A struggle is brewing between the nation’s weather and climate agencies and the wireless industry concerning 5G spectrum and the reliability of our weather forecasts. “Microwave satellite data is the weather-equivalent of a medical CAT scan,” says Jordan Gerth, a meteorologist at the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
May 24, 2019
Top Stories
Research
Lemon Or Lime, Which Citrus Fruit Is Best For Health?
“This can easily bulk up the stool, reduce constipation, and eliminate excess gas and bloat. With about 3g of fiber in each fruit, it represents about 10 percent of the daily recommended amount of fiber,” lead researcher Sherry Tanumihardjo from the University of Wisconsin- Madison said in the review study.
Do you know why women are more stressed than men? We tell you
As per a study by the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Institute on Aging, women in their midlife are more stressed as compared to both men and women of other age groups.
Higher Education/System
Why One Department Trains Its Graduate Students to Teach
This spring I interviewed Harry Brighouse, a professor at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, about his ideas for improving undergraduate teaching at research universities
2019 Celebrity Commencement Speeches
The Houston Texans defensive end spoke at his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, telling students in the crowd at Camp Randall football stadium on May 11 to follow their dreams, regardless of what others tell them to do.
UW-Whitewater Chancellor Dwight Watson first leadership appointed under new selection policies
Before the adjustments, the Board of Regents required Search and Screen Committees to have a faculty majority, whereas the current policy reduces the number of faculty members to two out of 10 or 11 — the others being comprised of one staff representative, one student, one community and/or alumni member and five Regents, the policy said.
Wisconsin budget committee passes GOP-backed $500 million increase in K-12 funding
The budget committee is planning to meet again next Tuesday, when members are expected to vote on budgets from the University of Wisconsin System and Department of Natural Resources, among others.
Dwight Watson Named Chancellor of UW-Whitewater
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved Watson’s appointment, following the recommendation made by a selection committee. Watson will step into the leadership post on Aug. 1, 2019.
UW-Whitewater chooses new chancellor following 2 candidate dropouts
Watson served four years as the provost at Southwest Minnesota State University, which includes about 7,300 students as part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.
UW-Whitewater chancellor named through process that left faculty ‘ignored,’ letter says
The University of Wisconsin System named Dwight Watson as the next chancellor of UW-Whitewater, the first chancellor selected under a new policy that ceded majority control away from the faculty he will now lead.
State news
State Of Wisconsin To Cover Weight-Loss Surgery For Workers
Historically, a lack of insurance has been a major barrier for patients, said Funk, who’s an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.
Health
Alcohol’s Enduring Appeal Is A Matter Of Brain Chemistry And Genetics
Quoted: “At a fundamental level, I bet most people who drink [alcohol] don’t really know exactly how this drug works,” said Kevin Strang, a faculty associate in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education. “It’s unique in the drug world.”
Megan Waltz: UW Health remains committed to local vendors, products
Letter to the editor: I was dismayed to see Lindsay Christian’s May 16 article “UW Health shifts focus from local food” since I have been in charge of food operations for six years and there has been no shift away from using local products, nor any change in our commitment to a local spend of at least 20 percent of our total food budget.
Athletics
Badgers runner Oliver Hoare on pace to defend NCAA outdoor 1,500 title
University of Wisconsin junior Oliver Hoare won his section in the 1,500 in a time of 3:44.60 at the NCAA West preliminary track and field championships on Thursday in Sacramento, California.
UW Experts in the News
Weekend forecast: Lots of nice warm weather, some rain and a chance of bloodsuckers
Quoted: Meanwhile, all that nice weather is also about to bring bugs out of their slumber, said P.J. Liesch, director of the University of Wisconsin’s insect diagnostic lab in Madison. “With the warmer temperatures coming our way, I’m definitely expecting insect activity to pick up in the near future,” Liesch said in an email.
Zoning code change would help allow alcohol sales at retailers
With most of their competition coming from online retailers, “brick and mortar is very focused on making the experience better and unique,” said Jerry O’Brien, executive director of the Kohl’s Center for Retailing Excellence at UW-Madison. “It’s been bubbling up for a long time.”
UW-Madison Related
Madison looks to restrict entry to more Downtown bars late on weekend nights
If the City Council approves their license renewals in June, bars subject to the no-late-entry policy would include several bars near campus.
Millennials flock to Madison for jobs and affordability, says report
Employers in Dane County play a role, as does the University of Wisconsin–Madison.