The Town of Miami, located at the heart of the Copper Corridor, is planning for a new era of growth and development as more residents move to the area to support mining operations in the region. Downtown Miami is the center of the community, as it is home to Town Hall, a variety of local […]
Sustainable Development Goal: 08 Decent Work and Economic Growth
Creating a more equitable workplace and incorporating health equity principles at work
Wood County Health Department’s (WCHD) workforce development plan is central to the department’s ability to address the critical public health challenges facing Wood County. These challenges include an aging public health workforce, funding cuts, and maintaining accreditationby the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). It is essential to the work of WCHD to identify gaps in […]
Improving Wood County health equity via employee policies, hiring practices, and tribal partnerships
The goal of this group project was to improve health equity in Wood County. Health equity occurs when “[E]veryone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. This requires removing obstacles to health such as poverty, discrimination, and their consequences, including powerlessness and lack of access to good jobs with fair […]
Increasing Child Care Access and Child Care Staff Retention in Wood County
The issue of insufficient numbers of child care providers in Wood County, WI can be attributed to low profit-margins of providers and unsustainable staff wages; it is estimated by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families that 36% of Wood County zip codes are in a child care desert. This has resulted in long waiting […]
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Piloto Incubadora de Proyectos de Innovación Pública en la Universidad de Chile, según el Modelo EPI
Durante el año 2023 creamos la Subdirección de Innovación Social y Pública dentro de la Dirección de Innovación de la Universidad de Chile (VID), con el fin de promover mecanismos a nivel central que articulen el rol público del trabajo académico a partir de la creación de propuestas novedosas, inter y transdisciplinares, que se desarrollan […]
Envisioning Innovation Center Stoughton
Using demographic research and community interviews, this student team offered three recommendations to best support Innovation Center Stoughton’s next steps in their community: solidify a value proposition, expand target audiences, and connect community resources. UniverCity Year Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
Finding common threads for employees and sustainable workforce development in Stoughton
This report offers recommendations for the Innovation Center Stoughton to alleviate workforce frictions and aid in workforce development. UniverCity Year Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
Intersecting interests for Stoughton employers and the Innovation Center Stoughton
Informed by detailed analysis of similar centers, this report identifies important resources and programs that the Innovation Center Stoughton should include to strengthen the Stoughton community and local economy. UniverCity Year Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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Creating a system and process design for Innovation Center Stoughton
This report outlines system design recommendations that track tool and equipment metrics, record user learning outcomes, and ensure the safety of all Innovation Center Stoughton users. […]
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Exploring community geothermal for Appleton International Airport
Four groups of students created unique geothermal system design proposals for the Appleton International Airport that would would support at least 25% of total heating and cooling demands in passenger terminal and ancillary buildings. Team Alpha design solution: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/2c1lmmqh1fcqg7qymkxgx27dwa4449siTeam Delta design solution: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/kddj4nu9u775hj37nqclmo2efb9c6bn2Team Epsilon design solution: https://uwmadison.app.box.com/file/1221574087918?s=nq1fskzrjlcyknwfy2d2uj8m2pfb29urTeam Omicron design solution: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/5g8y0vbbodcvcreypv2pwlvj0qlihgua UniverCity Year Contact Info: […]
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