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Stand against the politicization of science
You can take meaningful action to counter a new proposed rule that would subject federal grant-making to political partisanship. Submit your comment to the federal register or call your congresspeople before July 13.
Access to science can change lives of rural students
“Madison changed my life.” Marcy Heim, a leader in nonprofit fundraising and UW–Madison alum, talks about access to STEM in our Rural Roots, Research Futures project, recognizing the 20th anniversary of Morgridge Summer Science Camp.
How science camps bridge the divide in rural communities
“Once that belief that certain paths are ‘for other people’ takes hold, it can be difficult to undo.” Wisconsite and former global insurance CEO Patrick Thiele talks about access to STEM in our Rural Roots, Research Futures project, recognizing the 20th anniversary of Morgridge Summer Science Camp.
Rural America: redefining future of innovation
“What seeped into the culture was the idea that if you were the bright kid, you left.” Founder and CEO of the Center on Rural Innovation Matt Dunne talks about access to STEM in our Rural Roots, Research Futures project, recognizing the 20th anniversary of Morgridge Summer Science Camp.