Category: Economic and Community Development
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Posted on February 25, 2020
Five Things Everyone Should Know about . . . ‘Plant Blindness’ (and How We Can Cure It)
“Plant blindness” is the inability to recognize or notice the plants in one’s environment. For many people, it’s far easier to discern or recall an […]
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‘There’s No War on Science among the American Public’
Turns out science may not be so partisan after all. A recent report analyzing decades of public opinion surveys reveals that the public’s trust in […]
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How the Seeds of Heritage Are Sown
Anna Williams is an avid gardener, but when she was gifted corn and bean seeds connected to her Odawa heritage, she felt she needed […]
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A Mining History Charted in Soil
Long ago, lead and zinc mining were a way of life for the people of Southwest Wisconsin. But the industries left their imprint in […]
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Electrospinning Turns Tequila Byproduct into Water Filter
Think of it as an environmental hangover. Tequila production in the Mexican state of Jalisco yields vast quantities of agave bagasse biomass, which poses […]
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The Soil Doctor Is In
For Jingyi Huang, it all started with a pair of orange hula hoops. At least, that’s what they looked like to him when he […]
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Catch Up with … John Bowman MS’80 Plant Pathology
John Bowman came to UW–Madison for a master’s degree in Ibero-American studies, but fate expanded the scope of his academic pursuits. By chance, he ended […]
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Dairy Industry Support for Grad Students Pays Off
When it comes to generating useful ideas and solutions for the dairy industry, graduate student researchers are the unsung heroes. “Most of the research that […]
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Posted on October 11, 2019
The Future of Dairy Relies on Research
Years of low milk prices, rising costs, and trade policy turmoil have taken their toll on our state’s dairy farmers and the dairy industry as […]
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Catch up with . . . Kristin Kohlmann BS’13 Genetics and Global Health Certificate
Kristin Kohlmann has a passion for keeping children healthy and well-fed. And to make it happen, she found the perfect partner with Project Peanut Butter, […]
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Posted on June 19, 2019
Class Act | Stephanie Hoff
Stephanie Hoff BSx’19 grew up in small towns near Thorp, Wisconsin, as part of a rural community where people have a pretty good understanding of […]
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In the Field | Alumni Making a Difference through Energy Management
The Resource and Energy Demand Analysis (REDA) program at CALS offers an accelerated path to a master’s degree with a focus on “economics and data […]