Column by Nick Buttrick, an assistant professor of psychology at UW-Madison, originally appeared in the Los Angeles Times.
Buttrick is an assistant professor of psychology at UW-Madison
Wisconsin State Journal
November 14, 2022
Research
Why the Ghost Particles Crashing Into Antarctica Could Change Astronomy Forever
CNET
These ghosts, as Justin Vandenbroucke of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an IceCube team member put it, are fit to solve two major mysteries in astronomy.
Nanoparticle backpacks help probiotics fight inflammatory bowel disease
New Atlas
So in a previous study, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison developed a thin encapsulating layer that protects them long enough to take hold in the gut.
Higher Education/System
UW System to launch student free speech survey on Monday after delay
WISC-TV 3
A random sample of students in the UW System will be asked to complete the survey, which includes questions about students’ attitudes toward free speech, viewpoint diversity, and self-censorship on campus.
Supreme Court potentially ending affirmative action poses threats to diversity at UW-Madison, universities across the nation
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison upholds the consideration of race among many other factors in admissions.
Following postponement, UW System free speech survey resumes Nov. 14
The Capital Times
The latest version of the survey asks students their perceptions of viewpoint diversity, self-censorship and freedom of expression on campus. Students and faculty previously feared Republican legislators could misuse its results, saying the survey comprised “leading questions” and signaled political interference in the System.
Controversial free speech survey will relaunch on Monday across UW System
Wisconsin State Journal
The survey, which is meant to gauge student attitudes toward free speech on campuses, will be sent to a random selection of students — anywhere from 2,500 to 7,500 at each of the 13 System universities — starting Monday. Researchers from the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service, a unit of the System, are looking to gather 500 responses from each campus.
Campus life
UW-Madison program helps veterans transition to civilian life
NBC-15
Odyssey literacy instructor Erin Celello and Odyssey alum and army veteran Dominique Christian joined Leigh Mills in the studio to talk about the program.
Dr. Marla Delgado-Guerrero returns to UW-Madison to lead Posse program
Madison365
Dr. Marla Delgado-Guerrero describes herself as a product of mentorship, and with her new role as the head of the UW-Madison Posse program, she aims to allow more students to have access to the support that she did.
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin shares opinions, approaches to key student issues
Badger Herald
Mnookin meets with student journalists on 99th day as chancellor, discusses time in position.
‘Listening and learning’: Chancellor Mnookin reflects on campus climate, first months in office
Daily Cardinal
The Daily Cardinal sat down with Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Dr. Lori Reesor to discuss the current campus climate.
Arts & Humanities
UW-Madison’s Dr. Sami Schalk releases “Black Disability Politics”
Daily Cardinal
University of Wisconsin-Madison Gender and Women’s Studies Professor Sami Schalk recently released her second book “Black Disability Politics.” The book was designed to bridge a gap between Black activism and disability activism because, as a disability activist, Schalk said the Black perspective is often neglected or not seen in the disability studies field.
Athletics
Former UW football player identified as victim in University of Virginia shooting
WKOW-TV 27
University of Virginia President Jim Ryan announced Devin Chandler, a former UW wide receiver, was one of the victims in a press conference Monday morning.
Former Badgers running back Brent Moss dead at 50
WISC-TV 3
Moss made headlines even before donning a Badger jersey. In 1988 he helped Racine Park High School win a State Championship, rushing for 202 yards and 3 touchdowns in the final game.
Former Badger Devin Chandler killed in University of Virginia shooting
WISC-TV 3
Former Badgers wide receiver Devin Chandler was one of three people fatally shot on the campus of the University of Virginia Sunday night.
Former UW player dies in Virgina triple killing
NBC-15
A former University of Wisconsin wide receiver was among one of the victims killed in a Sunday night shooting in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Former Wisconsin football player among those killed in Virginia campus shooting
Wisconsin State Journal
Former University of Wisconsin wide receiver Devin Chandler was one of three people killed by a gunman at the University of Virginia, a UW spokesman said.
Former Wisconsin football tailback Brent Moss dead at 50
Wisconsin State Journal
Moss was part of the Badgers football program from 1991-94 and was a catalyst for the turnaround led by coach Barry Alvarez. Moss was the team’s leading rusher in 1993 when UW won the Big Ten and the Rose Bowl in Alvarez’s fourth season. Moss’ 158 yards and two touchdowns on the ground helped the Badgers win the program’s first Rose Bowl in 40 years, and earned him game MVP honors. He was named the Big Ten Player of the Year that season as well.
UW Experts in the News
Republicans tout benefits of fossil fuels at climate talks
AP
Andrea Dutton, a professor of geoscience and MacArthur Fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said that’s not possible.“Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases that are causing temperatures to rise rapidly, and this is the major contributor to the global warming we are experiencing,” she said in an email. “This is not a matter of belief but rather a matter of scientific evidence.”
From Ian to Nicole: The Five Worst Hurricanes of 2022 So Far, Ranked
Newsweek
“The season is not yet over, which means 2 things: 1) there might yet be additional damaging storms (see Hurricane Nicole right now!) and 2) it takes time for the full economic and noneconomic losses for big storms to become apparent,” Daniel B. Wright, a civil and environmental engineer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Hydroclimate Extremes Research Group, told Newsweek in written comments.
Obituaries
Ernest Irving Hanson
Wisconsin State Journal
They moved to Madison in 1965, when Ernie joined the UW business school faculty. Ernie spent 37 fulfilling years as a faculty member. He was a dedicated and positive teacher as he engaged students at all levels of instruction.