From the UW–Madison Department of Biochemistry University of Wisconsin–Madison Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and Ph.D. alumnus Laurens “Andy” Anderson died on Nov. 6, 2018 at the age of 98. He was a faculty member in the …
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Where the ocean meets the sky, chemists look for clues to our climate
By Tatum Lyles Flick Department of Chemistry Communications Specialist Abridged version of this article published here. Hidden in the salt spray from waves crashing on the beach are clues to our planet’s future. Chemists at …
Thank you, Professor – Students remember favorite professors
The Wisconsin Alumni Association gave Badger Insider readers the opportunity to thank their former professors, which they did with interesting stories and explanations of how some of these professors changed how they viewed learning and …
Succulents for Science
Alpha Chi Sigma, a professional co-ed chemistry, sold succulents in the Chem Building Atrium Monday to help the Madison Metropolitan School District purchase science supplies. For $7, those who donated received a succulent planted in a …
Addressing our biggest challenges — and mysteries — at the Wisconsin Science Festival
By University Communications Among the hundreds of events offered around the state during the Wisconsin Science Festival, which runs Oct. 11 – 14, are four in-depth discussions in Madison on some of the most significant challenges science …
New fuel cell concept brings biological design to better electricity generation
By Mark E. Griffin Communications Specialist at the Wisconsin Energy Institute Fuel cells have long been viewed as a promising power source. These devices, invented in the 1830s, generate electricity directly from chemicals, such as hydrogen …
Chemistry Conversations program explores Leadership in Daily Life
Chemistry Conversations kicked off the semester with Leadership in Your Daily Life, which covered the creation of a leadership program at the School of Pharmacy, examples of how taking on leadership roles can positively affect …
Researchers find value in unusual type of plant material
By Mark E. Griffin Communications Specialist at the Wisconsin Energy Institute An ideal biorefinery would turn renewable crops into a variety of fuels and products with little waste. A significant challenge in realizing this vision …
Solar cell, married to liquid battery, achieves record efficiency
By David Tenenbaum University Communications The growing use of solar power has hit a wall in some locations: At night, or on a cloudy day, electric utilities with heavy dependence on solar must switch to …
Annual GSFLC Snout Out boasts food and fun
By Rebeca L. Fernandez Graduate Student, Brunold Group September 25, 2018, Madison, WI – The Graduate Student-Faulty Liaison Committee (GSFLC) celebrated its 35th annual Snout-Out departmental picnic and softball tournament. Named after the original tradition of …