Zanowski Named Skaar Professor of Oceanography
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A Perfect Storm: Science and Music Collaboration at UW–Madison
A Perfect Storm: Science and Music Collaboration at UW–Madison
Fueling Discovery: The changing trends of aircraft turbulence
Fueling Discovery: The changing trends of aircraft turbulence
Professor Jack Williams Supports Synthesis Center for Paleoenvironmental Records of Extreme Events
In April 2026, Professor Jack Williams joined forces with scientists and academics from across the country to present an important new report from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), titled “A Synthesis Center for Paleoenvironmental Records of Extreme Events.”
New Report Highlights Increasing Extreme Weather in Wisconsin
New Report Highlights Increasing Extreme Weather in Wisconsin
Research Highlights Increasing Severe Weather Trends
Research Highlights Increasing Severe Weather Trends
Dan Receives 2025–2026 Faculty Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring
Dan Receives 2025–2026 Faculty Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring
View Presentations from the 2026 SAGE-CCR Lightning Talks
Faculty, scientists, and students of the Center for Climatic Research (CCR) and Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE) come together each year to share their latest research and build cross-center collaborations.
NASA-Funded Research by Paul Block Advances Forecasting of Mosquito-Borne Diseases
NASA-Funded Research by Paul Block Advances Forecasting of Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Professor Jon Martin Receives 2026 Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award
Professor Jon Martin Receives 2026 Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award
Wisconsin Climate Services Summit
Wisconsin Climate Services Summit
10th Annual International Polar Film Festival Streaming From March 16– March 20,2026
10th Annual International Polar Film Festival Streaming From March 16– March 20,2026
Andrea Dutton Receives Selby Fellowship from the Australian Academy of Science
Andrea Dutton Receives Selby Fellowship from the Australian Academy of Science
Mayra Oyola-Merced Received UW–Madison Exceptional Service Support Program Award
Mayra Receives UW–Madison Exceptional Service Support Program Award
Celebrating Recent Honors and Achievements of CCR Affiliates
CCR affiliates Jon Martin and Chris Kucharik have recently received notable recognitions for their contributions to teaching and research. CCR affiliate Jon Martin received the 2026 Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award, recognizing excellence in teaching and …
2026 Reid Bryson Scholarship Winners
2026 Reid Bryson Scholarship Winners
State Climatology Office Hosts Extreme Weather and Climate Services Roadshow
State Climatology Office Hosts Extreme Weather and Climate Services Roadshow
Call for Submissions: 10th Annual International Polar Film Festival (PFF)
USAPECS (US Association of Polar Early Career Scientists) is excited to host the 10th anniversary of the International Polar Film Festival during APECS International Polar Week! We are showcasing short films (1–30 min) about the …
UW-Madison Leads New Interdisciplinary Storm-Impact Research Center
UW-Madison is leading a multidisciplinary research center focused on advancing and predicting the impacts of severe storms. The initiative brings together experts to study storm risks, resilience, and climate-driven weather changes.
NASA Extends PREFIRE CubeSat Climate Mission through 2026
NASA’s PREFIRE CubeSat Mission, the twin cube satellites will operate through at least September 2026, expanding focus from the poles to the whole planet to improve modelling and weather forecasts.
Chris Kucharik Featured in Story About Wisconet
UW‘s statewide network of hyper-local weather stations gives Wisconsin growers a powerful tool to reduce costs and improve yields.
November 2025 CCR Highlights
Center for Climatic Research scientists, students, and partners demonstrated numerous examples of the Wisconsin Idea in November 2025.
Professors Zoet and Haseloff Awarded Grant to Study Glaciers and Sea Level Rise
CCR affiliates and geoscience professors Luke Zoet and Marianne Haseloff are using a grant from the Arête Glacier Initiative to understand the movement and melting of giant glaciers, potentially reducing their impact on sea level rise.
State Climatology Office Featured in Stories About Fall Colors and Unseasonable Warmth
Check out these news articles from September and October 2025 featuring the Wisconsin State Climatology Office.
Dr. Michael Notaro visited Nekoosa High School to work with the students in learning about meteorological instrumentation
Through funding from the USDA NIFA-supported Wisconsin Rural Partnerships Institute, Dr. Michael Notaro visited Nekoosa High School to work with the students in learning about meteorological instrumentation, the urban heat island effect and benefits of …