Biotech is big, and UW-Madison’s M.S. in Biotechnology program is paving the way for other institutions with its avant-garde curriculum. The program’s cross-disciplinary approach prepares students in a wide variety of fields to be leaders of promising new technologies that are penetrating all sectors of the economy.
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Collaborative showcases a win-win for business and UW
By tapping into University of Wisconsin–Madison expertise in quick response manufacturing, Aldevron, a biotechnology company, is bringing their products to market more quickly and improving their profits.
UW-Madison startups compete and win based on economic impact for Wisconsin
In a creative twist, the Madworks Accelerator challenged startups to compete in a “pitch night” where the case had to center around making the largest economic impact on the state of Wisconsin. Two of the top three prizes are linked to UW.
Big time innovation – small screen viewing
With all 21 schools, colleges and institutes as well as 200 educational and research centers all located on one campus, innovation can happen anywhere. We’ve collected some of our favorite videos, from scientific discoveries to …
WARF, UW-Madison again ranked in top 10 universities for U.S. patents
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), a foundation dedicated to promoting, encouraging, and aiding scientific investigation and research at UW-Madison was ranked 7th among universities for U.S. patents. These rankings show the great success of a research university and intellectual foundation collaborating together.
Rankings showcase UW–Madison
The University of UW–Madison has once again placed high in two recent rankings. Produced by Money Magazine, UW–Madison made the top 10 list of colleges that produce the most Fortune 500 CEOs and was ranked 25th in the world by the Center for World University Rankings.
UW-Madison ranked high in list of universities that produce top CEOs
The University of Wisconsin—Madison is one of only three public universities that made the top 10 list of colleges that produce the most Fortune 500 CEOs. The list, compiled by Money Magazine, uses data from …
Video: UW-Madison Aldevron Collaboration
Some university collaborations may not seem obvious at first. How could a biological science company, working to produce materials in a biological system manufactured in a living cell, benefit from industrial and system engineers? Several …
Strong UW Startup Presence in Governor’s Business Plan Competition
Five startups that emerged from the UW—Madison vied for the top prize at the Governor’s Business Plan Contest June 7-8 during the 14th annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Madison. Learn more on the UW connection to the entries and the business solution they aim to solve.
Madison-made electrolyte going big at global battery manufacturer
The idea started more than 12 years ago as a hallway conversation between two UW-Madison researchers. Now, years later, startup Madison-based Silatronix has a Japanese manufacturer taking its work towards full production, an expansion is planned in Madison, and the industry paying close attention to their innovation.