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The University of Wisconsin Press Blog: Christmas Chemistry for 47 Years
Posted December 14, 2016
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Dave Zweifel's Madison: Today's our 99th Birthday
Ninety-nine years ago today, Dec. 13, 1917, William T. Evjue published the first edition of The Capital Times. Prof. Shakhashiri is the first holder of the Evjue Distinguished Chair for the Wisconsin Idea.
Posted December 13, 2016
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Names for elements 113, 115, 117, and 118 finalized by IUPAC
Posted December 12, 2016
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Stephen Hawking: This is the most dangerous time for our planet
Posted December 12, 2016
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Rising salt level in west side well prompts remediation study
Posted December 5, 2016
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New Wisconsin Institute for Discovery director
sees a 'hunger' for change at UW
Posted December 2, 2016
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Remembering Erich Bloch (1925-2016)
Posted December 1, 2016
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Obama pick for U.S. Chemical Safety Board has strong industry ties
Rachel Meidl was a student in Prof. Shakhashiri's class
Posted November 30, 2016
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Zebra mussels invade Lake Mendota
Posted November 10, 2016
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U.S. R&D Increased by More Than $20 Billion in Both 2013 and 2014, with Similar Increase Estimated for 2015
Posted November 9, 2016
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John D. Roberts Dies at 98; He Revolutionized the Field of Organic Chemistry
Posted November 8, 2016
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Ralph Cicerone, Scientist Who Sounded Climate Change Alarm, Dies at 73
Posted November 8, 2016
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Where PhDs work and what they earn
New analysis points to workplace gaps in nonacademic employment and salaries of those who earn doctorates in humanities vs. those in other fields. Gender gaps apparent as well.
Posted November 7, 2016
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STEM 2026: A Vision for Innovation in STEM Education
In 2015, the U.S. Department of Education, in collaboration with American Institutes for Research (AIR), convened a series of 1.5-day workshops that brought together invited experts and thought leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teaching and learning to share their ideas and recommendations for an innovative future of STEM education. This report synthesizes the key observations, considerations, and recommendations put forth by the workshop participants under the auspices of an aspirational vision for STEM education, or “STEM 2026.”
Posted November 1, 2016
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The Wisconsin Economy
A series of studies undertaken by the UW-Madison Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics
Posted October 31, 2016
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The Politics of Climate
Posted October 31, 2016
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New Data: Good News for Computer Science and Engineering
Posted October 26, 2016
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From the Amazon to Madison, new science writer in residence talks power of observation
Posted October 7, 2016
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The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2016
View the video,
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Molecular Machines Explained
Posted October 7, 2016
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Author David Hoeveler discusses John Bascom and the Origins of the Wisconsin Idea
Posted October 7, 2016
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Science journalist Nadia Drake is UW-Madison writer in residence
Posted September 29, 2016
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An Open Letter Regarding Climate Change From Concerned Members of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences
Posted September 27, 2016
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The 2016 Lasker~Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science honors Bruce M. Alberts for fundamental discoveries in DNA replication; for visionary leadership in directing scientific organizations; and for passionate dedication to improving education in science and mathematics.
Watch a video about his achievements
Posted September 26, 2016
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China hunts for scientific glory, and aliens, with new telescope
Posted September 26, 2016
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The vital role of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in the new administration
Recommendations from Rice University’s Baker Institute
for Public Policy Science and Technology Policy Program
Posted September 15, 2016
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How To Keep Your Phone Battery Charged Longer
Posted September 13, 2016
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2016 Canadian chemistry teacher of the year: Michael Ng
Posted September 12, 2016
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Blue Sky Science:
Why do some logs float and some sink?
Dr. Rodney Schreiner answers a young science fan's question
Posted September 12, 2016
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The National Academies Press publishes a new report on science literacy
Download an advance PDF copy of Science Literacy: Concepts, Contexts, and Consequences (2016) here
Posted August 29, 2016
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Help Send Eclipse Glasses to Kids in Africa
Posted August 10, 2016
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Ahmed Zewail, 1946-2016
With 2011 ACS President Nancy B. Jackson, presenting the 2011 Priestley Medal to Ahmed H. Zewail, Linus Pauling Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Physics at California Institute of Technology.
ACS Awards Ceremony, Anaheim, CA,
March 29, 2011
Posted August 3, 2016
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Blue Sky Science:
What determines the melting or boiling point of a substance?
Dr. Rodney Schreiner answers a young science fan's question
Posted July 27, 2016
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A Chemist Accidentally Creates A New Blue. Then What?
