WISELI: Promoting Participation and Advancement
of Women in Science and Engineering
News
UW-Madison student wins Luce scholarship
Lauren Buckley, a UW-Madison undergraduate student majoring in chemistry, biochemistry and French, was recently named a 2012 Luce Scholar, one of 18 individuals chosen nationally. Read more here.
Professor emerita Jaya G. Iyer passes away
Professor emerita Jaya G. Iyer, who worked in the Department of Soil Science at UW-Madison from 1968 to 2003, passed away on May 2, 2012 at the age of 78. She was the first female faculty member in that department. To read more about Dr. Iyer's remarkable work as an advisor, educator, recruiter and researcher, click here.
Bartz to speak at UW-Madison commencement
Carol Bartz, the former CEO and president of Autodesk and Yahoo! and UW-Madison alumna, will speak to the graduates at the commencement ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20 at the Kohl Center. Read more here.
Whitney Witt receives new grant
Whitney Witt, Assitant Professor of Population Health Sciences has received a new grant from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Read more here.
Eileen Cullen chairs committee on corn rootworm
Eileen Cullen, Associate Professor of Entomology and Extension Specialist, is charing a committee of scientists working on corn rootworm, a corn crop pest. Following the discovery that more Western corn rootworms are resistant to the toxin contained in widely planted transgenic corn, Cullen and others wrote an advisory letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggesting changes in the management approaches used. Read more here.
Margaret McFall-Ngai elected to AAAS
Margaret McFall-Ngai, Professor of Medical Microbiology and Immunology is one of three UW-Madison faculty elected into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences(AAAS). The other electees are Robert Fettiplace, Steenbock Professor of Neural and Behavioral Science, and Steve Stern, Alberto Flores Galindo and Hilldale Professor of History. Read more here.
Events
May 31, 2012
- The 15th Annual Jazzin' Benefit for Campus Child Care
- 5-8pm, The Memorial Union, Tripp Commons
- The campus and community are invited to enjoy jazz music performances and to support campus early childhood care and educational programs. For more information, click here.
June 28, 2012
- The 4th Annual UW-Madison Women & Leadership Symposium
- 8am-5pm, The Pyle Center
- For more information and registration, click here.
June 29, 2012
- Celebrating Women in Science and Engineering Grant Program
- WISELI is now accepting proposals for the Celebrating Women in Science and Engineering Grant Program
- Deadline for consideration is June 29, 2012
- For details on the application process and eligibility, click here.