For University of Wisconsin-Madison Alumni and Friends Brain Storm UW researchers probe the psychopathic mind. FALL 2012 Student Start-Ups An entrepreneurial spirit moves them. Money Matters Get ready for UW-Madison’s new campaign. Neurology’s Gentleman The remarkable life of Hans Reese. For the Birds Where tradition lives Avian artist Tom Schultz paints his passion. GET BACK IN TOUCH WITH YOUR U-RAH-RAH. GIVE TO THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN TODAY. There’s no better way to reconnect to everything wonderful at UW–Madison. You’ll also make sure that a new generation of Badgers will experience a world-class intellectual environment and a campus life that’s the envy of the Big Ten—just like you did. Your gift will keep your U-RAH-RAH going strong. No matter where life takes you. Visit sharethewonderful.org Photo illustration; original photo by Jeff Sciortino Photography. UWMadison_sprd_alt.indd 1 8/7/12 11:47 AM GET BACK IN TOUCH WITH YOUR U-RAH-RAH. GIVE TO THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN TODAY. There’s no better way to reconnect to everything wonderful at UW–Madison. You’ll also make sure that a new generation of Badgers will experience a world-class intellectual environment and a campus life that’s the envy of the Big Ten—just like you did. Your gift will keep your U-RAH-RAH going strong. No matter where life takes you. Visit sharethewonderful.org Photo illustration; original photo by Jeff Sciortino Photography. FALL 2012 3 UWMadison_sprd_alt.indd 1 8/7/12 11:47 AM INNOV V TION For more than 160 years, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has pushed the boundaries of what is known — and the limits of what is possible. From dairy to dance to vitamin D, our relentless pursuit of new knowledge has made us a world leader in research, teaching and service. Join us in a yearlong celebration of the past, present and future of innovation at UW–Madison. 4 ON WISCONSIN V FALL 2012 INNOV TION contents VOLUME 113, NUMBER 3 For more than 160 years, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has pushed the boundaries of what is known — and the limits of what is possible. From dairy to dance to vitamin D, our relentless pursuit Features of new knowledge has made us a world 22 [Mis]guided Light By Jenny Price ’96 leader in research, teaching and service. Psychopaths are callous, cold, and calculating. But can they be helped? UW researchers are studying the brains of these Join us in a yearlong complex human beings, hoping to unlock the answers — with unprecedented access to a locked-up population. celebration of the past, present and future of innovation at UW–Madison. 30 Madison Calling By John Allen With dwindling tax support, UW-Madison faces a new reality: the university needs to rapidly increase donations from alumni to maintain its world-class status. 38 36 Badger Birdman By Denise Thornton ’82, MA’08 With his meticulous paintings for field guides — and soon, an iPhone app — Tom Schultz ’76 is helping to connect us to the avian world. 38 Imagine a Business By Lydia Statz ’12 First comes the kernel of an idea. Then comes the support for budding entrepreneurs within any major, thanks to a campus cultural shift. 42 A Gentleman and a Scholar By Erika Janik MA’04, MA’06 30 When Allied military leaders needed special expertise during World War II, German-born Hans Reese, a UW neurologist, was their go-to guy. Departments 7 Inside Story 8 Letters 10 Scene 12 News & Notes 42 18 Cool Tool 19 Classroom 20 Sports Cover 46 Traditions Why do psychopaths do the things they do? 49 Badger Connections UW researchers are probing for answers. 66 Flashback Illustration by Brian Stauffer/theispot.com FALL 2012 5 WARF Ad 6 ON WISCONSIN WSF_OnWis_fullpagead5.indd 1 7/20/12 9:59 AM insidestory What does it take to succeed as the head On Wisconsin of a major public research university? FALL 2012 Former UW-Madison JEFF MILLER Publisher Chancellor Donna Shalala Wisconsin Alumni Association recently told the New York 650 North Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706 Voice: (608) 262-2551 • Toll-free: Times that the job is like (888) WIS-ALUM • Fax: (608) 265-8771 that of a tugboat captain: Email: [email protected] Website: onwisconsin.uwalumni.com you try to get the ship aligned and pull it in the Co-Editors Niki Denison, Wisconsin Alumni Association right direction. Cindy Foss, University Communications “It was a lot easier Senior Editor to run a cabinet depart- John Allen, Wisconsin Alumni Association ment than the University of Senior Writer Wisconsin,” says Shalala, Jenny Price ’96, University Communications who left the UW to become Art Director secretary of the U.S. As leaders of American universities tackle their complex Earl J. Madden MFA’82, jobs, average tenure is shrinking. University Communications Department of Health and Production Editor Human Services and now serves as president of the University of Miami. “There are a Eileen Fitzgerald ’79, lot of different constituencies at a university, and the president cannot be successful University Communications without buy-in from all of them.” Class Notes Editor The quest for such a person for UW-Madison will begin this fall when UW System Paula Apfelbach ’83, Wisconsin Alumni Association; Editorial Intern: Aimee Katz x’13 President Kevin Reilly appoints a search committee that represents those constit- Design, Layout, and Production uencies — faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. The goal is naming Barry Carlsen MFA’83; Toni Good ’76, MA’89; someone to succeed Interim Chancellor David Ward MS’62, PhD’63 when his two- Kent Hamele ’78, University Communications year appointment ends next summer. Campus Advisers The average tenure nationally for college and university presidents is seven and a Paula Bonner MS’78, President and CEO, and Mary DeNiro MBA’11, Executive Vice half years, a year shorter than it was six years ago. It’s a complex job. The UW’s new President and COO, Wisconsin Alumni chancellor must have the skills to run an enterprise the size of a major corporation — Association • Amy E. Toburen ’80, Executive Director, University Communications and a 936-acre campus, more than 42,000 students, some 15,000 faculty and staff, and a Marketing • Lynne Johnson, Senior Director of $2.7 billion annual budget. Communications, UW Foundation It’s possible that the candidate ultimately approved by the UW System Board of Advertising Representatives Regents will come from outside higher education. 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