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Artist-in-Residence: Viviane Silvera with See Memory
Viviane Silvera joins UW–Madison as the Division of the Arts’ Spring 2026 Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence from April 13–24, in partnership with the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. Silvera is an interdisciplinary artist and filmmaker whose work bridges painting, neuroscience, and mental health. Working across film, animation, and visual art, she explores how memory is formed, altered, and healed, translating complex scientific ideas into deeply human stories. Her residency activates collaborations across the arts, sciences, and health fields through public events, classroom engagements, and community-centered workshops exploring memory, caregiving, perception, and creative resilience.
Tommasi selected to receive Best of Molecular Therapy Advances Award for 2026
Anna Tommasi's paper, "Efficient Nonviral Integration of Large Transgenes into Human T Cells Using Cas9-CLIPT," was chosen based on its novelty, innovation, and scientific significance. A member of the Saha lab, she will be formally presented with the award at the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy's annual meeting in May.
Research is for Everyone — A Tiny Earth Student’s Story on Being a Woman in STEM
Diversity fuels innovation, yet women and girls continue to remain underrepresented in STEM. Tiny Earth is committed to supporting these future scientists. Undergraduate researcher Tasha Miller shares how curiosity and strong mentors helped shape her journey into a science field and encourages other women to be open to STEM fields.
New Kohler Fellows: Advancing Discovery Through Creative Collaboration
The Wisconsin Institute for Discovery introduces the newest Kohler Fellows, a prestigious program uniting science and art through interdisciplinary collaboration. Paired artist–scientist teams transform research into creative work that bridges disciplines, reveals new perspectives, and sparks transformative thinking.
