August 22, 2024

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A Summer of Research

From researching solar panels to studying human emotions, students in the Letters & Science Summer of Excellence in Research (LASER) program are pursuing groundbreaking discoveries. After eight weeks in the field and the lab, these L&S students shared their findings at the 2024 LASER Symposium. Watch Now

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The Hidden Cost of AI

Artificial intelligence offers an enticing array of benefits — but it also requires a growing supply of electricity, potentially straining the nation’s power grid. L&S experts consider how that conundrum is likely to play out. Read More

Alumni Spotlight

A New Chapter in Publishing

Orange Hat Publishing’s new owner and editor-in-chief is three-time L&S grad Michael Braun (’06, ’11, ’13). The independent book publishing company is based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. And while Orange Hat Publishing has roots in children’s literature, it’s become a local powerhouse that puts out books of all genres. Read More

Fueling Discovery

Historic image of Caroline Sheppard a resident of Pleasant Ridge,

Uncovering Wisconsin’s

Black History

Christy Clark-Pujara’s current research project started when students wanted to know more about Black history in Wisconsin. Now, the chair and a professor in the Department of African American Studies is digging into the archives to find stories of Black northerners and Midwesterners during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Read More

From the Field

A Concrete Solution

Concrete has been used as the material of modern cities, but PhD candidate Siddharth Menon investigates how just one material can reveal the larger ripples of environmental and political trends in ordinary lives. His research takes him to rural India, where there has been a shift away from mud houses and toward more modern materials like concrete. Read More

From the Magazine

A Catalyst for Change

Deanna Frater (x’26) spent last summer swimming in a pool of opportunities while soaking up knowledge from her internship with Roc Nation, the entertainment company owned by rapper and record producer Jay-Z. With the help of SuccessWorks’ internship fund and winter job shadowing programs, Frater explored solutions to some of the toughest social issues facing Wisconsin. Read More

Madison Moment

Night time at Memorial Union Terrace Lakeside Cinema

At UW–Madison, summer means SOAR. The two-day Student Orientation, Advising and Registration program welcomes incoming Badgers and shows them what the Wisconsin Experience is all about. During SOAR students enroll in classes and are introduced to the many resources available to them throughout their academic experience. Plus, there are tons of opportunities to have a whole lot of fun.

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