From The President

Dear Education Partner:

Welcome to "Posters in the Rotunda: A Celebration of Undergraduate Research." Promoting research and sharing knowledge are essential to the University of Wisconsin System’s educational mission, and undergraduate students at each of our 26 institutions contribute to this mission by conducting state-of-the art research in a host of disciplines.

Providing University of Wisconsin students with opportunities to conduct research allows them to link academic theory to real-life practice, thereby strengthening their undergraduate learning experience. In addition, by working with undergraduate student researchers, university faculty gain fresh perspective and valuable assistance for their own research initiatives, while at the same time providing students with beneficial mentorship and experience.

Undergraduate research in the University of Wisconsin System also provides a wealth of benefits to the larger university community. Students collaborate with faculty to study child learning impairments, test biodegradable textile dyes, analyze forest fires, isolate new anti-infective agents in plants, and collaborate in the scholarly work University of Wisconsin faculty perform. Undergraduate research brings benefits to the state of Wisconsin as well. By developing innovative products and solutions, sharing new knowledge, and training a highly educated workforce, University of Wisconsin System undergraduate research can boost the state’s economy helping to improve Wisconsin’s quality of life.

My colleagues and I acknowledge the efforts of all our educational partners who make this event possible, including the graphic design team at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, the equipment assistance of University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the participation and support of our elected representatives.

Each University of Wisconsin institution has contributed to this successful event. We thank the faculty and staff who support undergraduate research, and applaud all our highly talented student exhibitors. The quest for knowledge exemplified by our undergraduate researchers is a wonderful example of how this public university is Wisconsin’s premier developer of advanced human potential.

Sincerely,

University of Wisconsin System