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News 3 Now at Five: July 19, 2024
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Jesse Mossholder – Excellence in Teaching 2024
As a first-generation college student, Jesse Mossholder overcame homelessness thanks in part to his professors, who enabled him to persevere and graduate. Now, the associate lecturer is the one working to identify ways to ensure that all students’ needs are met in the UW-Stevens Point School of Education. “So...
Rob Mooney, assistant research scientist
Rob Mooney joined Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS), an affiliate of the Prairie Research Institute, on July 16, 2024, as an assistant research scientist. He completed his BS and MS at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse, and then went on to receive his PhD from the University of Wisconsin Madison. Between finishing his PhD and arriving at INHS, Rob worked as a postdoctoral researcher and as an instructor in the Department of Integrative Biology at UW Madison. Rob's research interests and experiences span a range of aquatic science topics, from invertebrate behavior to ecosystem-scale stressors to fisheries management, and he has been fortunate to work in some of the Midwest's coolest aquatic ecosystems: Driftless Area trout streams, the Laurentian Great Lakes, and the Mississippi River. We sat down with Rob to learn more about his experiences and interests.
Wausau Woodchucks double up Wisconsin Rapids, move to 13-3 in second half
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wausau Woodchucks jumped out to an early lead and held on for a 6-3 win over the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters in a Northwoods League baseball game Thursday night at Witter Field. The Chucks got things started early with two runs in the second inning. Vance...
Outer space: The Virtual Foundry is going out of this world from new headquarters
The name of the company is The Virtual Foundry, but even in this day and age, they still need an actual, physical space to do their high-tech work. So when their crowded former shop building downtown was slated to be converted from commercial space to residential apartments, it turned out they had the perfect new spot waiting for them on Highway 51. Next to a garden center, no less.
Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson gets honor of making motion to adjourn RNC
After former President Donald Trump gave his long-awaited acceptance speech, and once thousands of red, white and blue balloons dropped onto delegates below, there was one final step to close out the Republican National Convention. That was making the final motion to adjourn. And Trump's campaign extended the honor to former Republican...
Oregon Softball’s Path to WCWS Success: Pitching Vs Batting Analysis
Investigation into the statistical performances of softball teams contending for titles over the past 5 seasons reveals the gap Oregon's pitching stats have compared to top teams, necessitating a stronger lineup for championship aspirations. Median WCWS Pitching 2019-2024: ERA 1.881, Opp Avg 0.190, WHIP 1.109, FIP 2.329, HR7 0.559. Oregon...
Dr. Samuel Poore Recognized at SMPH Investiture Ceremony
Dr. Samuel Poore, Associate Professor and Chair of the Division of Plastic Surgery, was recognized at the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health Investiture Ceremony held on June 26, 2024. Dr. Poore was named the inaugural holder of the Endowed Chair of Global Education in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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