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Retiring Bier leaves legacy of relevant risk research
Midway through graduate school at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Vicki Bier encountered a crisis of confidence. The aspiring risk analysis researcher found herself lacking the…
About face: Recycling initiative aims to reduce disposable mask waste
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, people in countries such as China, Japan and South Korea adopted the custom of wearing disposable three-ply surgical face masks…
A year of resilience: Looking back on 2020
In this unprecedented year, UW-Madison College of Engineering faculty, staff and students, like millions around the world, faced daunting challenges and profound disruptions to their…