Stories
All across the state of Wisconsin, UW–Madison has been improving lives through its research contributions, commitment to public service and entrepreneurial activities. Keeping with the Wisconsin Idea, we firmly believe that every citizen in the state should benefit from our endeavors.
$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 at Work
UW–Madison brings tangible contributions to Wisconsin by advancing economic development and job creation through collaborations with communities, government and businesses.
Aquaculture:
Wisconsin’s $21 million industry
Grant explores environmentally responsible fish farming
Agriculture:
Wisconsin’s pollinators
UW entomologist explains why insects matter
Agriculture:
Industry and farm partnerships
Cover crops and tillage reduction reap benefits
Climate Change:
The promise of biofuels
Optimism over dedicated bioenergy crops
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.
Jackson County
25 Current Undergraduate Students
47 Professionals with Degrees from UW
224 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
