Morgridge leaders Brad Schwartz and Jim Dahlberg explore the importance of basic research on WPR’s Larry Meiller talk show.
Author: Morgridge Institute for Research
Madison has an ‘extraordinary asset’ to rebuild public trust in science
In a June editorial, Madison Magazine highlighted the Morgridge Institute as a “positively exhilarating” place that embodies the highest standards of scientific thought.
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.