Research

Longtime professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences Michael Morgan is bringing his experience in research, teaching, and working for the federal government to the College of Letters & Science as the new Associate Dean for Research.

When Stacey D. Smith’s (PhD’06) son struggled to breathe, medical practitioners skillfully and knowledgeably gave him the care he needed. In processing the scary event, Smith looked back in gratitude at all of the researchers who contributed to the creation of the medicine needed to open his airways.

Depictions of the Wicked Witch of the West have evolved over the years. The most notable change: She wasn’t always green.

Christy Clark-Pujara uncovers the hard-to-find stories of Black settlers in Wisconsin.

With Ms. Frizzle–level zeal and cross-cutting aspirations, Jumana Tanner embarked on the adventure of a lifetime with UW Marine Biology in the Florida Keys.

Mark Copelovitch tries to unravel the ever-shifting landscapes of international relations and economic markets.

Take a trip down memory lane with L&S, as we look back at some of our most notable research discoveries and the winding roads that led to them.

This year, the United States witnessed some of the worst flooding events in recent history. Researchers from multiple departments in the College of Letters & Science are focused on finding ways to address what has become a rising issue.

Sam Gellman studies synthetic molecules that could hold the key to a wide range of important scientific possibilities.