University of Wisconsin–Madison
Alex Wendricks, a senior studying Agriculture and Applied Economics, always possessed a passion for renewable energy technologies. But he never imagined that he’d compete in the Collegiate Wind Competition with WiscWind, or partner with Dane County to analyze the feasibility of incorporating residential wind turbines in subsidized housing projects, or create a hypothetical wind farm …
The Daily Cardinal reports that a new umbrella organization, CLEAN—Campus Leaders for Environmental Action Now—wants UW–Madison to commit to using only renewable energy by 2030. Read the full article here.
Learn more about how UW–Madison researchers have developed an economical way of producing a critical plastic precursor. Read the full article on the UW–Madison news site here.
The Nelson Institute’s Center for Climatic Research (CCR) carries a 55-year history of scientific contributions toward understanding the processes and variations of our climate system for the betterment of society. According to Director Dan Vimont, shared concerns and passions for the earth are unifying, and the opportunity for research is proceeding at all levels of …
The Office of Sustainability is thrilled to announce its most recent round of Green Fund recipients, as well as a February 9 information session where you can learn more about how to apply. The most recent recipients include Iffat Bhuiyan, who will work with the Memorial Union to reduce the solid waste produced at the …
For over a decade, Madisonians have glimpsed white stripes running down the main roads and pathways around the UW campus and the greater City of Madison during the winter months. But where do these markings come from, and what do they mean? It turns out that the white stripes are a result of the salt …
Learn more about how Kyoung-Shin Choi and her team are developing a rechargeable desalination cell capable of turning seawater into fresh water with support from the WARF Accelerator Program. Read the full article on the WARF’s website here.
Joseph Hickey took a brave stance—given Wisconsin’s deep roots in agriculture—by showing a connection between pesticides and declining bird populations. Read the full article here.
The following is an interview with Nina Elder, who is an artist, adventurer, and arts administrator. Her work focuses on the changing culture and ecology of the American West and on fostering relationships between artists, scientists, and diverse institutions and communities. Elder was at UW–Madison for a week in November as part of the Terra …
Jason Gallup officially started as the new Student Programs Manager for the UW–Madison Office of Sustainability on Dec. 1. On his first day on the job, Gallup was already enthusiastically diving into Madison’s waste stream while touring the Dane County Landfill and Materials Recovery Facility. He will manage the Green Office and Waste and Recycling …