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Graduate students invited to Welcome Week 2026

The Graduate School invites all new and returning graduate students to Welcome Week events August 24-28.

Students gain firsthand experience at the nexus of fusion science and policy

Graduate students are engaging in public policy through a new program that advocates for those who help bring fusion energy to fruition.

A new roadmap points to longer-lasting lithium-metal batteries that could extend the range of electric vehicles

Weiyu Li, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering, and her PhD student Hongtao Sun have gained new insights into how dendrites form and grow in lithium-metal batteries.

Robotics researchers ‘fish’ for insights into aquatic animal movement

Jack Stonecipher grew fishing Light Foot Lake outside Buffalo, Minnesota. These days, he’s building robotic fish as a PhD student.

PhD student advances fusion safety tools through DOE national lab collaboration

Graduate student Anthony Carlos Garcia has been selected to conduct fusion safety analysis research in collaboration with Idaho National Laboratory.

PhD student Christopher Blackwell selected for DOE Graduate Research Program

The program selects highly qualified graduate students pursuing research projects that address critical energy challenges.

Postdoc Excellence Awards highlight outstanding postdocs and faculty mentors

Six postdocs and three faculty received Postdoc Excellence Awards to acknowledge their excellence in mentoring, teaching, and service.

Four doctoral students receive NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowships for education research

Four UW–Madison doctoral students are among the 35 selected to receive 2026 National Academy of Education (NAEd) and Spencer Dissertation Fellowships.

Chris Brace named Graduate School Associate Dean

Chris Brace, professor of radiology and biomedical engineering, will join the Graduate School as associate dean starting in June.

PhD student Burke receives dissertation fellowship to map a crafting movement

PhD student Danielle Burke has received a fellowship to help her create a digital map of craftspeople from the Handicraft Movement.