A Quantum Future Comes into Focus
Ona Ambrozaite is tapped as the new executive director of the Wisconsin Quantum Institute.
Discovering a Failed Galaxy
Elena D’Onghia is part of a team that identified a cosmic object unlike any previously observed.
A Stone’s Throw: L&S Is Home to a Surprising Number of Curlers
The 2026 Winter Olympics have thrust curling back into the spotlight. The College of Letters & Science has a surprising number of faculty and staff who are devoted bonspielers.
Foldamers Will Play a Huge Role in the Future of Science
Sam Gellman studies synthetic molecules that could hold the key to a wide range of important scientific possibilities.
What's the Deal with Krampus?
Our Department of German, Nordic, and Slavic+ experts dig into the mysteries of this dark holiday figure and how his legacy exemplifies the enduring power of folklore.
A Celebration of Tenure
A new cohort of L&S professors achieves a major career milestone.
Supercharging a Plant Enzyme
Backed by funding from the National Science Foundation and Department of Energy, Hiroshi Maeda is pursuing a groundbreaking study on how to improve the ways plants absorb and use nitrogen.
Update Your Priors: How Bayesian Philosophy Is Taking Over
Bayesian philosophy is everywhere, from sports gambling and medicine to economics and AI.
Building on the Legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright
Alumnus Dan Erdman funds a named professorship in the Department of Art History.
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