Stories
The Algebraic Revolution: Solving for Chocolate
UW-Madison and WID are on the front lines of the applied algebra movement, changing the way scientists in a wide range of disciplines solve problems.
Digging into a Biological Tool Patent
Patent secured by the Systems Biology Theme members enhances single cell research.
Beyond genetics: Ideas from a flowering plant
Xuehua Zhong, Assistant Professor in WID's Epigenetics Theme studies the epigenetic connections mammals share with plants.
CSI: Discovery
An emerging collaboration between the Living Environments Lab at WID and the Dane County Sheriff’s office is bringing crime scene investigation into the 21st century with 3D scanning technology.
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24 Hours with WID
The Wisconsin Institute for Discovery is abuzz 24 hours per day. From “eureka” moments in the middle of the night to methodical pipetting in the middle of the day, to gathering diverse ideas from across the globe in the early evening, something is always happening in our interdisciplinary sphere. Enjoy a sampling of the important work we do in each of these 24 hours and please come back periodically as we refresh with new profiles.
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