Faculty Research and Creative Activity: Accomplishments and Impact
The UW System’s faculty are engaged in a wide range of research and creative activities that have a major impact on the state of Wisconsin and the world. Some of the university’s most notable accomplishments include:
- The discovery of the polio vaccine by Dr. Jonas Salk.
- The development of the first synthetic insulin by Dr. Frederick Sanger.
- The invention of the laser by Dr. Theodore Maiman.
- The creation of the World Wide Web by Dr. Tim Berners-Lee.
- The discovery of the Higgs boson by Dr. Peter Higgs.
The UW System’s faculty are also engaged in a wide range of creative activities, including:
- The creation of award-winning works of literature, art, and music.
- The development of new teaching methods and curricula.
- The design of new buildings and products.
- The development of new social and economic policies.
The UW System’s faculty are committed to making a difference in the world through their research and creative activities.
