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Encyclopedia > List of University of Wisconsin people

This is a list of notable people associated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the United States. The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public university located in Madison, Wisconsin. ...

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Notable alumni

Nobel laureates

A commemorative plaque remembering Bardeen and the Theory of Superconductivity, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus John Bardeen (May 23, 1908 – January 30, 1991) was an American physicist. ... Hannes Alfvén (1908–1995) accepting the Nobel Prize for his work on magnetohydrodynamics [1]. List of Nobel Prize laureates in Physics from 1901 to the present day. ... Stanford Moore (September 4, 1913 – August 23, 1982) was a U.S. biochemist. ... This is a list of Nobel Prize laureates in Chemistry from 1901 to the present day. ... John Hasbrouck van Vleck (March 13, 1899 – October 27, 1980) was an American physicist. ... Hannes Alfvén (1908–1995) accepting the Nobel Prize for his work on magnetohydrodynamics [1]. List of Nobel Prize laureates in Physics from 1901 to the present day. ... Theodore Schultz, the 1979 winner (jointly with Arthur Lewis) of the Bank of Sweden Prize in the Economic Sciences (also known as the Nobel Prize in Economics) was born 1902 in the United States. ... The Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences (Swe. ... Erwin Neher (born 1944 in Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria) is a German biologist. ... List of Nobel Prize laureates in Physiology or Medicine from 1901 to the present day. ... Paul Delos Boyer (born July 31, 1918) is an American biochemist. ... This is a list of Nobel Prize laureates in Chemistry from 1901 to the present day. ... Günter Blobel (born May 21, 1936) is a German biologist. ... List of Nobel Prize laureates in Physiology or Medicine from 1901 to the present day. ... Jack St. ... Hannes Alfvén (1908–1995) accepting the Nobel Prize for his work on magnetohydrodynamics [1]. List of Nobel Prize laureates in Physics from 1901 to the present day. ... Integrated circuit showing memory blocks, logic and input/output pads around the periphery A monolithic integrated circuit (also known as IC, microchip, silicon chip, computer chip or chip) is a miniaturized electronic circuit (consisting mainly of semiconductor devices, as well as passive components) which has been manufactured in the surface... Alan Graham MacDiarmid (24 April 1927 _ ) is a chemist. ... This is a list of Nobel Prize laureates in Chemistry from 1901 to the present day. ... Tatum won the Nobel Prize for his work in genetics Edward Lawrie Tatum (December 14, 1909 – November 5, 1975) was an American geneticist. ... List of Nobel Prize laureates in Physiology or Medicine from 1901 to the present day. ...

Academics

Stephen Ambrose, at the 2001 premiere of Band of Brothers. ... Richard Bellman (1920–1984) was an applied mathematician, celebrated for his invention of dynamic programming in 1953, and important contributions in other fields of mathematics. ... In computer science, dynamic programming is a method for reducing the runtime of algorithms exhibiting the properties of overlapping subproblems and optimal substructure, described below. ... Walter William Ristow (April 20, 1908-April 3, 2006) was the head of the map library at the New York Public Library and later the Library of Congress. ... Frederick Jackson Turner Frederick Jackson Turner (November 14, 1861–1932) was, with Charles A. Beard, the most influential American historian of the early 20th century. ...

