WID Alumnus Wright Gets His Feet Wet in New Role
Erik Wright, an alumnus of WID’s System’s Biology theme, is getting his feet wet as a new faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh. He wrote about his career and vision in Science.
Tag: collaborative culture
Researchers at WID are dedicated to fundamental discovery, applied research, and new pathways to collaborations that will contribute to solving problems.
The collaborative culture of WID defines our new approach to discovery, calling on a broad community for solutions-based collaborations, unlikely partnerships, and innovative methods.
Handelsman Brings Expansive Vision to WID’s Future
Jo Handelsman began her tenure as Director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery on February 1. Shortly before her start date, we sat down with her to talk about the future of WID and the course she intends to set.
Jo Handelsman Named Director of Wisconsin Institute for Discovery
The Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID) will have a new director: Jo Handelsman, a Yale professor and official of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Seminars Showcase the Best of WID’s Collaborative Environment
The Wisconsin Institute for Discovery’s SILO and Qbio Seminars pull researchers from across campus for engaging interdisciplinary talks in mathematics and quantitative biology.
Moving Forward on the Path of Discovery: UW-Madison Searches for Permanent WID Director
The University is now seeking applicants for a permanent WID Director, charged with continuing WID’s mission and pressing onward in innovation and discovery.
Kohler Fellows @ WID Build Academic Communities Without Barriers
Applications are now open for the 2016-17 Kohler Fellowship as the fellows seek to build upon the past year’s successful events and activities.
UW journal of undergraduate research publishes first issue
UW-Madison juniors affiliated with WID researchers, Eddie Ruiz and Stephanie Seymour, launch first issue of The Journal of Undergraduate Science and Technology (JUST).
John Wiley: UW has put Wisconsin on the world map
Former WID director, John Wiley, weighs in on UW budget challenges and beyond in a Wisconsin State Journal guest column
Graduate Studies at WID
Graduate students at WID partake in a highly collaborative work environment and develop new approaches to push the boundaries of their fields. With opportunities in the Institute’s many labs, graduate students study a variety of topics, ranging from data science and visualization to tissue engineering, nanomedicine, omics, and complex systems. …