“Sometimes ‘I Don’t Know’ is the Right Answer” Jordan Ellenberg at TEDxMadison
WID faculty member Jordan Ellenberg shares his views on stage for TEDxMadison.
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‘How Not to Be Wrong’ by Jordan Ellenberg
The Boston Globe reviews Discovery Fellow Jordan Ellenberg’s new book on math.
Inside the List
WID’s Jordan Ellenberg received a shout-out in The Sunday Book Review for his book “How Not To Be Wrong.”
Lynda Barry Cartoon Art
Yahoo shares a slideshow of WID faculty member and cartoonist Lynda Barry’s work courtesy of the Adam Baumgold Gallery in New York City.
Q&A: In ‘How Not to Be Wrong,’ Jordan Ellenberg Makes Math Meaningful
Discovery Fellow and Author Jordan Ellenberg talked about the power of math in this Los Angeles Times Q&A.
How Not to Be Wrong: The Hidden Maths of Everyday Life by Jordan Ellenberg – Review
The Guardian reviews “How Not To Be Wrong,” a book by WID researcher Jordan Ellenberg.
“How Not to Be Wrong”: What the Literary World Can Learn from Math
Salon describes Jordan Ellenberg’s new book as “a rewarding popular math book for just about anyone.”
Ask Jordan Ellenberg Your Questions About How to Think Mathematically
Jordan Ellenberg answered readers’ math questions in a live Q&A for io9.
‘How Not to Be Wrong’ in Math Class? Add a Dose of Skepticism
National Public Radio’s All Things Considered interviewed WID’s Jordan Ellenberg to explore his new book on the power of math.
How Not to Be Wrong (Book Review)
Scientific American reviews Discovery Fellow Jordan Ellenberg’s new book “How Not To Be Wrong.”
The Wrong Way to Treat Child Geniuses
Discovery Fellow Jordan Ellenberg writes in the Wall Street Journal about the need to think differently about child prodigies.
A World of Math: WID Researcher Jordan Ellenberg on “How Not To Be Wrong”
Math’s everywhere — at least that’s the message from Discovery Fellow Jordan Ellenberg in his new book “How Not To Be Wrong.” Read a conversation with him on math’s impact on our lives, from science to religion.
Lynda Barry Sells Out
The New Yorker shares an exhibition featuring the work of WID faculty member and cartoonist Lynda Barry.
Li Chiao-Ping’s Rise Over Run Fills the Discovery Building with Intriguing Movements and Questions
Isthmus newspaper provides a review of the RISE Over Run dance performance, led by Discovery Fellow Li Chiao-Ping.
Li Chiao-Ping’s Rise Over Run Takes Viewers to 13 Intriguing Sites at Discovery Building
Isthmus newspaper previews RISE Over Run dance performance, led by Discovery Fellow Li Chiao-Ping.
UW’s ‘Accidental Professor’ Seeks Scientific Insight through Cartoons
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writes about the creative work of WID faculty member and cartoonist Lynda Barry.
Winning Ag Prize Teams Address Global Food System Challenges, from Food Spoilage to Hunger
The Agricultural Innovation Prize, supported by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation and co-organized by WID and UW-Madison, is helping the next generation of food system innovators bring their ideas to life.
WID Discovery Fellow Leads “Rise Over Run: Off the Wall Dances”
Discovery Fellow Li Chiao-Ping will lead a dance performance in the Discovery Building to explore community, sense of identity and more.
‘Creativity Has Some Survival Function,’ Says Lynda Barry
My San Antonio covers workshops and teaching from cartoonist and WID researcher Lynda Barry.
Creative License
WID faculty member Lynda Barry brings new teaching styles and research to the UW-Madison campus. A profile on Barry appeared as the cover story in the Spring 2014 edition of On Wisconsin magazine.
UW a Research Partner in New Digital Lab
WKOW shares news about WID and UW-Madison’s role in the new Design Lab Initiative.
New Technology Could Make for Cheaper, Faster Oil Spill Cleanup, UW Researchers Say
Madison.com highlights oil-absorbing technology developed by WID researchers.
Oil Spill Cleanup by Sponge: Madison Scientists Tout Tidy Technology
WID scientist Sarah Gong led a team to develop greener aerogel technology to absorb oil and repel water.
Optimized Intensity Modulated Arc Therapy Treatment Planning System
Robert Meyer, Michael Ferris, and Athula Gunawardena have developed an optimized system and method for producing an intensity modulated arc therapy treatment plan.
Can videogames create mindful teens? UW-Madison researchers look into the therapeutic possibilities
Isthmus newspaper explores a collaboration between WID’s Games+Learning+Society researchers and neuroscientists.