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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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Here&Now
Here&Now

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

Fall 2024
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Making Waves
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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
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Hidden in Another Story
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Hidden in Another Story

Christy Clark-Pujara uncovers the hard-to-find stories of Black settlers in Wisconsin.

Fall 2025
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The AI Effect
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Culture
The AI Effect

Through the Center for Humanistic Inquiry into AI and Uncertainty, L&S researchers are answering the tough AI questions.

Spring 2026
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Cautionary Tales
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Culture
Cautionary Tales

Six life lessons distilled from the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen

Fall 2025
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Here&Now
Here&Now

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

Fall 2023
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Here&Now
Here&Now

Understanding Wisconsin’s Land-Grant History, The Big 3-5, Continuing the Discussion, Building the Future, and more.

Spring 2023
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Here&Now
Here&Now

A Sense of Belonging, Film Festival Returns Home, Warm Welcome, Mapping Native Routes, and more.

Fall 2018
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Flock Song
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Flock Song

In fall, songbirds make a joyful noise. UW neuroscientists are studying starlings for insights into the brain’s natural motivation and reward systems.

Fall 2022
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Policy Powerhouse
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Policy Powerhouse

Approaching its 40th anniversary, the La Follette School of Public Affairs has never been in a better place to capitalize on its potential.

Fall 2022
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