University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Students

July global health webinar to discuss U.S. blacklegged tick population

Watch the video from the July 26 Global Health Tuesday on blacklegged ticks in the U.S.

Four UW–Madison students awarded prestigious 2022 Goldwater Scholarships

Four University of Wisconsin–Madison students have been named winners of 2022 Barry Goldwater Scholarships, one of the most prestigious awards in the U.S. for undergraduates studying the sciences. The UW–Madison winners are sophomore Lucy Steffes and juniors Sarah Fahlberg, Elias Kemna and Samuel Neuman.

Work with GHI: Apply to be an Administrative Assistant

The UW-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) is hiring an administrative assistant for the upcoming spring semester. The position will be both in-person and remote as needed. Specific duties include assisting with awards and grant program management and general support for the Administrative Manager. Please note that UW-Madison employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 …

Work with GHI: Apply to be an Office Assistant

The UW-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) is hiring an office assistant for the upcoming spring semester to start as soon as possible. The position will be working in our office located in the Medical Sciences Center during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and help with occasional evening events as well. Remote work …

Fall 2021-2022 Global Health Tuesdays begin September 28

Watch for the spring Global Health Tuesday webinars, which begin January 25. Check out the videos from the fall series here.

Alumna Mengyao Niu named a 2021 Schmidt Science Fellow

Recent Global Health certificate graduate Mengyao Niu is among this year’s cohort of Schmidt Science Fellows, a prestigious program that seeks to develop the next generation of scientific leaders addressing the world’s most pressing problems.

Work With GHI: Apply to be a Global Health Undergraduate Program Academic Advisor

The Global Health Undergraduate Program is hiring an Academic Advisor to work with current and prospective undergraduate students in the Global Health Major and Global Health Certificate, serving as a primary resource for a caseload of advisees. This position is part of the recently created Global Health Advising Hub in the College of Agricultural and …

Work With GHI: Apply to be a Planetary Health Postdoctoral Research Associate

The UW-Madison Global Health Institute is hiring a postdoctoral research associate who will work with GHI Director Jonathan Patz and faculty from The Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. Applications are due August 9. Requirements: Ideal candidates should have a doctoral degree in any of the following fields: Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Sustainability Science, Environmental Epidemiology, …

4W Grants Support Changemakers Across Campus

The 4W Initiative announces its 2021 grant program awardees.

UniverCity Year request for proposals open for 2021-2024 local government partners

UniverCity Year, a program aimed at finding practical solutions to community-based challenges, seeks a new local government partner for 2021-2024 academic years.