Understanding Dairy Markets
This Web site was developed by the Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research and the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at UW–Madison. It provides current and historical dairy market information, as well as information on dairy price-risk management, the use of dairy futures and options, and dairy policy. It includes price data for raw milk, cheese, dry milk products, butter, and other manufactured dairy products. The developed curricula available on this site are especially useful. Definitions of terms, graphical representations of current dairy trends (prices, production, stocks), and alternative marketing options are also available.
Universe in the Park
Universe in the Park (UitP) is predicated on a very simple idea – that the best environment in which to introduce the general public to astronomy is outside under dark skies! For nearly a decade, UitP presenters have taken the program to state parks throughout Wisconsin during the summer camping season, giving talks and slide shows, answering questions, and letting the general public view astronomical objects through one of the UitP telescopes. While the particular topic is left up to the speaker, programs usually present a broad overview of astronomy or recent astronomical news, such as the discovery of new solar systems and the latest results from the Hubble Space Telescope. At the conclusion of the talk when the sky is dark, speakers set up one of the two moderate aperture (8"-10") telescopes and provide park visitors the opportunity to view whatever astronomical objects are available.
University of Wisconsin Digital Collections Center
The University of Wisconsin Digital Collections Center (UWDCC) works collaboratively with UW System faculty, staff, and librarians to create and provide access to digital resources that support the teaching and research needs of the UW community, uniquely document the University and state of Wisconsin, and provide access to rare or fragile items of broad research value. The UWDCC has also partnered with cultural heritage institutions and public libraries throughout Wisconsin to create digital resources. The free, online collections are loosely organized into subject areas including art, ecology, literature, history, music, natural resources, science, social sciences, the state of Wisconsin, and the University of Wisconsin. Digital resources include text-based materials such as books, journal series, and manuscript collections; photographic images; slides; maps; prints; posters; audio; and video.
University Preschool Laboratory
The UW–Madison Preschool Laboratory is part of the education and research program of the School of Human Ecology. Laboratory staff are committed to using the best teaching practices and research to provide high-quality early learning and childcare programs for young children. The laboratory serves different age groups at two Madison locations. The Linden site, located on the university campus, serves children ages 2–5 years during the school year, with an additional program for children ages 6–8 in the summer. The Mineral Point Road site, located on the near west side of Madison, serves ages 6 weeks–5 years. Both programs are licensed by the State of Wisconsin and are accredited by the city of Madison. Requirements: Open equally to UW-affiliated and non-UW-affiliated families. Enrollment begins in March of each year. Details are available on the Web site.
UW Space Place
At the UW Space Place, the stars and planets are within the reach of curious kids, fascinated parents, inquisitive teachers, and anyone else who wants to learn more about the universe around us. Space Place offers space science presentations for the public, family workshops for children, and guest lecturers from leading space research organizations. There are exhibits, activities, and workshops for everyone – from those curious about basic scientific concepts to those interested in advanced principles in astronomy, physics, and engineering.
UW-Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve permanently protects the undeveloped lands along the shore of Lake Mendota, where members of the campus community have long experienced the intellectual and aesthetic benefits of interacting with the natural world. The preserve shelters biologically significant plant and animal communities for teaching, research, outreach, and environmentally sensitive use, and safeguards beloved cultural landscapes. The Web site includes an interactive map and ideas for kids’ visits.
UW-Madison Speakers Directory
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Speakers Directory offers community groups around the state the expertise of over 700 faculty and staff from one of the nation's leading research universities. These speakers are willing to provide stimulating demonstrations, presentations, or tours representing a wide range of academic disciplines and professional specialties. Members of Wisconsin community groups, schools, professional associations, business and industry, and conference planners are invited to use this directory for assistance in identifying speakers and topics appropriate to their audience. The directory is searchable by keyword or by speaker's name, and a "K-12 only" limit can be used to narrow the range of results. A list by topic is available through the Speakers Bureau link.
UW-Madison Summer Sessions
UW–Madison offers many special credit programs during Summer Sessions, including several specially tailored to teachers. Offerings include AP Summer Institute for Teachers, University Summer Forums, Windows on the World, several foreign language immersion programs, as well as service learning courses. Special noncredit programs are also offered in the summer. Summer offerings are highlighted in the Summer Timetable publication, available by request.
UW-Madison Timetable
The online timetable is UW–Madison's catalog of all classes offered throughout campus. For each semester, one can access class offerings by college, department, or keyword search. Timetable-on-the-Web open-seats information is refreshed every 15 minutes. This refresh frequency provides the campus community with a timely and accurate picture of class offerings and seats available.