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Pay Attention
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Pay Attention

Imagine a winding maze full of twists and turns. To complete it will take focus and an ability to resist the shiny distractions designed to draw you off course. This labyrinth represents the attention economy, and L&S researchers, students and alumni are here to serve as your tour guide. They’ll walk you through the tangled ethics of the attention economy, the science behind your ability to focus

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Bridge Builders
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Bridge Builders

Researchers across the College of Letters & Science are tackling the tough questions of our time. But to get results, they need support. That’s where CRISP comes in. The L&S Collective for Research Impact and Social Partnerships bridges the gap between researchers and the industry, community and government partners who will help fuel the next generation of discoveries.

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Green Lights
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Green Lights

Environmental stewardship comes in many forms. From reporting on thawing permafrost in the Arctic to restoring prairies in Wisconsin to lobbying politicians for change, these L&S alumni are showcasing how to make a difference.

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Life & Work

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The Good Neighbor
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The Good Neighbor

From a sociology degree to the National Academy of Medicine, Mario Sims makes sure community members always have a seat at the table when discussing public health.

Spring 2026
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Penny for Her Thoughts
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Penny for Her Thoughts

Liz Dennett is tackling the copper crisis using nature’s oldest miners: microbes.

Fall 2025
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In the Game
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In the Game

As a video game executive in a male-dominated industry, Meghan aMorgan Juinio is paving the way for the next generation of women.

Spring 2025
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More Than Skin Deep
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More Than Skin Deep

Alumna Shannon Hay Seeberan has revolutionized the medical aesthetics field with her company CloudMedSpas.

Spring 2024
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Swinging for the Fences
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Swinging for the Fences

Rick Schlesinger is the hand that guides one of Major League Baseball’s most clever and efficient teams.

Fall 2024
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Investigate This
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Investigate This

Walt Bogdanich looks back on an award-winning career as an investigative journalist.

Fall 2023
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Keeping Up with Camera
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Keeping Up with Camera

Bradinn French (Communication Arts ’08) hits his stride as a Hollywood film editor.

Spring 2023
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Hit Refresh
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Hit Refresh

Former Facebook exec Katie Harbath (’03) now helps nonprofits navigate its pitfalls.

Fall 2022
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Service Minded
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Service Minded

Cora Marrett (PhD, Sociology, ’68) reflects on a distinguished career in science and public service.

Spring 2022
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