Athletics

Kenneth E. Behring (born June 13, 1928 in Monroe, Wisconsin), is a businessman, philanthropist, and the former owner of the Seattle Seahawks football team. ... City Seattle, Washington Other nicknames The Hawks Team colors Pacific Blue, Navy Blue, Neon Green, White Head Coach Mike Holmgren Owner Paul Allen General manager Tim Ruskell Mascot Blitz Local radio Flagship stations: KIRO (710 AM) Announcers: Warren Moon and Steve Raible League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1976-present... Michael Bennett (born August 13, 1978 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American Football player who currently plays running back for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. // High school career Bennett attended Milwaukee Tech High School. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... City New Orleans, Louisiana Team colors Old Gold, Black, and White Head Coach Sean Payton Owner Tom Benson General manager Mickey Loomis Mascot Gumbo Local radio Flagship stations: WWL (870 AM)-English and WFNO (830 AM)-Spanish Announcers: Jim Henderson, Hokie Gajan, Kenny Wilkerson, and Larry Matson (English); Marco Garcia... Brooks Montana Bollinger (born November 15, 1979 in Grand Forks, North Dakota) is a quarterback for the NFLs New York Jets. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames Gang Green Team colors Green and White Head Coach Eric Mangini Owner Robert Wood Johnson IV General manager Mike Tannenbaum Local radio Flagship stations: WABC (770 AM) and WEPN (1050 AM) Announcers: Marty Lyons and Bob Wischusen League/Conference affiliations American Football League... Rene Bourque (b. ... NHL can also be an abbreviation for National Historic Landmark or Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. ... The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. ... Christopher J. Chambers (born August 12, 1978 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American football wide receiver currently playing for the Miami Dolphins. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... City Miami Gardens, Florida Other nicknames The Fins Team colors Aqua Green, Coral Orange, Navy Blue, and White Head Coach Nick Saban Owner Wayne Huizenga General manager Randy Mueller Mascot T. D. Local radio Flagship stations: WAXY (790 AM) and WNMA (1210 AM) -Spanish Announcers: Jimmy Cefalo and Joe Rose... Christos K. Chelios (born January 25, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American defenseman for the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL. He has earned many awards during his long career, and is considered one of the best Americans to ever play in the NHL. With the retirement of Mark... NHL can also be an abbreviation for National Historic Landmark or Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. ... The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA. They play in the National Hockey League (NHL). ... Ron Dayne Ron Dayne (born March 14, 1978 in Berlin, New Jersey) is an American football player, playing running back for the Denver Broncos of the NFL. Dayne was a star running back throughout high school (Overbrook Senior High School in Pine Hill, New Jersey) and was recruited by many... The Heisman Memorial Trophy Award (also known simply as the Heisman Trophy or The Heisman), named after former college football player and coach John W. Heisman, is considered the most prestigious award in American college football. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... City Denver, Colorado Other nicknames Orange Crush Team colors Broncos Navy Blue, Orange, and White Head Coach Mike Shanahan Owner Pat Bowlen General manager Ted Sundquist Mascot Miles Local radio Flagship stations: KOA (850 AM)-English and KBNO (1280 AM)-Spanish Announcers: David Diaz-Infante and Dave Logan-English; Luke... Lee Evans (born March 11, 1981 in Bedford, Ohio) is an American football player who currently plays wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. He was drafted by the Bills out of the University of Wisconsin with the 13th pick of the 1st round in the 2004 NFL... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... City Orchard Park, New York Team colors Dark Navy, Red, Royal, Nickel, and White Head Coach Dick Jauron Owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Michael Howard Finley (born March 6, 1973 in Melrose Park, Illinois) is a professional basketball player who is currently with the NBAs San Antonio Spurs. ... The National Basketball Association of the United States and Canada, commonly known as the NBA, is the premier professional basketball league in North America. ... The San Antonio Spurs are a professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. ... Jamar Fletcher (born August 28, 1979 in St. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... City San Diego, California Other nicknames Bolts, Super Chargers Team colors Navy Blue, White, and Gold Head Coach Marty Schottenheimer Owner Alex Spanos George Pernicano (Minority owner (3%)) General manager A.J. Smith Fight song San Diego Super Chargers Local radio Flagship stations: KIOZ (105. ... Terrell Fletcher (born September 14, 1973 in St. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... City San Diego, California Other nicknames Bolts, Super Chargers Team colors Navy Blue, White, and Gold Head Coach Marty Schottenheimer Owner Alex Spanos George Pernicano (Minority owner (3%)) General manager A.J. Smith Fight song San Diego Super Chargers Local radio Flagship stations: KIOZ (105. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... The National Football League Players Association, or NFLPA, is the labor union of players in footballs National Football League. ... Devin Harris (born February 27, 1983 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin) is an American basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks. ... The National Basketball Association of the United States and Canada, commonly known as the NBA, is the premier professional basketball league in North America. ... The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. ... Dany Heatley (born January 21, 1981, in Freiburg, Germany) is a Canadian professional hockey player. ... NHL can also be an abbreviation for National Historic Landmark or Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. ... This article discusses the current National Hockey League team. ... Erasmus James (born November 4, 1982 in Basseterre, Saint Kitts in the West Indies) is an American football defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL. He was selected with the 18th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft out of the University of Wisconsin. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... City Minneapolis, Minnesota Other nicknames The Vikes, The Purple People Eaters Team colors Purple, Gold, and White Head Coach Brad Childress Owner Zygi Wilf General manager Rob Brzezinski Fight song Skol, Vikings Mascot Ragnar and Vikadontis Rex Local radio Flagship stations: KFAN (1130 AM) Announcers: Paul Allen, Greg Coleman, and... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... 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NHL can also be an abbreviation for National Historic Landmark or Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. ... Curtis Shayne Joseph (born April 29, 1967 in Keswick, Ontario, Canada), nicknamed Cujo, is a National Hockey League goalie who is considered one of the best goaltenders in the game. ... NHL can also be an abbreviation for National Historic Landmark or Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. ... The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale. ... Matt Katula (born August 22, 1982) is a long snapper for the Baltimore Ravens. