Cultivating Student Success at Allen Centennial Garden

Allen Centennial Garden may be one of the most beautiful places on the UW–Madison campus, but it’s also becoming one of its most comprehensive classrooms. […]

Wading through Mendota’s Mysteries

Lake Mendota is called the most studied lake in the world, but we still don’t have a clue. Katherine (Trina) McMahon and her team are exploring its microbial dark matter for answers.

Into the Woods with FWE

Regal hemlocks tower overhead, fragile ferns blanket the forest floors and ribbons of sunlight break through the canopy. That may sound like paradise, but for […]

In the Field: Alumni making a difference through dietetics

  Caitlyn Busche BS’14 Caitlyn Busche was drawn to dietetics because of its “relatable nature,” she says; she enjoys working in a rare branch of […]

Candid Camera

You might spot a buck, a bear or a bevy of otters. How an extensive trail camera project called Snapshot Wisconsin is engaging state residents in citizen science—and may lead to better wildlife management.

Final Exam

Catch up with … Molly Sloan BS’06 Dairy Science/Life Sciences Communication

As a child, Molly Sloan dreamed of one day stepping onto the colorful shavings that cover the floor of the Dane County Coliseum in order […]

“Legacy Phosphorus” and Our Waters

A new study quantifies the need to reduce phosphorus in our soils—for the health of our lakes and rivers

Early Excitement

CALS faculty work with elementary school students and teachers to help improve science learning

Shaping the Future of Farming

The new Wisconsin Crop Innovation Center is poised to serve as an exciting incubator for agricultural improvement.

Safer Native Foods

A CALS bacteriologist is working with Alaska Natives and other groups to keep botulism out of seal oil and other traditional favorites

A CALS “Bridge to Business” Turns 20

The Renk Agribusiness Institute has earned its laurels, but with a new director and fresh ideas for the coming decade, the institute has no plans to rest on them