Spring 2008 On Wisconsin
Soft Cell
UW scientists Jamie Thomson and Junying Yu stand at the forefront of stem cell research, and their latest breakthrough — reprogramming adult skin cells to act like embryonic stem cells — may revolutionize this field once again. But though their studies make headlines, the scientists would rather stay out of the news. How can the university keep them in the lab when the whole world wants them in front of a microphone? Find out in "Reluctant Star."
Also in this issue:
Spring 2008 On Wisconsin
Funnyman Ben Karlin, Surviving a Scandal, and blues chanteuse Tracy Nelson
Seriously Funny
Some thought that Ben Karlin '93 was walking away from success when he left his job as executive producer for TV's The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. But, as he explains in this conversation with On Wisconsin, he was simply charting a comedic path that includes a new book and his own production company.
Campus News - WAA News
A new award honors outstanding young alumni.
Reluctant Star
The UW scientist who first brought stem cells into the scientific spotlight -- a discovery that sparked a volatile debate of political ad medical ethics -- doesn't seek fame for himself. So when you are the go-to guy for everybody who wants access to James Thomson, a man who'd much rather be in the lab than in the media's glare, you learn to say no more often than you'd like.
Can of Worms
Graduate students have more to worry about than grades -- there's also research, funding, and, as the students working in one lab discovered, their mentor's ethics. While PhD candidate Amy Hubert PhDx'08 aims to overcome scandal and put the finishing touches on her degree, the UW struggles to protect the students who will create the future of science.
On Her Own Terms
She's been compared to Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt, and Maria Muldaur. She founded a band called Mother Earth. She dated Steve Miller x'67. So why have you never heard of Tracy Nelson x'67?
Campus on $5 a Day
If a bill featuring Abe's face is burning a hole in your pocket, you'd be amazed to learn what it can buy on campus. Don some comfortable shoes and discover what you can eat, see, and do at bargain prices.
Events
- Wisconsin Evening and Executive MBA Information Session - June 5
- Wisconsin Science Festival - September 27
