The Wisconsin Week Wire — July 30, 2008
Top News
Study: No gender differences in math performance
A team of scientists led by a UW–Madison psychology professor has found that there are no gender differences in math performance.
Soil scientist’s fascination with mineral yields plan for battling it
A UW–Madison soil scientist has found a solution to a problem that has plagued wastewater engineers across the country.
Research
General election campaign advertising surpasses $50 million in first two months
Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain are airing more advertisements in more media markets than their counterparts did during a comparable period in the 2004 election campaign, according to a UW–Madison study.
Historian predicts end of science ‘superpowers’
Massive investments in research by the European Union, China, Japan, Russia and India have leveled the international playing field in the sciences, according to an essay published in Nature.
Features
Landmark book on Wisconsin fishes is only a cast away online
A book about the state’s fish species and the environment, published by the UW Press in 1983, has been digitized and is freely available online.
On Campus
Events calendar
Morgridge Institute to hold symposium on integration of math, biology
The Morgridge Institute for Research has slated the first symposium on the Integration of the Mathematical and Biological Sciences, to be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 2 and 3.
DoIT creates Web site for campus IT outages
The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) has created a new Web site to publish information about planned and unplanned campus information technology (IT) service outages.
NASA co-op pushes student to new frontier of vehicle design
A mechanical engineering student is helping to develop the robotic equipment needed to clear lunar dust for the future building of a permanent lunar colony by NASA.
Help shape information technology policy on campus
The campus is engaged in an ongoing effort to review and update information technology policies, and faculty and staff input can help make the effort a success.
Olin House project preserves history, creates livable public and private spaces
A privately funded renovation of Olin House, the official residence of the chancellor, preserves the 97-year-old home for future generations and provides 21st century energy efficiency and improved access for those with disabilities.
Milestones
WiscAlerts-Text closes in on milestone
UW–Madison’s new text-messaging service is closing in on 10,000 subscribers.
Veterinary technicians first to attain oncology, internal medicine specialization
Two more certified veterinary technicians have attained specialist certification.
Community
e-Care of Wisconsin provides 24/7 bedside monitoring
An around-the-clock monitoring system being implemented by the UW Hospital will provide an extra layer of support for bedside caregivers.
University’s legacy to be celebrated at state fair
UW–Madison’s legacy of service and outreach to the state will be celebrated at the Wisconsin State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 6.
College of Engineering signs transfer agreement with MATC
The College of Engineering and Madison Area Technical College signed an agreement that will guarantee qualified MATC students admission to UW–Madison engineering programs.