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Growing the Future
The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is an engine of scientific discovery, with researchers working across the spectrum of agricultural and life sciences. Academically, the college offers research-based, hands-on teaching of undergraduates; world-class graduate programs rich in research and project assistantships; and short courses, workshops and other programs. Our outreach activities bring the work of the college to Wisconsin businesses, organizations and communities throughout the state. Learn more about CALS.
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I’m not saying no to anything. I am trying to collect information, explore my options.
Rutuja Gupte
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Rutuja Gupte
Rutuja Gupte BSx’26 is an explorer by nature. She grew up near Mumbai, India, but she made the adventuresome decision to come to UW without really knowing anyone on campus. Over the last two years, Gupte has searched through the many options available to her at the university. She built a good base for exploration, taking part in the CALS QuickStart program as an incoming freshman. She knew she wanted to major in genetics and genomics, and after taking a class in data science, she realized she wanted it to be a second major. Gupte has put both fields to use as a researcher in the lab of Nathaniel Sharp. Her explorations have also led her to communities beyond her academic endeavors as the code analysis coach for a Science Olympiad team and as a Hindustani classical vocalist.
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Congratulations on your acceptance to UW–Madison, #FutureBadger! If you’re curious about how our living world works, and how you can help improve it, you’ll find a home here in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. We call it CALS.
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The spring 2025 issue of Grow magazine is available online! Stories include an undergraduate in pursuit of a reclusive salamander, converting emotional connections with lakes and rivers into numbers, Grandparents University, and so much more. Read it now at grow.cals.wisc.edu.
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For decades, CALS has worked closely with family farms to ensure healthy potato harvests. Our researchers are tackling disease prevention and management and the Wisconsin Seed Potato Certification Program provides farmers with high quality seed stock. Together, we’re not just growing our food — we’re growing our futures at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. One Wisconsin. #OnWisconsin.
