News & Stories
For effective science communication, ‘just the facts’ isn’t good enough
Scientists who show humility and recognize that science "doesn't have all the answers" will be more effective communicators with society, argues Morgridge PI Dietram Scheufele.
Rising Sparks: Pierre Gillotay, regenerative biology
Pierre Gillotay, who researches spinal cord regeneration, joined Morgridge in fall 2024 and quickly sensed a scientific culture that encourages curiosity and collaboration. “It is stimulating. It’s very chill and welcoming,” he says.
Morgridge, UW partner to supercharge field trip experiences for kids
A treasure trove of hands-on science experiences await K-12 students who visit UW-Madison. A Morgridge-UW partnership is helping schools get the biggest 'wow factor' from those visits.
Jackson family’s investment helps rural students broaden horizons
Personal experience has motivated Sondra and Ed Jackson to inspire scientific discovery in students from Wisconsin’s rural schools and introduce them to university life — which often seems intimidating to students from rural backgrounds.