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
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.
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.
In Catalina Toma’s research, one thing is obvious: Technology plays an important role in people’s romantic relationships. Her findings look into the nuances of when this is a good or bad thing.
The Mead Witter School of Music partnered with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra this month to bring Patrice Rushen, an award-winning musician and composer, to campus as a guest artist for their Changemakers series.
Skeletons, ghosts and ghastly tales. In honor of Halloween, we rounded up the five most pervasive urban legends that swirl around the College of Letters & Science.
As part of the College of Letters & Science’s LASER program, two undergraduate students spent the summer trying to get a more accurate look at Venus through work that redefines what research means to them.
This year, the NCAA tournaments will be bigger — and madder — than ever before. Assistant Professor of Communication Arts Jason Kido Lopez is researching the rapid growth of betting around these marquee events.