Posted July 20, 2016
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Science Students Learn to Use Social Media to Communicate Research
Posted July 20, 2016
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So Many Research Scientists, So Few Openings as Professors
Posted July 15, 2016
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Top science groups tell climate change doubters in Congress
to knock it off
Posted June 29, 2016
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Blue Sky Science: How do fireworks get their color and shape?
Dr. Rodney Schreiner answers a young science fan's question
Posted June 27, 2016
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C&EN talks with Deborah Blum, journalist and author
Posted June 7, 2016
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NSF Ideas for Future Investment
Posted May 20, 2016
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Physics runs in the family
From the Perimiter Institute for Theoretical Physics
Posted May 20, 2016
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Steady rise in US science and engineering doctorates raises job worries
Posted May 20, 2016
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The White House Launches the National Microbiome Initiative
Posted May 20, 2016
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After 'The Biggest Loser' Their Bodies Fought to Regain Weight
Posted May 10, 2016
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Why You Can't Lose Weight on a Diet
Posted May 10, 2016
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Just How Much Power Do Your Electronics Use When They Are 'Off'?
Posted May 10, 2016
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Why pursue the postdoc path?
Posted May 10, 2016
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Blowing Glass in Class
Tracy Drier has been the UW-Madison Department of Chemistry's Master Glassblower since 2000, and works directly with professors on their new designs, in addition to teaching graduate students the craft of scientific glassblowing.
Posted May 5, 2016
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NSB announces Public Service Award recipient
Sea Education Association/SEA semester is 2016 NSB Public Service awardee
Posted May 5, 2016
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Harry Kroto (1939-2016):
A salesman of science in the best sense of the term
Posted May 2, 2016
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Japanese Monks Recorded the Climate for 700 Years
Posted April 28, 2016
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UW Madison scientist's study uses ice records to link
Industrial Revolution, climate change
Posted April 28, 2016
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Global Warming's Terrifying New Chemistry
Posted April 26, 2016
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Alexis Rockman Bridges the Gulf Between Art and Science
Posted April 19, 2016
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Science fairs are as flawed as my solar-powered hot dog cooker
Posted April 18, 2016
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Five chemists who should have won the Nobel
Posted April 14, 2016
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It's our 80th Birthday! 1936-2016
The UW Press celebrates a milestone
Posted April 13, 2016
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The Lincoln Project: Excellence and Access in Public Higher Education
Posted April 8, 2016
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Classical music: Let us now praise Kato Perlman and other donors and sponsors whose generosity supports classical music at the UW-Madison and elsewhere
From The Well-Tempered Ear Blog
Posted April 8, 2016
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Longitudinal Study of Future STEM Scholars
Posted April 8, 2016
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NAS Panel Takes Stock of US Science Literacy
Posted March 25, 2016
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Monitoring uncovers mysterious phosphorus pollution
A C&E News article featuring UW-Madison aquatic biogeochemist
Emily H. Stanley
Posted March 24, 2016
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Our Water System: What a Waste
Posted March 23, 2016
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Effective Chemistry Communication in Informal Environments
A publication of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Posted March 23, 2016
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Water is Broken. Data Can Fix It.
Posted March 23, 2016
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Shaping the research agenda to meet global water supply needs
An ACS Press Conference (Video)
Posted March 17, 2016
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On Sacred Ground
The long and winding path to Picnic Point included Madison's earliest inhabitants.
Posted March 15, 2016
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The Art of the Chemical Demonstration
Posted March 11, 2016
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Five new uses for miracle material graphene
Posted March 11, 2016
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What's the face of US innovation? Don't think Bill Gates
Posted March 4, 2016
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Scientists gear up to drill into 'ground zero' of the impact that killed the dinosaurs
Posted March 3, 2016
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The Wrong Way to Teach Math
Posted March 3, 2016
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Bill Gates Explains How to Make Climate Progress in a World Eating Meat and Guzzling Gas
Posted March 3, 2016
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Seas are rising at fastest rate in last 28 centuries
Posted February 23, 2016
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My climate change by Andrew Rankin
Posted February 23, 2016
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Bacteria talk to each other, and we're listening
Posted February 19, 2016
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Humanities, social science courses experience enrollment decrease, while STEM courses rise
Posted February 17, 2016
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Project 2061 Launches New Biology Curriculum at AAAS Annual Meeting
Scientific discoveries reflect what is best about being human
Posted February 15, 2016
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Finding beauty in the darkness
Scientific discoveries reflect what is best about being human
Posted February 15, 2016
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Prof. Shakhahshiri's annual National Chemistry Week event is featured in the February 2016 issue of The Nucleus
Posted February 8, 2016
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In Person: Eggheads and Cheeseheads
Posted February 3, 2016
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Science & Engineering Indicators 2016
Posted February 2, 2016
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