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obituaries3 days ago•15 min saved

Don Gaines remembered as a pioneer in boron chemistry and UW–Madison mentor

MADISON/BLUE MOUNDS – Donald F. Gaines, 89, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, died May 2, 2026. Born in Caldwell, Idaho, he earned a BS from The College of Idaho, a PhD from Indiana University, and did postdoctoral work in Manchester before joining UW–Madison. He contributed as a researcher, administrator, mentor, and teacher, led the inorganic chemistry division, advised on safety and renovations, and was recognized with the Boron USA Award for Distinguished Achievement in Boron Science in 1990. Gaines enjoyed birdwatching, hiking, canoeing, photography, and music; he is survived by his wife Nancy, two daughters Elizabeth and Mary, and grandchildren Alexander and Julia. Memorials may be made to the Iowa County Humane Society or Blue Mound State Park. Online condolences may be left at Gunderson Funeral Home.

via Channel 3000|

#boron-hydrides #chemistry #donald-f-gaines

crime1 month ago•11 min saved

UW-Madison lab worker charged after poisoning coworker with chemicals from his fridge

A 41-year-old UW-Madison Influenza Research Institute employee, Makoto Kuroda, is charged with second-degree recklessly endangering safety and tampering with household products after allegedly poisoning a coworker with paraformaldehyde and Trizol taken from his lab fridge; he reportedly texted he had done it, cited a promotion dispute as motive, is in custody on a $5,000 bond, banned from campus labs, and his court appearance is upcoming.

via Channel 3000|

#crime #lab-safety #paraformaldehyde

health3 months ago•10 min saved

Measles case confirmed at UW–Madison; campus exposure sites listed

Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services and Public Health Madison Dane County confirmed a measles case in a UW‑Madison student who was exposed during international travel. The case is not linked to the prior Wisconsin measles case in Waukesha County. Public health officials are identifying and notifying potentially exposed individuals, with a list of public exposure locations—including Brogden Psychology Building, Waismen Center, Genetics Building and Union South—posted on the DHS site; this marks Wisconsin’s second measles case of the year.

via Channel 3000|

#exposure-sites #health #measles

business4 months ago•11 min saved

QTS pauses DeForest data center project, citing timing

QTS says it will not move forward with its proposed DeForest data center, noting that now is not the right time after extensive community discussions; the company will continue its $1.5 million partnership with UW–Madison to advance research into responsible data center development.

via channel3000.com|

#business #data-center #deforest

campus-news4 months ago•2 min saved

Arctic Cold Triggers Friday Class Cancellations at UW–Madison

UW–Madison cancelled all Friday classes (lectures, labs, discussions) for Jan. 23 due to an Extreme Cold Warning with wind chills of -30 to -40 F. All other campus operations will continue; employees should report to work as scheduled. Parking permits will be waived in several campus lots and shuttle-served off-campus lots, and athletics events are expected to proceed.

via news.wisc.edu|

#campus-news #class-cancellation #inclement-weather

education5 months ago•2 min saved

UW-Madison Research Achieves Top Five National Ranking for the First Time Since 2014

UW-Madison has regained its position among the top five research universities in the U.S. for the first time since 2014, with a ranking of No. 5 and over $1.9 billion in research spending in 2024, driven by increased federal grants and a 12% rise in research funding.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|

#education #federal-funding #higher-education

science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Breakthrough Method Enhances Single Molecule Observation"

Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed the most sensitive method yet for detecting and profiling single molecules using an optical microresonator. This label-free technique allows for the observation of molecules without altering them, providing new insights into molecular interactions. The method has potential applications in drug discovery and advanced materials development.

via Phys.org|

#label-free-method #molecular-conformation #optical-microresonator

health2 years ago•1 min saved

UW-Madison Student's Tuberculosis Case Prompts Contact Tracing of 700+ People

Health officials are notifying close contacts of a UW-Madison student with active, contagious tuberculosis, offering free testing to those who may have been exposed. The student has not been on campus since December, and more than 700 members of the campus have been contacted as a precaution. Active cases of tuberculosis are contagious and can cause serious disease, but the risk of transmission is considered low. Latent infections, in which people test positive but don’t have symptoms, are not considered contagious, but both forms should be treated with antibiotics.

