The Wisconsin Week Wire — June 27, 2007
Top News
Major bioenergy initiative takes flight in Midwest
A consortium of universities, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories and businesses led by UW–Madison to explore the vast potential of bioenergy was awarded one of three major new DOE bioenergy research centers, it was announced June 26.
New book examines Kissinger legacy
A book by UW–Madison historian Jeremi Suri creates a new portrait of Henry Kissinger.
Research
Brain scans show meditation changes minds, increases attention
A new UW–Madison study has found that meditation increases activity in the brain regions used for paying attention and making decisions.
Jets from neutron star rival those made by black holes
A team of astronomers led by a UW–Madison scientist has found that neutron stars produce jets of energy and matter that may rival those produced by black holes.
Features
UW–Madison employee shines light on solar power, energy conservation
A UW–Madison systems programmer has committed to the environment by switching to solar power for most of his energy needs.
On Campus
Events calendar
Annual clinic makes music on campus
Several hundred high school students are attending UW–Madison’s annual Summer Music Clinic through Saturday, June 30. The camp is the second oldest of its kind in the country.
Milestones
Professor recognized for work on climate change, insurance
Dan Anderson, a UW–Madison business professor, has won a $10,000 stipend for his paper on risk management as it relates to global warming and climate change.
Concrete canoe team wins fifth straight national title
Despite stiff competition, UW–Madison’s concrete canoe team won its fifth consecutive national title during events held June 14–16.
WAGE, EUCE receive international innovation award
The Center for World Affairs and Global Economy (WAGE) and the European Union Center of Excellence (EUCE) received joint recognition for teaching, research and outreach activities in support of innovative systems of environmental governance at the annual workshop of the Multi-State Working Group on Environmental Performance. Jonathan Zeitlin, WAGE and EUCE director, accepted the International Innovation Award on June 19 in Madison.
Community
Statewide symposium will train nearly 700 emergency responders
The 39th annual Emergency Care and Trauma Symposium, to be held through Friday, June 29, at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in the Wisconsin Dells, will cover a range of emergency medical topics and response scenarios. The event is sponsored by the School of Medicine and Public Health.