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... City Baltimore, Maryland Team colors Purple, Black, and Gold Head Coach Brian Billick Owner Steve Bisciotti General manager Ozzie Newsome Mascot Edgar, Allan, and Poe Local radio Flagship stations: WBAL (1090) and WIYY (97. ... Harry Buddy Melges, Jr. ... Ahmad Merritt Ahmad-Rashad Merritt (born February 5, 1977 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American Football player, currently a free agent wide receiver in the NFL. He signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Wisconsin in 2000. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... City Irving, Texas Other nicknames Americas Team, The Boys Team colors Royal Blue, Navy Blue, Silver-Green, Silver, and White Head Coach Bill Parcells Owner Jerry Jones General manager Jerry Jones Mascot Rowdy [1] Local radio Flagship stations: THE TICKET (1310 AM) Announcers: Brad Sham (play-by-play), Charlie... Brian Patrick Mullen (born March 16, 1962 in New York City, New York) is a former professional ice hockey player who spent eleven seasons in the NHL playing for the Winnipeg Jets, New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks, and New York Islanders. ... The modernized NHL shield logo debuted in 2005, replacing the orange and black shield, which had been used since the leagues inception. ... The New York Rangers (NYR) are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City, New York, USA. They play in the National Hockey League (NHL). ... Kirk Penney (born November 23, 1980 in North Shore, New Zealand) is a basketball player who is currently a shooting guard for Israeli and Euroleague power Maccabi Tel Aviv. ... Maccabi Elite Tel-Aviv (מכבי תל-אביב) is a basketball team based in Tel-Aviv, Israel. ... The Euroleague is a high-caliber professional basketball league with teams from all over Europe. ... For months before the Olympic Games, runners relay the Olympic Flame from Olympia to the opening ceremony. ... 1904 Yearbook Of matchless swiftness; but of silent pace. ... An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or simply black), is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... For months before the Olympic Games, runners relay the Olympic Flame from Olympia to the opening ceremony. ... Paul John Quantrill (born November 3, 1968 in London, Ontario, Canada) is a right-handed reliever in Major League Baseball. ... Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in professional baseball in North America. ... Steven Reinprecht (born May 7, 1976 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a professional ice hockey player. ... NHL can also be an abbreviation for National Historic Landmark or Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. ... Mike Richter Mike Richter (born September 22, 1966 in Abington, Pennsylvania) is a former NHL goaltender. ... NHL can also be an abbreviation for National Historic Landmark or Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. ... The New York Rangers (NYR) are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City, New York, USA. They play in the National Hockey League (NHL). ... Pat Richter (born September 9, 1941 in Prophetstown, Illinois) is the former University of Wisconsin athletic director. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... City Landover, Maryland Other nicknames The Skins Team colors Burgundy and Gold Head Coach Joe Gibbs Owner Daniel Snyder General manager Vinny Cerrato Fight song Hail to the Redskins Local radio Flagship stations: WJFK 106. ... Allan Huber Bud Selig (born July 30, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is the current Commissioner of Baseball, having been formally appointed on July 2, 1998 after having served as acting commissioner since 1992. ... In 1920, the owners of Major League Baseball, in order to reestablish confidence of fans in the sport following the Black Sox Scandal, established the office of Commissioner of Baseball. ... Tony Simmons Tony DeAngelo Simmons (born December 8, 1974 in Chicago, Illinois) is a Canadian Football player for the B.C. Lions of the CFL. He formally played in the NFL for the New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, and most recently the New York Giants. ... The Canadian Football League (CFL), also known by its French name, Ligue canadienne de football (LCF), is a professional league located entirely in Canada that plays Canadian football. ... The British Columbia Lions are a Canadian Football League team based in Vancouver, British Columbia. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... Jim Sorgi (born December 3, 1980 in Fraser, MI) is an American football quarterback playing for the Indianapolis Colts. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... City Indianapolis, Indiana Team colors Speed Blue and White Head Coach Tony Dungy Owner Jim Irsay General manager Bill Polian Mascot Spike and Spirit Local radio Flagship stations: WFBQ (94. ... Scott Starks (born July 23, 1983 in St. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... City Jacksonville, Florida Other nicknames The Jags Team colors Teal, Black, and Gold Head Coach Jack Del Rio Owner Wayne Weaver General manager James Harris Mascot Jaxson de Ville Local radio Flagship stations: WOKV (690 AM) and WJGL (96. ... Bob Suter (born May 16, 1957 in Madison, Wisconsin was American ice hockey defenseman. ... NHL can also be an abbreviation for National Historic Landmark or Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. ... Gary Suter was born in Madison, Wisconsin on June 24, 1964. ... NHL can also be an abbreviation for National Historic Landmark or Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. ... Ryan Suter (born January 21, 1985 in Madison, Wisconsin) is a professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Nashville Predators of the NHL. Suter was drafted in the 1st round, 7th overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. ... NHL can also be an abbreviation for National Historic Landmark or Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. ... Mark Gerald Tauscher (born June 17, 1977 in Marshfield, Wisconsin) is an American football Offensive Tackle who currently plays for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL. College career Despite being named All-State in football after his junior and senior seasons in high school, Tauscher only made the University... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... City Green Bay, Wisconsin Team colors Dark Green, Gold, and White Head Coach Mike McCarthy Owner A public company General manager Ted Thompson Fight song Go! You Packers! Go! Local radio Flagship stations: Milwaukee - WTMJ (620 AM) Green Bay - WNFL (1440 AM) and WIXX (101. ... Troy Darnell Vincent (born June 8, 1971 in Trenton, New Jersey) is an American football player who currently plays free safety for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins out of the University of Wisconsin with the seventh pick in the first round of... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... City Orchard Park, New York Team colors Dark Navy, Red, Royal, Nickel, and White Head Coach Dick Jauron Owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. ...

