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Ajay Sethi honored with 2021 Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award
Ajay Sethi, PhD, MHS, has received a 2021 Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is an associate professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences and the faculty director of the …
David Abbott recognized for excellence in mentoring undergraduate researchers
In recognition of his dedication to mentoring undergraduate students, David Abbott, PhD, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, has received a 2021 Award for Mentoring Undergraduates in Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activities. The awards are administered …
Two SMPH members earn 2021 Academic Staff Excellence Awards
Two members of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public received 2021 Academic Staff Excellence Awards. The campus-wide awards are one of the highest honors for academic staff and recognize outstanding leadership, public …
Science coloring book brings excitement and community to kids and adults alike
Art and science have come together in a collaboration from the lab of Ahna Skop, PhD. Skop is a professor of genetics and life science communications with tenure appointments in both SMPH and the College …
Shared Guidelines for Professional Conduct: Defining principles of respect, integrity, and accountability
On January 25, 2021, the inaugural edition of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Shared Guidelines for Professional Conduct was announced by Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Elizabeth Petty, MD …
Dan Ernst retires after 40 years of service in animal care
After 40 years of service to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Dan Ernst retired at the end of 2020. Through his four decades of service, his expertise in caring for research animals facilitated hundreds of research …
“I’m a community doc:” What motivates our MLK event keynote speaker
Tito Izard, MD ’94, will give a keynote titled Legends and Legacy: The Masking of Black Health in America on this coming Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 at 11 a.m. The talk will be followed by …
In recognition: Barbara Lewis selected for 2020 Chancellor’s Hilldale Award for Excellence in Teaching
With the 2021 nominations for the UW–Madison Academic Staff Excellence Awards currently open, it’s an opportune time to honor 2020 winners who had their awards ceremony postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Barbara Lewis, RN, …
Tips for celebrating the holidays and new year virtually
Even in a virtual environment, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holidays and the coming of a new year. We talked with SMPH HR and events staff to get their ideas and considerations …