Dr. Patrick Meier was the kind of mentor who could be in the hospital and would still want to take the time to catch up with his previous students, which is exactly the story Professor Kathryn Meier told about her late husband. “He actually always envisioned himself as a teacher,” said Kathryn when commenting on how Patrick would describe his profession.
Month: February 2021
Collaboration helps UW-Madison Chemists quickly evaluate technologies to clean the air
Individuals and businesses are scrambling to find new ways to protect themselves from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. With this interest, the effectiveness of new technologies that promise to improve indoor air quality has taken center stage. University of Wisconsin–Madison chemists have accepted the challenge of evaluating those technologies and the work is moving quickly, thanks to the lab’s partnership with HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) specialists at Johnson Controls.
Construction 02/23/2021
New Tower A lot of work is going on inside the new tower in preparation for the 16-day shutdown of the Daniels wing that is scheduled for Marth 15 through March 30. During the shutdown, …
Measuring the pancreas’s protein landscape assists diabetes and cancer research
The pancreas is one of the most important organs in the body. It produces insulin to regulate blood sugar and helps digest food. If the pancreas goes haywire, diabetes, cancer, or other diseases threaten lives.
Gellman and Smith present research on COVID-19 at Chemistry Conversations event
On Wednesday morning, more than 60 members of the Chemistry Department joined a zoom meeting to participate in the first Chemistry Conversation of the year. The event, organized by the Faculty and Staff Wellness and Professional Development Committee, included presentations from Professors Sam Gellman and Lloyd Smith about their work on COVID-19 research.
Construction Update 02/15/2021
New Tower Even in the bitterly cold weather of the past week (and this week too, according to the forecast), workers on scaffolds are applying exterior finishes to our new building. A lot of terra …
Construction Update 02/08/2021
New Tower Views along University Avenue have been changed significantly by our new building. Its nine-story height makes it stand out from all angles. Below we present recent views from the east, north, and west …
Construction Update 02/01/2021
New Tower The floors in much of the new tower are concrete. A final step in finishing the concrete floors is polishing—a job that is messy but produces a great result. In preparation for polishing, …