Arts and entertainment

Gina Cerminara is one of the renowned authors in the field of Spirituality and Reincarnation. ... Lynne Cheney Lynne Ann Vincent Cheney (born August 14, 1941) is the wife of Vice President Richard B. Cheney. ... A Second Lady is a title sometimes used in reference to the wife of a vice president, styled relative to the title of First Lady, the wife of a president. ... Dale Chihuly has become famous for his intricate, vividly-colored, eye-catching glasswork. ... Joan Cusack (born October 11, 1962 in New York City) is an Academy Award-nominated American actress and comedienne. ... GRODMIN (film) director Jim Horwitz. ... GRODMIN is the 2005 independent film written and directed by Jim Horwitz. ... Jane co-starring alongside Bryan Cranston in the Malcolm in the Middle Pilot. ... Malcolm in the Middle was an American situation comedy created by Linwood Boomer for the Fox Network. ... Michael Mann Michael Kenneth Mann (born February 5, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. ... Steve Miller Steve Miller (born October 5, 1943) is a blues and rock and roll guitarist and performer. ... Joyce Carol Oates, or JCO, (June 16, 1938 - ) is a noted 20th and 21st century American author and is the with the Program in Creative Writing at Princeton University, where she has taught since 1978 [1]. Oates is also the editor of the Norton anthology Telling Stories - An Anthology for... Meinhardt Raabe (IMDB:nm0704638), (born in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, 1915-09-02) is the oldest surviving Munchkin-actor from The Wizard of Oz. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Ben Sidran, (1943- ) may be best-known for having written the Steve Miller hit song Space Cowboy. ... Daniel J. Travanti (born March 7, 1940 in Kenosha, Wisconsin) is an actor best known for his starring role in the television drama Hill Street Blues. ... An Emmy Award. ... Butch Vig Bryan Butch Vig (born August 2, 1957 in Viroqua, Wisconsin) is both a rock musician and record producer. ... Garbage is an American-British rock group formed in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1994. ... Boz Scaggs album cover Boz Scaggs (born William Royce Scaggs, June 8, 1944) is an Ohio-born Texan singer, songwriter and guitarist. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The gold medal awarded for Public Service in Journalism The Pulitzer Prize is an American award regarded as the highest honor in print journalism, literary achievements, and musical compositions. ... Frank Lloyd Wright (June 8, 1867 – April 9, 1959) was one of the most prominent and influential architects of the first half of the 20th century. ... David Zucker (born October 16, 1947 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is a Jewish American movie director. ... Jerry Zucker (born March 11, 1950 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American movie director best known for his role in directing comedy spoof films. ...

