Research
Where It All Began
A new multidisciplinary center is poised to explore the origins of life in the universe.
Spring 2023
Positive Predictions
An anesthetic drug called ketamine shows promise as a treatment for depression.
Spring 2022
In Their Element
Water. Fire. Air. When it comes to today’s biggest environmental challenges, these are the elements at the heart of the issues. Meet three L&S experts who are at the top of their field in finding sustainable solutions.
Spring 2025
Phantom Finders
The Wisconsin state map is wrong, and it’s also full of phantoms — but not the supernatural kind. A one-of-a-kind effort by a couple of L&S researchers is tracking down cartographic phantoms around the state.
Fall 2024
Toward a Just City
Researchers in the Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture see well-planned city infrastructure as a form of social justice.
Spring 2024
The Science of Art
Analyzing the chemical composition of an ancient tapestry, graduate student Erin Birdsall discovered her niche.
Fall 2022
Code to Recovery
John Curtin’s lab is using artificial intelligence to help people who struggle with alcohol or substance abuse avoid relapses.
Spring 2025
Bottled Up
Manny Teodoro digs into U.S. consumers’ deep-seated distrust of public water.
Fall 2024
Helping With Healing
Kate Walsh is building innovative support systems to make help more accessible for sexual assault survivors.
Spring 2024
Rhetorically Speaking
Allison Prasch finds important truths in the words of U.S. presidents.
Fall 2023