University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: Wisconsin Heat Health Network

Extreme heat in focus for Nelson Institute capstone students

University of Wisconsin–Madison students research extreme heat in partnership with community organizations.

UniverCity Alliance celebrates partnership across Wisconsin during State Tour

The events were held as a part of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s 175th anniversary celebration.

A heat wave is hitting Wisconsin. Here’s what you should know

Wisconsin State Journal | Abby Machtig | July 25, 2023

UW-Madison grad students work with climatologist on tool to alert communities to dangerous heat levels

University of Wisconsin System | Abigail Becker | Nov. 18, 2022

Grad students work with climatologist on tool to alert communities to dangerous heat levels

University Communications | Abigail Becker | Oct. 24, 2022

How Will Milwaukee Mitigate the Danger of Future Heat Waves?

Milwaukee Magazine | Anna Marie Zorn | Sept. 15, 2022

Heat is the top weather-related killer in the US. Why ranking heat waves could save lives

USA TODAY | Ashley R. Williams | Aug. 25, 2022

Madison, Milwaukee study new approach to prepare communities for intense heat

Three University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate students are working with climatologist Larry Kalkstein on a new tool that would alert communities to dangerous heat levels.

Milwaukee, Madison among select group of cities helping to build tool that would alert people to dangerous heat waves

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Madeline Heim | July 11, 2022

Amid calls to name heat waves, Wisconsin tests ways to predict death toll

Wisconsin State Journal | Chris Hubbuch | June 14, 2022