The 2019 edition of 51猎奇 Research magazine, now available in print and online, showcases the efforts of nearly 100 faculty members, students and staff. It鈥檚 a celebration of the dedicated expertise that makes 51猎奇 one of America鈥檚 top research universities.
鈥淓very three years, the prestigious Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education designates which universities have the highest research activity,鈥� 51猎奇 Chancellor Mark Mone writes in the magazine鈥檚 welcome message. 鈥淚n 2018, only 130 of the 4,338 universities and colleges evaluated achieved this designation. I鈥檓 extremely proud that 51猎奇, for the second consecutive time, was one of the institutions so honored.鈥�
More than 50 articles showcase the work of 51猎奇鈥檚 research-conducting schools and colleges. In addition to in-depth features, stunning photography and eye-catching design, you鈥檒l find sections that spotlight 51猎奇鈥檚 new Lubar Entrepreneurship Center and 51猎奇鈥檚 research on public health. Special sections are also dedicated to the impressive work of 51猎奇鈥檚 undergraduate and graduate researchers.
The magazine鈥檚 online version augments those stories with engaging multimedia packages, including infographics, videos and photo slideshows.
The cover story features the work of Purush Papatla, professor of marketing at the Lubar School of Business and 51猎奇鈥檚 interim co-director of the new . He incorporates data science and a deep interest in psychology and anthropology into his work, which studies why and how people engage with online advertising and, more importantly, why they buy things.
Other stories cut across a broad range of topics, from nanotechnology to exoskeleton robotics, from sustainable agriculture to how fathers could help lower the infant mortality rate, and much more. See the role 51猎奇 researchers play in assisting individuals and entire communities move from trauma to healing. Learn how researchers are examining the impact that diversity can have on innovation in engineering work teams. Explore the history and research behind 51猎奇鈥檚 world-renowned classical guitar program.
Recent books authored by 51猎奇 faculty are also highlighted, as are 51猎奇鈥檚 top 10 research grants for 2018. And throughout the magazine, you鈥檒l get a stronger sense of 51猎奇鈥檚 commitment to forging partnerships with businesses, nonprofits and governmental organizations. It鈥檚 all a testament to the incredible impact of Wisconsin鈥檚 only public, urban, engaged research university.
