Technology-Related Educational Resources

• The University of Wisconsin System is a national leader in genetic research, widely recognized for advances in embryo technologies, cloning, and DNA mapping. The System provides nearly 300 areas of Cutting Edge Research Programs and Facilities related to technology development and transfer to industry.

• The University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks first among the nation’s public universities in R&D spending.

• The Wisconsin Technical College System, consistently rated one of the best in the country, offers courses in cutting-edge technologies such as lasers, microelectronics and nanotechnologies at 16 colleges on 46 campuses across the state.

• Wisconsin high school seniors last year topped the nation in ACT scores for the 7th straight year. The state’s Elementary and Secondary School System ranks 6^th nationally with 2.7 students to instructional computers in school.