Susan Coppersmith elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Susan Coppersmith, professor and former Chair of the Department of Physics at UW-Madison, was among the 72 scientists and engineers elected into the National Academy of Sciences on April 28th. This prestigious honor reflects Prof. Coppersmith's many scientific accomplishments. Read the full story here.

Prof. Leslie Smith inducted as American Physical Society fellow
Leslie Smith, professor and former chair of the Department of Mathematics at UW-Madison, was inducted as one of 226 American Physical Society fellows for 2008.

Researchers question the expansion of bio fuels in the tropics
Holly Gibbs, a graduate student with the Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment, led a study examining the effects of replacing tropical forests with bio fuel crops. Together with her co-authors, she finds that such behavior may actually exacerbate the global warming bio fuels are meant to alleviate. Read the full story here.

Program seeks to expose diverse high school students to medicine
The Research Apprenticeship Program, directed by Gloria Hawkins, assistant dean for multicultural affairs, offers high school students from under-represented groups the opportunity to immerse themselves in academic medicine for seven weeks each summer. Read more about the program here.

Research examines the interplay between microbes and host
In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a team led by Prof. Margaret McFall-Ngai examine the relationship between animals and microbes. Their findings suggest that microbes can affect gene expression in animals and also highlights the importance of the interaction between microbe and host. Read more about this story here.

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Diversity and Social Justice Conference

May 1, 2009
The School of Education's Department of Counseling Psychology presents several events with Janice D. Yoder, PhD, Dept. of Psychology, The University of Akron, including:

"Understanding Gender Better by Exploring Social Context: Implications for Research and Practice"
10:00am-12:00noon
259 Ed. Sciences Bldg.
1025 W. Johnson St.
"Confounded by Gender: Social Catagorization, Stereotyping, & Status"
3:00-4:30pm
228 Ed. Sciences Bldg.
1025 W. Johnson St.

For other events and more information please link to the conference website.
Dr. Yoder's visit is sponsored by the University Lectures Committee, the Dept. of Counseling Psychology, the Dept. of Psychology, and the Dept. of Gender & Women's Studies.

Town Meeting on Domestic Partner Health Insurance

April 21, 2009
4:00-5:15 pm
Red Gym, Room: On Wisconsin 3

Because domestic partner health insurance is vital to the well-being of our community, you are strongly encouraged to attend this event. This meeting will provide updated information about Governor Doyle's proposal for domestic partner health insurance, its legislative prospects, and the consequences for our community. There will be ample time for questions and discussions. Food and refreshments will be provided.

Co-hosts include the Office of the Provost/Vice-Provost for Faculty and Staff, Associated Students of Madison, the Domestic Partner Health Insurance Task Force, and the Wisconsin Coalition for Domestic Partner Benefits.

School of Education Colloquium Series -- Equity Issues in Mathematics & Science Education

April 28, 2009
12:00 noon
253 Ed. Sci. Bldg.
Alice Udvari-Solner presents: "Students with exceptionalities in mathematics & science education."

May 12, 2009
4:00 pm
220 Teacher Ed. Bldg.
Maggie Hawkins presents: "English language learners in mathematics & science education."

For more information: See attached or contact: Noah Feinstein or Anita Wager

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