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Coon’s teaching philosophy is centered on the guiding principle that educators should serve not only as communicators of information but as facilitators of independent and active learning. She teaches her students that communication and collaboration …

Three University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers.

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research has announced 20 faculty winners of the Vilas Associates Competition. The competition recognizes “new and ongoing research of the highest quality and significance.” Tenure-track assistant professors and tenured …

As a Master’s student in Bacteriology, I explore the role of microbial communities in health, an area that aligns with my goal of becoming a physician. My experience in bacteriology has deepened my understanding of …

Like Bill Murray in the movie Groundhog Day, bacteria species in a Wisconsin lake are in a kind of endless loop that they can’t seem to shake. Except in this case, it’s more like Groundhog …

Betül Kaçar, a trainer in the Bacteriology MS Program, explores the enzyme behind early evolution of life on Earth

Katrina Forest, professor and chair of bacteriology, received USDA-NIFA funding for her project Mass spectrometer for microbial natural products discovery through the Equipment Grant Program. It was among 14 projects sharing $4.8 million in funding.

Tu Anh Huynh, assistant professor in the Department of Food Science, has been appointed as the Fritz Friday Chair in Vegetable Processing Research, an appointment that includes research support for five years.

Eleven faculty have been honored with Kellett Mid-Career Awards to support those promoted to tenured positions seven to 20 years ago and who have made key research contributions in their fields. The award, named for …