Companies often grapple with creating more sustainable and environmentally friendly products while also staying profitable. A team of researchers at UW-Madison and the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) have responded. In new research published in Energy and Environmental Science, they describe an efficient and economically feasible process for producing HMF — 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, a versatile plant-derived chemical considered crucial for building a renewable economy.
Partnerships
American Family Insurance Data Science Institute adds an exciting chapter to a longtime private-campus partnership
Building on UW-Madison’s current data initiatives, this expansion of the American Family Insurance partnership establishes a formal institute on campus fostering growth in data science, supporting work in artificial intelligence, genetics, drug development, material science, and business.
Industrial & Systems Engineering students tackle business challenges in senior design projects
When University of Wisconsin-Madison industrial and systems engineering student Andrew Ochoa left his group’s senior design project kickoff meeting, his mind was swirling. He and his four teammates had just listened to management from their …
Advanced alloy firm cuts costs with help from UW expertise
For 10+years, Winsert Inc. has brought professional development to leadership and to the machine shop floor. Learn how this commitment is impacting business, strategy, and success.
Student project raises company visibility and finds solutions with UW
Businesses often ask our office how they can raise their visibility at UW-Madison. Here is one approach which provided real-world benefits to both students and the company.
After 20 years, stem cells mean business
At least 10 Wisconsin businesses fundamentally depend, in one way or another, on pluripotent stem cells discovered at UW-Madison 20 years ago.
Partnership with Rockwell Automation prepares engineers to excel, advances research
In a win-win situation, UW–Madison engineering students can gain real-world experience in a one-of-a-kind facility and Rockwell can help build the technical skills of the next generation of engineers.
Partnership dating back to 1930 benefits municipality and UW
Pilot programs, research and collaborations mark the long history between multiple UW-Madison schools and programs and the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District.
Forward BIO Initiative will offer resources to efficiently translate biomanufacturing innovations into commercial products
Chancellor Rebecca Blank and Bill Murphy, Director of the new Forward BIO Initiative share a moment after the announcement of the $750,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Learn how this initiative aims to advance Wisconsin’s Position as a national leader in biomanufacturing.
MERLIN Mentors celebrates 10 years and countless startup success stories
Learn firsthand how this program has helped to guide entrepreneurs, boosting their potential and ultimately helping grow the economy.