Take a look back at some of our favorite moments of 2022.
December 2022
In Their Words: UW Undergrads on Environmental Issues
The first weeks of each UW–Madison fall semester are alive with activities, fairs, and events.
Farm-to-Table, UW-to-Community
Students in Nelson Institute PhD candidate Jules Reynolds’ capstone course have had the unique opportunity to make a difference in their local community.
The Next Chapter
Ford Freyberg is starting a new chapter of his life. Recently married, he began a new job in October and will be moving out west early next year to live in the mountains that he and his wife love being around.
Championing Campus Sustainability
In his four short years at the university, Bennett Artman has taken on a full plate of activities and responsibilities to give back to the environment.
Q & A: Meet James Crall
Have you ever wondered how insects fly? If you have, you’ve got good company in James Crall, Nelson affiliate professor and researcher in the Department of Entomology.
Salt Tips
Did You Know?
It only takes one teaspoon of salt to pollute five gallons of water to a level that is toxic to freshwater organisms, according to Wisconsin Salt Wise.
How the Tropics Work
For years, the prevailing belief among climate scientists was that Earth’s tilt was the primary factor in determining seasonal climate in the tropical Pacific.
STEM, Sustainability, and Scholarship
“I believe the Nelson Institute is the only part of campus that has ever successfully won a National Science Foundation S-STEM grant,” says Rob Beattie, his voice tinged with excitement and pride.
Creating Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Wisconsin’s changing climate conditions affect the structures and facilities we use daily.
Pass the Salt
UniverCity Year partnership helps Marathon County get less salty.
A Decorated AOS Alumna
UW graduate and former CCR scientist was recently honored with an alumni award.