CALS students and faculty are in the forefront of efforts to develop plant varieties for a burgeoning market

Our planet and its 7 billion people face a number of challenges, many of them concerning providing enough food and water for a growing population. […]

It’s the Year of Innovation at the University of Wisconsin–Madison—and a big part of innovation concerns how we teach our students. Our college already is […]

CALS undergrads apply ingenuity to classic Wisconsin pursuits

Do you know what survey instrument can be used to measure elevation?  Take the exam and test your knowledge.

Rhona S. Applebaum PhD’81 Food Science • Rhona Applebaum is vice president and chief scientific and regulatory officer at The Coca-Cola Company, where she leads […]

A study sheds light on the elusive animal behind the mascot

The start of a new year prompts thoughts about the future. That’s certainly been true for me as I wrap up my first year as […]

A CALS-trained teacher brings bioenergy into high school classrooms

Wondering what’s fueling the success of UW athletes? Look no further than Red Whey, a recovery drink composed of tart red cherry juice and whey […]

CALS experts offer help to a former prison farm that feeds the needy

When CALS sophomore Logan Wells tells you he spends his spare time sawing logs, he doesn’t mean he’s catching up on sleep. He’s actually out […]