Tom Still

Why basic research matters at Wisconsin’s colleges and universities

There are 115 universities in the United States that can lay claim...

Bits, bytes, and pieces: Tech jobs and wages, broadband, gravity waves, and more

A bit about a lot of things … Growth spurt in tech jobs:...

In Washington, political season means only consensus bills get passed

The nation’s capital can be a sports-crazy town, with professional football, baseball,...

Immigration reform elusive in election year, but inevitable for economy

If the image of Somalis from arid East Africa working in a...

Still time in legislative session to address economic growth bills

People who often follow news from the state Capitol might easily conclude...

Repeal nuclear moratorium — but don’t expect new power plants in Wisconsin

It’s hard to find a more knowledgeable advocate of nuclear energy than...

Campus entrepreneurism moves from fad to fixture for students, faculty

Atop a hill that overlooks the core of Milwaukee’s largest health care...

Wisconsin can move into the R&D passing lane with autonomous vehicles

Wisconsin has always been in the driver’s seat when it comes to...

Computer sciences at UW–Madison expanding reach into Wisconsin economy

On a campus famed for its breakthroughs in biotechnology, engineering, and agriculture,...

Global energy debate hits home with plans for a gas-fired power plant in Wisconsin

It probably flies over the heads of most people when world leaders...