University of Wisconsin–Madison

Teaching Q&A: Laura Albert on developing a course about AI

How can instructors successfully create and teach courses about generative AI in their discipline? Laura Albert, Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering, shares how she tackled that challenge in her course, ISYE 603 – AI and Systems.

Calls for nominations for campus teaching awards

Now is the time to nominate outstanding instructors for annual campus awards.

Boost learning through low-stakes writing

Research shows that incorporating informal writing assignments can improve students’ understanding of course material. Find UW–Madison examples from a variety of disciplines – engineering, music, psychology, and more – in Communicating Across the Curriculum, a newly updated resource from Writing Across the Curriculum.

Apply now for Reilly-Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Grants

Seed grants of up to $4,000 and project grants of up to $100,000 are offered to faculty, staff, and students for new community-engaged activities that partner with community organizations to extend and apply research, education, and practice-based knowledge to address needs and foster mutual learning.

CTLM’s Thomas Tobin to kick off UW project management series

Tobin, a senior teaching and learning developer, will speak about how to assess and manage risk in projects in the Sept. 18 session of In Scope, a series offered by the Office of Strategic Consulting.

Course explores teaching transferable skills

Instructors at the college and grades 6-12 levels are invited to a 3-week course on techniques for teaching transferable skills (e.g., teamwork, critical thinking) and work-integrated learning.

Postdocs recognized for excellence in teaching, mentoring, and service

The fifth annual Postdoc Excellence Awards, presented by the UW–Madison Postdoctoral Association, honor postdocs as well as faculty and staff for their contributions.

Apply by May 22 to be a Morgridge Fellow

Interested in community-engaged approaches to research or teaching? Want to think more deeply about the public purposes of higher education? Eager to learn with and from both campus and community leaders? Apply to Morgridge Fellows today!

Enterprise AI at UW–Madison: The smart choice for teaching and learning

Before reaching for "free" public AI services, discover why UW–Madison's enterprise AI tools (Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, Webex AI Assistant, Zoom AI Companion, and more) offer significant advantages for teaching and learning.

Symposium speaker aims to “make teaching more joyful and sustainable”

Christina Katopodis, educator, author, and Mellon Senior Researcher at the City University of New York’s Humanities Alliance, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 UW–Madison Teaching & Learning Symposium on May 15.