Helping cows keep their cool
All across the state of Wisconsin, UW–Madison changes lives through its research contributions, commitment to public service and entrepreneurial activities. Explore the ways that UW–Madison changes lives for the better. Watch for more at #UWChangesLives on social media.
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$15BEconomic Impact
$847MState & Local Tax Revenue
$2.3BFrom UW Startups
193KWisconsin Jobs Supported by UW
$1.16BResearch Expenditures at UW
362UW-Related Startups in Wisconsin
UW Changes Lives
WORLD-CLASS REPUTATION:
High ranking fuels UW's robust research culture
National Prominence:
UW retains powerhouse status
Research expenditures continue to increase
Faculty Excellence:
Advancing the public good
Two UW professors honored for exceptional achievement
Student achievement:
Prestigious fellowships awarded
National Science Foundation names 40 UW students
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UW in Your County
Guided by a common purpose, UW students, alumni, faculty and staff give back to every county in Wisconsin through research projects, professional careers and public service.
Waukesha County
2,459 Current Undergraduate Students
1,945 Medical Professionals with Degrees from UW
16,110 Alumni
For more on UW in your county:
Experts
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WISCONSIN CENTER FOR DAIRY RESEARCH Marianne Smukowski
Safety and quality of dairy products, Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker Program
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ELECTIONS RESEARCH CENTER Barry Burden
American politics, campaigns and elections, election administration, U.S. Congress
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CENTER FOR LIMNOLOGY Emily Stanley
Freshwater ecology; Wisconsin lakes, streams, rivers; aquatic restoration
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APPLIED POPULATION LABORATORY David Egan-Robertson
U.S. Census data for Wisconsin, population estimates and projections