University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: School News

VETWAYS explores social support networks for student military across the country

By Karen Rivedal, WCER Communications Current and former members of the military tend to thrive in higher education when service providers reach out to them early and when faculty members recognize the breadth of experience they bring to the classroom, according to new research from UW–Madison. “Creating trust with folks who are honest and straightforward …

UW–Madison’s Karumbaiah awarded American Family Insurance funding for research on bias in artificial intelligence

Shamya Karumbaiah, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Psychology, has been awarded new funding for her research aimed at identifying harmful biases in artificial intelligence tools.  Karumbaiah’s project will develop a framework to audit large language models (LLMs), which power AI applications, for such biases. The framework will make fairness …

Van Gruensven named School of Education’s interim CFO

Sheryl Van Gruensven was recently named the UW–Madison School of Education’s interim chief financial officer (CFO), a position she started on May 1. In this role, Van Gruensven holds significant budgetary responsibility for units across the School and directs business operations. This work includes leading strategic planning and ensuring the appropriate use of financial, administrative, …

Graphic design faculty member is coauthor of book chapter

UW–Madison graphic design faculty member Taekyeom Lee is the coauthor of a new chapter on Korean Typography in the third edition of Ellen Lupton’s bestselling book, “Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, and Students.” Lee, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Art Department, wrote and designed the chapter with …

UW–Madison’s DelaRosa reflects on ‘Harold and Kumar’ legacy in NBC News article

UW–Madison graduate student Tony DelaRosa was called on by NBC News recently to reflect on the legacy of the 2004 blockbuster hit, “Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle,” during its 20th anniversary year. Released in July 2004, the film is one of the only mainstream movies of its decade to star two Asian American …

Educational psychology student recognized as one of UW–Madison’s ‘notable graduates’

Pauline Ho, who today will be graduating with a doctoral degree from the School of Education, was recognized as one of UW–Madison’s spring 2024 “notable graduates” by University Communications. Ho “had just $3,000 in her bank account when she started her graduate work at UW–Madison. English was her fourth language, and neither of her parents had …

UW–Madison’s Turner edits special journal issue focused on critical policy analysis in education

By Laurel White A new special issue of the journal Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis underscores the influence of UW–Madison scholars in the development of the field of critical policy research in education.  Erica O. Turner, an associate professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies, served as a special editor of the issue. Turner …

New book from UW–Madison’s Kelley outlines new approach to human resources management in schools

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Schneider wins Ginsberg Family Award

UW–Madison student Kat Schneider, who is graduating this month with a bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation psychology, is the School of Education’s recipient of this year’s Ginsberg Family Award. Since 2018 Ginsberg Family Awards have recognized outstanding student leaders. The Ginsberg family has chosen to offer these awards in honor of the late Dean of Students …

UW–Madison’s Zavala and Field Day Lab develop educational game tackling algae blooms

By Laurel White The latest video game from UW–Madison’s Field Day Lab and engineering professor Victor Zavala teaches high school students how to harness systems engineering and attempt to navigate one of the biggest environmental challenges facing the United States right now — and it all has to do with cow poop. The game, Bloom: …