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Guest column: “The war on discovery” is antithesis of campaign pledge to make America great again
"Make America Great Again. Make America Healthy Again. These were promises made by candidate Trump in his campaign to be president of the United States of America. What in this campaign platform should have prepared us for a war on discovery?" Read WID director, Dr. Jo Handelsman's Wisconsin Technology Council's guest column.
For the love of the riddle: Industrial engineer’s foundational math makes way for optimal solutions
Del Pia specializes in mixed-integer linear and quadratic programming, as well as binary polynomial optimization.
Regenerative Landscapes: Exploring Wisconsin’s Ecosystems Through Art
Artists Sonya Sankaran and Richie Morales merge their unique styles to creatively highlight regenerative agriculture in the latest Science to Street Art mural at State Line Distillery.
UW-Madison unveils strategic vision to boost entrepreneurship
Newly appointed special advisor for the entrepreneurial initiative, Jon Eckhardt, will lead efforts to align key stakeholders and explore structures to support the design of a formal campus entrepreneurship platform.
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