May 10, 2021 |
Bill Barker, associate dean for research and graduate programs in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, is set to retire on June 30, 2021 after 30 years with UW–Madison.
Barker joined the university in 1991, working as a researcher in the Department of Geology and Geophysics for many years. In 2000, he made a career shift to administration, becoming assistant dean for research and technology transfer in the College of Letters and Science. Barker went on to hold numerous leadership roles in L&S through 2013, including associate dean for regulatory compliance. In 2013, he joined the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Graduate Research and Education, where he served as the first director of the Offices of Research Policy and Industrial Partnerships.
2021 Academic Staff Excellence Awards April 22, 2021
Each year, UW–Madison honors nine academic staff members for their achievements and dedication to excellence. This year’s recipients are gifted teachers, award-winning researchers, skilled administrators and passionate mentors all working harder than ever to help the university navigate a pandemic. The following nine employees will receive 2021 Academic Staff Excellence Awards during an invitation-only virtual ceremony.
Chancellor’s Hilldale Award for Excellence in Teaching
Janet McCray Batzli
Biology Core Curriculum Program (Biocore)
An innovative teacher and inspiring mentor, biologist Janet Batzli is known for shaping the entire lives of UW–Madison students, not merely their academic performance.
Science Expeditions, Engineering Expo offer virtual events statewide April 9â11 For news media
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A volunteer displays a bear skull during a Science Expeditions activity in 2019. Photo: Jeff Miller
Science Expeditions and Engineering Expo, marquee science-focused open houses that typically take place on the University of WisconsinâMadison campus, will offer a bevy of largely virtual â but still hands-on â events across the state from April 9 to April 11.
Taking advantage of the proliferation of virtual events, both open houses will offer greater access than ever to research labs, at-home experiments and live science demonstrations. More than a dozen live, virtual events begin April 9, with many more available all weekend and even beyond.
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