Tong Wang, a campus tour guide, encourages prospective students to get involved in research at UW-Madison. As a chemistry major, his research experience has allowed him to learn how to ask questions and investigate like a scientist.
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Meet Alison Wendlandt (’15)
Graduate students don’t rub shoulders with Nobel Laureates every day. But chemistry graduate student Alison Wendlandt did at the 2013 Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting. The experience confirmed for her the importance of fundamental science research.
Potato Industry Helps Create New Professorship to Lead UW’s Potato Breeding Program
Jeff Endelman was hired through a partnership between the university and the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association. Taking advantage of a new option to fund UW professorships, the WPVGA agreed to provide $370,000 over the course of five years to support Endelman’s position and research.
Lana Yang- My Dream College
None of the experiences made from wandering on State Street to hiking up Bascom Hill are possible without the generosity of so many people. I am glad to call the University of Wisconsin my home.
Sarah Ruplinger- I am so Grateful
The Lucile Schreiber and Wendel A. Witkay Scholarship of $1,000 is greatly appreciated because it decreases my need for student loans. It has been an honor and a blessing to receive this scholarship award. This scholarship is helping to make my dream come true!