University of Wisconsin-Madison
Graduate student Sarah Stefanos was recently selected to receive the University of Wisconsin-Madison Award for Mentoring Undergraduates in Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities. Sarah mentors students that she meets through classes or through her research in Africa on development and the environment. Sarah works with students from various backgrounds, from the United States and from …
Graduate student Ruby Bafu has been selected to receive a 2020 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship that will provide financial support for three years. This award is a highly significant national accomplishment and places its awardees among an elite group of fellows who have gone on to distinguished careers. Ruby’s research examines the influence …
Congratulations to John Eason, Associate Professor of Sociology, for being selected for a 2020 UW-Madison Exceptional Service Award. In addition to his high level of research and creative productivity, John has served as a mentor to graduate students, particularly students of color. He has also demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the culture and climate …
Beginning at noon (CST) on Tuesday March 24, the Census 2020 Symposium will be held online. Four invited experts (Steven Ruggles, Diana Magnuson, Michael Hawes and Margo Anderson) will discuss the collection and use of Census data. The symposium is sponsored by the Center for Demography and Ecology, Applied Population Laboratory, La Follette School of …
Congratulations to graduate student Benny Witovsky for being selected by the College of Letters & Science (L &S) to be one of this year’s Teaching Fellows! This role involves being part of the Teaching Assistant Training Team to convey crucial information and work on pedagogical skill development with incoming Teaching Assistants. L & S received …
The UW-Madison granted more doctorates than any other U.S Institution in 2017, according to the Survey of Earned Doctorates. Another survey found that UW-Madison graduate alumni felt that their program prepared them well for their careers. Sociology Department alumnus Jessa Lewis Valentine, (PhD 2015), states “My experience with the Interdisciplinary Training Program in the Education …