Anthropology Archives - Letters & Science

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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

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

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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Here&Now

A roundup of the latest happenings on campus in UW–Madison's College of Letters & Science

Spring 2025

Explore&Discover

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Making Waves

Five years after discovering the first ancient dugout canoe found in Lake Mendota, researchers are now mapping a parking system for boats that are thousands of years old.

Spring 2026

Sift&Winnow

The Power of Persistence

What 40 years researching the critically endangered northern muriqui monkey taught Karen B. Strier about persistence.

Spring 2024