Research
Can farmland be used to mitigate climate change?
Graduate student Emily Mather is part of a team looking to maximize agricultural land by making space for solar panels.
Fall 2023
The Fabric of Our Origins
In the quest to understand our beginnings, researchers have forged partnerships with colleagues in South Africa and are uncovering answers and opening new scientific frontiers.
Fall 2018
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
Can Wisconsin’s forests be managed for carbon?
PhD student Bailey Murphy ponders whether Wisconsin’s forests can be managed for carbon.
Fall 2022
A Mysterious Kingdom
From mushrooms to mildews, fungi form the webs of life. UW experts are working to expand our knowledge of these life forms.
Spring 2022
How does life begin?
PhD student Lena Vincent pursues the biggest question in her research on the chemical origins of life.
Spring 2022
Into the Flood Zone
This year, the United States witnessed some of the worst flooding events in recent history. Researchers from multiple departments in the College of Letters & Science are focused on finding ways to address what has become a rising issue.
Fall 2025
The Future of Health
From every possible angle, researchers across the College of Letters & Science are focused on critical topics that will change the way the world looks at medicine, health policy and personal wellness.
Spring 2025
Unpacking Work–Life Balance
Work–life balance — it’s a buzzy topic. For members of our L&S community, the conversation is of both personal and professional interest. We asked alumni, researchers and advisors to share their expertise.
Fall 2024