L&S News

Stahl's efficient methods of making changes to chemicals through processes like catalysis have impacted several industries, including the pharmaceutical industry. He is one of two UW-Madison professors to join AAAS in 2022.

Claire James will travel the world on a generous stipend that allows her to volunteer with community initiatives and understand more about the intersections of economics, poverty and geography.

L&S is #1 – again! Thank you to the more than 1,680 alumni and friends who helped place the College of Letters & Science atop the Day of the Badger leaderboard again this year with a total of more than $607,000.

Professor of astronomy discusses CREW HaT, a series of coils her team of researchers are working on that uses magnetic fields to deflect radioactive particles away from space stations and the astronauts inside them.

Professor of anthropology discusses historical examples of cherry blossoms being burned, vandalized or otherwise destroyed during times of heightened anti-Asian resentment.

Tim Michels' entry into the Wisconsin Governor's race has set off a new round of spending on campaign ads. Professor of journalism explains that such ads are typically aimed at introducing new candidates to engaged voters.

Professor of geography argues that preserving Wisconsin's wildlife diversity hinges on working in concert with private property owners.

An L&S graduate student, Jenna Greene, was a member of the team Earth RepAIR that made it to the top 60 in Elon Musk’s global XPrize Challenge. The team showcased UW-Madison’s ultra-efficient carbon capture tech.

One year after officially retiring, William Cronon, the legendary professor of history, geography and environmental studies, returns to UW-Madison to finally celebrate in person and honor a storied career.