via Madison.com|

#contagious #health #health-officials

science-and-technology2 years ago

"UW-Madison Researchers 3D Print Functional Human Brain Tissue"

A research team at UW-Madison has successfully 3D printed the first-ever brain tissue that can grow and communicate with other brain cells. This breakthrough in neuroscience could lead to advancements in studying brain development, disease, and injury, as well as potential applications in drug testing and personalized medicine.

via Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3|

#3d-printing #brain-tissue #neuroscience

science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Breakthrough: 3D-Printed Human Brain Tissue Mimics Function and Growth"

Researchers at UW–Madison have developed a groundbreaking 3D-printing method to create functional human brain tissue, allowing for the study of neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. The new technique involves horizontally layering brain cells in a softer "bio-ink" gel, enabling the cells to grow and communicate with each other, forming networks comparable to human brains. This advancement offers precision and flexibility for studying brain development, neurodegenerative disorders, and more, and is accessible to many labs without requiring specialized equipment.

via University of Wisconsin-Madison|

#3d-printing #brain-tissue #neurodevelopmental-disorders

education2 years ago•6 min saved

UW Regents Reject GOP Deal to Cut Diversity Positions

The UW Board of Regents rejected a deal struck between Universities of Wisconsin system President Jay Rothman and legislative Republican leaders that would have provided funding and pay raises in exchange for changes to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The deal included a new engineering building for UW-Madison and the restoration of a $32 million budget cut. The vote against the deal came after concerns were raised about compromising core values and setting a precedent. The future of the UW system and any potential new deal remains uncertain.

via Madison.com|

#dei #education #funding

accidentsincidents2 years ago•1 min saved

"Disaster Strikes: Pier Collapses at UW-Madison's Union Terrace"

One person was hospitalized and around 20 others were injured when a metal pier collapsed at UW-Madison's Union Terrace. Witnesses reported that there were too many people on the pier, with no warning before it gave way and people fell into the water.

via Madison.com|

#accidentsincidents #hospitalization #injuries

accidents2 years ago•4 min saved

"UW-Madison Union Terrace Pier Collapses, Causing Chaos in Wisconsin"

A pier at the Union Terrace in UW-Madison collapsed, injuring 20 people and sending one to the hospital. The incident occurred when a portion of the metal pier collapsed, causing several individuals to fall into Lake Mendota. The injured person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while five others received minor injuries. Approximately 60 to 80 people were on the pier at the time of the collapse. The university will investigate the incident, and it was noted that the swimming area was not staffed by lifeguards.

via Madison.com|

#accidents #injuries #investigation

campus-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

"UWPD and Dean of Students Collaborate to Enhance Safety Measures after Downtown Attack"

The University of Wisconsin-Madison community has been informed about a violent attack that occurred off-campus, with the victim being a student. The suspect(s) are still at large, prompting increased police patrols and a call for vigilance. The City of Madison Police Department is conducting a thorough investigation, with assistance from the University Police. Students are encouraged to utilize safety resources such as the BadgerSAFE app and after-hours SAFEwalk. Support and community resources are available for students and employees, and any information about the case should be reported to the police.

via University of Wisconsin-Madison|

#attack #campus-safety #investigation

education3 years ago•2 min saved

Wisconsin Legislature's Funding Decisions Impact UW-Madison and UW-Eau Claire Building Projects.

The state legislative Joint Finance Committee has again withheld approval of a new College of Engineering building at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, despite it being the top priority on the UW Board of Regents list of building projects and included in a slate of projects proposed by Governor Tony Evers in the 2023-2025 state budget. The project, which was expected to produce hundreds of new graduates per year in fields in which Wisconsin employers face acute need for additional talent, was not included in a final list approved by the Joint Finance Committee on Thursday, June 1.

via University of Wisconsin-Madison|

#college-of-engineering #education #philanthropy