Grantee Profile
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Grants to University of Wisconsin - Madison
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$350,000Active Strategy
2010 (Inactive Grant)
Digital Media & Learning
MADISON, WISCONSIN — To research whether or not playing online games improves reading (over two years).
The MacArthur Foundation awarded University of Wisconsin - Madison $350,000 between 2010 and 2013.
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