The Wisconsin Week Wire — June 28, 2006
Top News
UW–Madison seeks input on draft LTE policy
UW–Madison is seeking input on a draft policy that would reshape the way it uses limited-term employees, Vice Chancellor for Administration Darrell Bazzell announced June 27.
Psychologist adds scientific insight to loaded label of ‘psychopath’
A UW–Madison psychologist has devoted much of his career to understanding psychopathy.
Research
Study reveals how attention deficit drugs work
UW–Madison researchers report in the journal Biological Psychiatry that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder drugs primarily target the prefrontal cortex, a region of the brain that is associated with attention, decision-making and an individual’s expression of personality.
Researchers study bioreactor landfill behavior
Two professors, including one from UW–Madison, are developing computer-based tools that will help predict bioreactor landfill behavior, which may help landfill owners make better use of their land — and of the waste itself.
Scientists reveal insights on silicon semiconductors
A team of UW–Madison researchers has revealed valuable information about silicon and its surface structure.
On Campus
Events calendar
Campus leaders reflect on Denton’s life, career
Current and former faculty, staff and administrators reflected recently on the life and career of Denice D. Denton, a former UW–Madison faculty member. Denton, who was chancellor of the University of California-Santa Cruz, died June 24, a victim of an apparent suicide.
Underwater treadmill benefits patients at vet school
Reupert, a beagle who could not walk immediately following surgery for a herniated spinal disk, was the first patient to benefit from the School of Veterinary Medicine’s new underwater treadmill therapy.
Local girl makes good on ‘JEOPARDY!’
A program assistant in University Communications will appear on “JEOPARDY!” on Friday, June 30.
Community
Conference looks at role of value-added agriculture in economic development
Economic development experts will gather in Madison on Wednesday, July 19, to look at how enterprising rural communities can use value-added agriculture initiatives and other strategies to create new economic opportunities.