The Living Refinery

An interdisciplinary research effort including the Department of Botany is developing plant-based technology to convert sun energy into essential aromatic compounds.

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Mihaela Ifrim wins presidential early career award

Professor of Mathematics, Mihaela Ifrim, receives Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers.

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Professor Kim Ruhl appointed as member of President’s Council of Economic Advisers

In an announcement today from the White House, Kim Ruhl, Curt and Sue Culver Professor of Economics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been appointed a member of the Council of Economic Advisers.

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Introducing High School Students to Research

The High School Research Internship program gives students the opportunity to try their hand at research before graduating high school.

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Five receive 2025 University Staff Excellence Awards

The University Staff Excellence Awards honor staff members for their excellence in effectiveness, innovation, creativity, originality, leadership, climate, and service to the university.

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Mapping the Wisconsin Idea

A look at how the College of Letters & Science impacts each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties.

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A History of Collaboration

Bad Bunny’s sixth studio album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, has been topping the charts, and the album visualizers are the result of a collaboration with UW–Madison Assistant Professor of History Jorell Meléndez-Badillo.

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The Human Side of Technology

Professor and Director of the Information School Alan Rubel explains how information schools sit at the center of computing technology, data and people.

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Stronger Together

For Julie and Peter Weil, making an impact means connecting knowledge, perspectives and people.

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