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Groundbreaking celebrates start of Science and Health Sciences Building construction
Construction on the 330,000-square-foot building is expected to continue through 2026, with the facility opening sometime in 2027.
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People react to Science and Health Sciences Building groundbreaking
Guests at the groundbreaking for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s new Science and Health Sciences building talked about the state-of-the-art facility that will open in 2027 and replace 61-year-old Phillips Hall.
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The undergrad research life: A Q&A with UW-Eau Claire’s therapeutic foam research team
Learn about the groundbreaking biomedical research in a UW-Eau Claire lab of students and faculty collaborating with Mayo Clinic Health System, a project to make certain cancer procedures safer and less painful.
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First cohort of Blugold Biomedical Innovator Scholars set to graduate
The spring 2024 commencement also marks the graduation of the first Blugold Biomedical Innovator Scholars cohort. Nine students who began medical science research in 2020 are off next to work in industry, attend medical school or seek Ph.D.s.
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Science and Health Sciences Building construction to begin in summer
The State Building Commission chaired by Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday authorized construction of the building and the beginning of the bidding process for construction contractors.
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UW-Eau Claire, New Jersey college partner to study how to grow industry collaborations
Each of the institutions received a $400,000 National Science Foundation grant through the Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity program.
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Aluminum cans replace plastic water bottles in Blugold Dining
Based on data from UW-Eau Claire's last academic year, the transition to aluminum cans means that an estimated 84,000 fewer plastic water bottles will be used this year.
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Powerful supercomputing capabilities reshape undergrad research and teaching at UW-Eau Claire
The Blugold Center for High Performance Computing has grown not only in terms of hardware and technology capabilities, but also with a new full-time administrator, training workshops and daily coursework.
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Ancient Technique May Provide New Solutions in Affordable Housing
Materials Science student Greylan Larson tested the compression strength of compacted earth, a potential new building material for local construction start-up Earth Origin Building to create long-lasting, affordable, low-carbon homes.
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Battery research opens door to graduate study in electrochemical technologies
Materials Science and Engineering student Ziyan Yang is working on computational design of novel materials for energy storage, which inspired her to pursue a master’s degree in electrochemical technologies at the University of Oregon.
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Second degree in MSE leads to a new role in Andersen Corporation
Non-traditional student in Materials Science and Engineering, Kellan Michaelson, is eager to begin a new career in engineering roles as his second bachelor’s degree concludes.
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Rust-Oleum internship gives biomed engineering student inside look at industry
At her summer internship with Rust-Oleum, junior biomedical engineering major Katie Feuker has learned not just about the chemistry of paint, but also about the dynamics of industry employment.
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UW-Eau Claire to offer new biomedical engineering, public health programs
The UW System Board of Regents has approved new UW-Eau Claire bachelor's degree programs in biomedical engineering and public health. Both complement UW-Eau Claire's existing programs and meet demonstrated demand by students and in the job market.