Feature Stories
UW-Madison chemist named ‘Friend of Education’
Researchers capture speedy chemical reaction in mid-stride
UW–Madison remains strong in 2014 U.S. News rankings
Professor Thomas Brunold Places 13th Overall at Ironman Wisconsin
In keeping with his recent trend, Professor Thomas Brunold placed second among amateur competitors and 13th overall at the Ironman Wisconsin competition on Sept. 7. He finished the grueling 140.6-mile race in 09:14:45. More than …
Professor Jennifer Schomaker Receives NSF CAREER Award for Catalysis Research
Assistant Professor Jennifer Schomaker recently received a 5-year, $550,000 Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemistry for “New Catalysts and Methods for Amine Synthesis via Stereoselective Allene Aziridination.” The prestigious CAREER …
UW-Madison makes top universities lists
Delving into a Climate Puzzle with the Push of a Button
As UW-Madison graduate student Jen Kaiser settles into life in Smyrna, Tenn., this summer, her days develop a rhythm. She wakes up early, checks the weather forecast, and heads to Sewart Air Force Base. There, …
New catalyst could cut cost of making hydrogen fuel
Q&A with Incoming Department Chair, Professor Robert McMahon
On July 1, Professor James Weisshaar passed the department chair title to Professor Robert McMahon. Having completed his 3-year term, Weisshaar returns to the faculty with a renewed focus on his research and teaching roles. …