As scientists continue to tackle world problems, such as climate change and infectious disease, the role of regional expertise becomes more vital to progress. Join the Wisconsin Science Festival on Friday, October 21st to learn how regional specialists and scientific experts partnered on six programs sponsored by the International Division’s Incubator grant program—all designed to …
UniverCity Alliance will be providing coverage of Habitat III, the U.N.'s global summit on housing and sustainable urban development.
Wisconsin Ecology is the umbrella organization for all ecologists at UW-Madison. Join them Thursday, Oct. 13 and Friday, Oct 14 for their 22nd annual symposium, featuring keynote speaker Dr. David Blehert and many others! All presentations are free and open to the public. Complete details here.
Noted astrophysicist Frank Shu, a professor emeritus of astronomy at the University of California, will talk about reversing climate change economically at the October 12 Hilldale Lecture in in the Physical Sciences. Shu has done pioneering research in astronomy on planetary disks, the origin of meteorites and the evolution of stars, among other things. His …
Interested in learning about how to work with communities to improve the health of people, animals and the environment without practicing medicine? Maybe you would like to connect with communities in the U.S. or abroad in a deeper way? The annual Global Health Field Course Fair is an opportunity to learn more about almost 20 …
Joshua P. Garoon, Ph.D., MPH, an assistant professor of community and environment sociology in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, looks at the historic and geographic factors that contribute to health inequities in the city. The state of Baltimore’s neighborhoods has frequently been featured in recent national headlines – with articles ranging in topic …
The Center for Research on Gender & Women and the Department of Gender & Women’s Studies are hosting a day of presentations about female-presence in the field. Registration required—only $15 for students, which includes breakfast & lunch. Complete details here. Talks from leading scholars include: Marlene Zuk – Sex, Gender and Animals Molly Carnes – Why is …
Hilldale lecture draws noted astrophysicist with climate message