Aviators and Astronauts

Laurel Clark Laurel Blair Salton Clark (March 10, 1961 – February 1, 2003) was a medical doctor, United States Navy Captain, NASA astronaut and Space Shuttle mission specialist of STS-107 (Columbia) who was killed when the craft disintegrated after re-entry into the Earths atmosphere. ... Charles Lindbergh Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr. ... James Arthur Lovell, Jr. ... Apollo 13 was the third American manned lunar landing mission, part of the Apollo program. ... BREWSTER H. SHAW, JR. (COLONEL, USAF, RET.) NASA ASTRONAUT (FORMER) PERSONAL DATA: Born May 16, 1945, in Cass City, Michigan. ... Space Shuttle Columbia (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-102) was the first space shuttle in NASAs orbital fleet. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Business

  • Carol Bartz Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO of Autodesk, Inc.
  • Tom Pyle, chairman and president, Pyle Group, former chairman and CEO, Rayovac Group
  • Lee R. Raymond, chairman and CEO, Exxon Mobil

Autodesk, Inc. ... Lee R. Raymond has been the chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil since 1999. ... Exxon Mobil Corporation or ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), headquartered in Irving, Texas, is an oil producer and distributor formed on November 30, 1999, by the merger of Exxon and Mobil. ...

Engineering

Helmer Swenholt was born 28 June 1886 in Wittenbery, Shawano Co (near Shawano, Wisconsin). ... 332nd Engineer General Service Regiment or 332nd Engineer Regiment[1] was was activated as a Special Service Regiment in May 1942, as a unit in the United States Army. ...

News, journalism, and broadcasting

Deborah Blum (born October 19, 1954) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author. ... A CBS News Special Report ident card CBS News is the news division of American television and radio network CBS. Its current president is Sean McManus who is also head of CBS Sports. ... The New York Times is an internationally known daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed in the United States and many other nations worldwide. ... Michael Feldman (born 1949) is the host of Michael Feldmans WhadYa Know?, a radio program distributed by Public Radio International. ... WhadYa Know? is a American comedy, interview and quiz show that is distributed weekly by Public Radio International. ... Jeff Greenfield (born June 10, 1943 in New York, NY) has been a senior analyst at CNN since 1998 and contributor to Judy Woodruffs Inside Politics. ... The Cable News Network, usually referred to as CNN, is a cable television network founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. ... Paul Ingrassia is president of Dow Jones Newswires, a unit of Dow Jones & Company. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Beat Reporting has been presented since 1991 for a distinguished example of beat reporting characterized by sustained and knowledgeable coverage of a particular subject or activity. ... Arthur C. Nielsen, Sr. ... ACNielsen is a U.S. marketing research firm, based in New York City. ... Greta Van Susteren, on FOX News. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Law and politics

