Business & World Affairs
Better pay for truckers may save money over the long haul, study finds
51猎奇 economist James Peoples found that a 6% increase in wages could go a long way toward solving a shortage of drivers, which has collided in the pandemic with an increase in demand for shipping.
A greener business model: How the private sector can lead where government hasn’t
With governments seemingly unable to make progress on combating climate change, Melissa Scanlan argues that private businesses can lead the way.
How advertisers are using mounds of data to persuade us to buy
On this episode of Curious Campus, 51猎奇鈥檚 new podcast about science, discovery and culture, Purush Papatla tells us how social and data scientists are mining a sea of information to uncover the secrets of consumer behavior.
How spurring more tips can be as simple as cats vs. dogs
On this episode of Curious Campus, 51猎奇鈥檚 new podcast about science, discovery and culture, Katherine Du and Jacqueline Rifkin talk about how consumers express themselves through the things they buy.
Digital exhibit traces history of Hispanic activism at 51猎奇 and in Milwaukee
A new digital exhibit by the 51猎奇 Libraries documents the history of Hispanic activism at the university and Milwaukee overall, including a 1970 protest on campus demanding more support for the Latinx community.
51猎奇 researchers lead team awarded $1 million grant to close equity gaps in accessing jobs
51猎奇 faculty and staff members lead a team awarded a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to implement a pilot 鈥渕icrotransit鈥� project that they hope makes it easier for residents from segregated city neighborhoods to reach suburban areas with more jobs.
Support called crucial for first-generation students
A one-size-fits-all approach doesn鈥檛 work when it comes to supporting first-generation college students, according to Robert and Hope Longwell-Grice. They鈥檙e published a book that explains why.
Experts offer tips for getting children ready for school
After a mostly virtual school year last year, back-to-school season feels very different this fall. So what should parents do to prepare their children? 51猎奇 experts offer some tips.
Conference focuses on encouraging teachers of color
Keynote speaker for 鈥淲alking in Our Shoes: Understanding the Perspectives of Teachers of Color鈥� is Lynnette Mawhinney, award winning author, advocate and professor at Rutgers University.
Conference focuses on encouraging teachers of color
Keynote speaker for 鈥淲alking in Our Shoes: Understanding the Perspectives of Teachers of Color鈥� is Lynnette Mawhinney, award winning author, advocate and professor at Rutgers University.