What does taking a plunge in icy Lake Mendota and dressing up as a Disney character have in common? The Wisconsin Idea 😄 Whether earnest or eccentric, UW student organizations prepare Badgers for life outside the classroom. Check out these featured clubs: https://lnkd.in/gXEYtaGG
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New research from UW–Madison suggests that exposure to raw milk infected with the currently circulating H5N1 virus poses a real risk of infecting humans, but that the virus may not spread very far or quickly to others. On the June 18, 2024, episode of The UW Now Livestream, UW faculty and alumni experts talked about H5N1 and the steps being taken to track the virus and limit its dangers. Read or watch to learn more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/45VadV0
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Meet Meng Qu ‘18! Equipped with a degree in Instructional Technology, Qu was curious about where future innovations in digital learning would take root. One answer, she found, was the library. As a result, she decided to pursue an advanced degree in library and information studies. Read about her experience in the iSchool and her take on the future of libraries!
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Despite significant contributions, these UW researchers have largely been forgotten by history. Just to name a few: Harry Steenbock 1916 revealed the benefits of vitamin D; Karl Paul Link 1922, MS1923, PhD1925 discovered the blood thinner warfarin, and James Thomson was a trailblazer in stem-cell research.
Unsung Scientists | On Wisconsin
https://onwisconsin.uwalumni.com
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Meet Madison’s Mushroom Man! 🍄 Mushrooms weren’t a part of Andrew Griffin’s (’18) career plan. As an undergraduate student at UW–Madison, he majored in communication arts and economics with the hope of finding a job in science communications. But his experiences in college and post-graduation inspired him to open his own urban mushroom farm, which is now a beloved staple of Madison’s foodways. https://lnkd.in/gi53baqZ
Meet Madison's Mushroom Man | College of Letters & Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Meet five L&S alumni building businesses and careers from the ground up. Badger entrepreneurs, let us know who you are in the comments!
5 L&S Entrepreneurial Success Stories
https://lsmagazine.wisc.edu
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Meet Megan Hawley ‘23! Hawley’s story illustrates the versatility of a data science degree and its usefulness across sectors. She shares her thoughts on the rapid growth in the field of data science and tips for current students hoping to pursue data science careers. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gYs_5dHQ
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It's estimated that Phase 2 initiatives will directly create up to 30,000 new jobs, with an additional 111,000 indirect jobs!
Earlier today, the U.S. Economic Development Administration announced $49 million in Phase 2 funding to the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub, a groundbreaking initiative set to drive transformative medical innovation, workforce development and critical job growth across the state. UW–Madison, one of 18 members of the Biohealth Tech Hub consortium, was a key partner in the effort. Selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants, the designation showcased an unprecedented scale of collaboration between industry, higher education, government and other stakeholders.
Federal funds awarded for biohealth, with UW–Madison leading the way
https://news.wisc.edu
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To our sleepy Badgers, don't you wish you had nap pods as a student?! https://lnkd.in/gm9_BFUg
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In the 175 years since the state created the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the UW has had an incredible impact on the state. Read more about the stories included in our commemorative newspaper insert and learn how UW–Madison’s ideas are changing the world: 175.wisc.edu/celebrate/
