Wisconsin Leads
Wisconsin Leads in Economic Development
Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center is a partnership of universities and regional corporations dedicated to finding better and more efficient uses for plant biomass to create alternative energy solutions.
UW-Madison's Small Business Development Center offers business management seminars and free, one-on-one counseling for business owners in Wisconsin.
Engine Research Center partners with Wisconsin manufacturers to investigate internal combustion engines that can improve emissions and fuel economy.
UW E-Business Consortium helps Wisconsin companies gain a competitive advantage through e-business, offering industry executives university resources, peer groups and best practice reports.
Did You Know?
The University if responsible for creating nearly 75,000 jobs in the state, generates nearly $347 million in revenue for state and local economies.
Wisconsin is home to 250 technology-based companies that are spinoffs or associates of UW-Madison.
The UW's Executive Education program is ranked first in the world for "value for the money" by the Financial Times, providing working professionals with a world-class education at an exceptional price.
UW-Madison's Small Business Development Center offers business management seminars and free, one-on-one counseling for business owners in Wisconsin.
Engine Research Center partners with Wisconsin manufacturers to investigate internal combustion engines that can improve emissions and fuel economy.
UW E-Business Consortium helps Wisconsin companies gain a competitive advantage through e-business, offering industry executives university resources, peer groups and best practice reports.
Did You Know?
The University if responsible for creating nearly 75,000 jobs in the state, generates nearly $347 million in revenue for state and local economies.
Wisconsin is home to 250 technology-based companies that are spinoffs or associates of UW-Madison.
The UW's Executive Education program is ranked first in the world for "value for the money" by the Financial Times, providing working professionals with a world-class education at an exceptional price.
Wisconsin Leads in Education
Wisconsin Teacher Enhancement Program is a national professional development program at UW-Madison for K-12 science and health educators. Teachers can earn graduate credits, network with colleagues and UW scientists, and share ideas.
Mathematics in Context is a comprehensive curriculum for grades 6 to 8, developed by the Wisconsin Center for Education Research and now used by more than 400 U.S. school districts.
Center on Education and Work offers conferences, workshops and leadership development programs for educators, parents and community partners--all designed to change educational practices and improve students' career and educational outcomes.
Did You Know?
Students from every Wisconsin county attend UW-Madison.
UW-Madison offers admission to two-thirds of state residents who apply to the UW as freshmen, and 59 percent of first-year students in 2007-2008 were Wisconsin residents.
One in five new students enter UW-Madison by transferring, and 78 percent off new transfer students are state residents.
UW supports student success. More than 93 percent of freshmen in 2006 stayed at UW after their first year, and about 80 percent of undergraduates go on to complete their degrees.
Mathematics in Context is a comprehensive curriculum for grades 6 to 8, developed by the Wisconsin Center for Education Research and now used by more than 400 U.S. school districts.
Center on Education and Work offers conferences, workshops and leadership development programs for educators, parents and community partners--all designed to change educational practices and improve students' career and educational outcomes.
Did You Know?
Students from every Wisconsin county attend UW-Madison.
UW-Madison offers admission to two-thirds of state residents who apply to the UW as freshmen, and 59 percent of first-year students in 2007-2008 were Wisconsin residents.
One in five new students enter UW-Madison by transferring, and 78 percent off new transfer students are state residents.
UW supports student success. More than 93 percent of freshmen in 2006 stayed at UW after their first year, and about 80 percent of undergraduates go on to complete their degrees.
Wisconsin Leads in Health Care
UW Food Research Institute conducts research and provides information to help keep Wisconsin residents safe and knowledgeable about food-borne pathogens.
UW School of Medicine and Public Health's Wisconsin Partnership Program provides research and education to improve the health of Wisconsin residents.
WiCell Research Institute is a nonprofit organization of UW-Madison, a world leader in stem cell research. The institute strives to improve human health by unlocking the potential of stem cells. In August 2008, WiCell launched its own stem cell bank to distribute cell lines.
Did You Know?
UW-Madison is home to many health care firsts including the discovery of vitamins A and B (in 1913 and 1916), the first bone-marrow transplant in 1968, and the first isolation of an embryonic stem cell from non-human primates in 1995.
Each year, Waisman Center clinics and support programs serve more than 2,500 people with developmental disabilities and their families.
The UW schools of nursing, pharmacy, medicine and public health confer more than 200 bachelor's degrees each year, helping meet the critical need for health care professionals in our communities.
UW School of Medicine and Public Health's Wisconsin Partnership Program provides research and education to improve the health of Wisconsin residents.
WiCell Research Institute is a nonprofit organization of UW-Madison, a world leader in stem cell research. The institute strives to improve human health by unlocking the potential of stem cells. In August 2008, WiCell launched its own stem cell bank to distribute cell lines.
Did You Know?
UW-Madison is home to many health care firsts including the discovery of vitamins A and B (in 1913 and 1916), the first bone-marrow transplant in 1968, and the first isolation of an embryonic stem cell from non-human primates in 1995.
Each year, Waisman Center clinics and support programs serve more than 2,500 people with developmental disabilities and their families.
The UW schools of nursing, pharmacy, medicine and public health confer more than 200 bachelor's degrees each year, helping meet the critical need for health care professionals in our communities.
