After five years of iterative development, we've finally finished our NanoVenture game! NanoVenture: The Nanotechnology Board Game explores the connections between science, specifically nanotechnology, and society. Thanks to Kim Duncan for all of her hard work in the final push and putting together this informational website: http://mrsec.wisc.edu/Edetc/supplies/nanoventure/index.html (click MORE to view)  [MORE]

Through a series of nine research articles — each one of which colleagues worldwide consider a ‘landmark’ publication — Howard Curler Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering Juan de Pablo has demonstrated unprecedented advances in developing powerful computational methods that enable researchers to conduct molecular simulations of complex fluids. With his students, de Pablo has invented new simulation methods, algorithms and theoretical formalisms that are key to establishing quantitative relations between atomic-level structure and interactions, processing conditions, macroscopic properties, and performance in applications.   [MORE]

Professor Bob Hamers has been selected to receive the 2009 Medard Welch Award of the AVS (formerly the American Vacuum Society), the society's highest award. The citation reads, "for wide ranging studies of chemistry and photochemistry at semiconductor surfaces and for establishing connections to various emergent technologies". The Welch award consists of a cash prize, a struck gold medal, and an honorary lectureship at the national AVS meeting in November. Please join us in congratulating Bob!

James Dumesic was among four UW-Madison scholars elected to The American Academy of Arts and Sciences 2009 class of fellows.

Established in 1780, the academy studies contemporary issues influenced by science, humanities, culture and education. The goal of electing an annual class of fellows is to enhance its ability to conduct interdisciplinary, long-term policy research.  [MORE]

Artful images of the very, very small — cells, molecules and nanoscale structures — will be on display beginning Friday, April 24, at the Art Court of the Dane County Regional Airport.

The show, "Tiny: Art From Microscopes at UW-Madison," will be open through September and features the beautiful images generated in the course of research by UW-Madison biologists, engineers and physical scientists. The show is free and open to the public.  [MORE]

The Materials Research Society (MRS) named Erwin W. Mueller Professor and Bascom Professor of Surface Science Max Lagally an MRS fellow. Fellowship honors members whose sustained and distinguished contributions to materials research are internationally recognized. MRS will recognize new fellows at the 2009 spring meeting, April 13-17 in San Francisco. Less that 0.2 percent of MRS members are named fellows each year, and fellowship is a lifetime appointment.