Shirley S. Abrahamson is the Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. ... The Chief Justice in many countries is the name for the presiding member of a Supreme Court in Commonwealth- or other countries with an Anglosaxon type of justice, such as the Supreme Court of the United States, the Supreme Court of Canada, the Supreme Court of New Zealand, the Supreme... Wisconsin Supreme Court - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Prof. ... This page lists Presidents of Bangladesh. ... Cover of the book Jayaprakash by Lakshminarayan Lal. ... Bharat Ratna is Indias highest civilian award, awarded for the highest degrees of national service. ... Tammy Suzanne Green Baldwin (born February 11, 1962), American politician, is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1999, representing the Second Congressional District of Wisconsin (map). ... The chamber of the United States House of Representatives is located in the south wing of the Capitol building, in Washington, D.C.. This photograph shows a rare glimpse of the four vote tallying boards (the blackish squares across the top), which display each members name and vote as... Richard Bruce Dick Cheney (born January 30, 1941) is the 46th Vice President of the United States, serving under the President George W. Bush. ... A vice president is an officer in government or business who is next in rank below a president. ... Dr Jonathan Cruddas (born 7 April 1967, Helston, Cornwall) is the Labour member of Parliament for Dagenham, in England. ... A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to a parliament; in the Westminster system, specifically to the lower house. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... The chamber of the United States House of Representatives is located in the south wing of the Capitol building, in Washington, D.C.. This photograph shows a rare glimpse of the four vote tallying boards (the blackish squares across the top), which display each members name and vote as... James Edward Doyle (born November 23, 1945) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. ... Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq. ... A governor is a governing official, usually the executive (at least nominally, to different degrees also politically and administratively) of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state; furthermore the title applies to officials with a similar mandate as representatives of a chartered company which has... Lawrence Sidney Eagleburger (born August 1, 1930), is an American statesman and diplomat who served under Presidents Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush. ... In several countries, Secretary of State is a senior government position. ... Russell Dana Feingold (born March 2, 1953) is an American politician from the U.S. state of Wisconsin. ... Philip Mayer Kaiser( July 12,,1913) United States governmental and diplomat. ... This article refers to Sen. ... Belle Case La Follette (April 21, 1859 – August 18, 1931) was a lawyer and a womens suffrage activist in Wisconsin. ... Robert Marion La Follette, Sr. ... Laura Miller (born November 18, 1958) is the current mayor of Dallas, Texas. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Big D Location Location in the state of Texas Government Counties Dallas County Collin County Denton County Kaufman County Rockwall County Mayor Laura Miller Geographical characteristics Area     City 997. ... Edmund C. Moy Edmund C. Moy is a personnel advisor to U.S. President George W. Bush. ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the 43rd and current President of the United States and a former governor of Texas. ... Gaylord Nelson Gaylord Anton Nelson (June 4, 1916 – July 3, 2005) was a Democratic Party American politician from Wisconsin. ... Earth Day is a name used by two different observances held annually in the (northern) spring, both intended to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earths environment. ... Paul Samuel Reinsch, (1869- ), was an American political scientist and diplomat. ... 1913 (MCMXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... William Albert Steiger(born,May 15, 1938 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin-died, December 4, 1978 in Washington, D.C.) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1967 until his death in 1978,while in office. ... For people with similar names, see Thomas Thompson. ... The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services is the head of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, concerned with The Secretary is a member of the Presidents Cabinet. ... Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq. ... A governor is a governing official, usually the executive (at least nominally, to different degrees also politically and administratively) of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state; furthermore the title applies to officials with a similar mandate as representatives of a chartered company which has... Edwin E. Witte (January 4, 1887 - May 20, 1960) is sometimes called the father of social security, because he developed the original plan for social security as the executive director of the Presidents Committee on Economic Security in 1934, under United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt. ...

Science and technology

Gene Myron Amdahl (born November 16, 1922) is an American computer architect and hi-tech entrepreneur of Norwegian descent, chiefly known for his work on mainframe computers at International Business Machines (IBM) and later his own companies. ... The speedup of a program using multiple processors in parallel computing is limited by the sequential fraction of the program. ... John Vincent Atanasoff (October 4, 1903-June 15, 1995) was a prominent American computer engineer of Bulgarian and Irish origin. ... 1930 (MCMXXX) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... ... Lynn Margulis. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... The endosymbiotic theory, now generally accepted by biologists, concerns the origins of mitochondria and plastids (e. ... Gaia, also spelled as Gaya, Gæa, Gaea, Gaïa, or Ge, can refer to any one of the following. ... The center of the UMass Amherst campus. ...

Other notable alumni

Cisco Systems, Inc. ... John Muir (1838-1914) John Muir (April 21, 1838 – December 24, 1914) was one of the earliest, and perhaps the most important of, modern conservationists. ... The Sierra Club is an American environmental organization founded on May 28, 1892 in San Francisco, California by the well-known conservationist John Muir, who became its first president. ... Yosemite redirects here. ... Chuck (ChuckOpp Munson) (born 1965) is an American anarchist in Kansas City, Missouri. ...

Notable Wisconsin faculty and staff, former and current

For his research in genetic structure and function in microorganisms.
For describing the genetic code and how it operates in protein synthesis.

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