I think we'll see a number of (embryonic stem cell) spin-outs in Wisconsin - we got the first one going, and we're working on at least one more.

When we say there is going to be a private research and a public research institute, that is true. But we expect that the science at the two institutes is going to be very collaborative. Our hope is that it is essentially seamless.

The governor depends on the university being an economic engine for the state. Having a private research institute will enhance our ability to more quickly transfer discoveries to the marketplace for the benefit of the university, the state and humankind.

It will give flexibility to attract star faculty to take advantage of opportunities when they come along in a much quicker fashion than a public institution can often react.

What's the harm of a little mystification? It sure beats boring statistical analyses.

They laughed at Galileo. They laughed at Newton. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.