The South Shore relocation and redesign received a 2026 Mayor’s Design Awards on May 20 at UWM’s School of Architecture and Urban Planning. Sandra McLellan, Ph.D., and her lab have been involved with this project since 2000, working together with …
Freshwater Sciences student Cayleb Correa was featured in the UWM Class of 2026’s commencement video, which was shown at both ceremonies on Sunday, May 17. The video highlights many students, their academic careers and what’s next for them when they …
Sixteen Freshwater Sciences undergraduate students participated in the 18th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday, April 24th. Congratulations to our stellar undergraduate research student presenters! A special thanks to our faculty members who have served as mentors in their labs: …
Last month, we shared that Cami Armendariz had been shortlisted for Planet Forward’s 2026 Storyfest competition. We’re delighted to share Cami’s short video won “Best Short Video” during this year’s 2026 Storyfest! Planet Forward received a record number of stories …
Undergraduate Research Week at UWM is officially April 20-24, the week leading up to the 18th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday, April 24th. At the School of Freshwater Sciences, we’re proud to have 19 students working in faculty labs …
Research Specialist Jessie Grow was featured in a recent Environmental Monitor article on the development of National Marine Sanctuary’s “Shipwreck Sentinel” buoy. Grow is part of a collaborative effort by UWM-SFS and NOAA working on the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast Sentinel …
Planning your fall schedule? Whether you’re just starting your degree, looking for electives, or finishing up advanced coursework, there are a variety of Freshwater and Atmospheric Sciences courses available this fall. These courses range from introductory classes with no prerequisites …
Dean and professor Rebecca Klaper has been named one of the sixteen 2026 Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters Fellows. These fellows have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to intellectual discourse and public service to receive the 2026 Fellows Awards. …
Dean emeritus and professor emeritus Val Klump is part of “The Natural World of the Bay,” a new feature‑length documentary by filmmaker Dan Larson. This film is the third in a series Dan has produced highlighting the local environment. His recent …
For the eighth year, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee hosted the Southeast Wisconsin Regional SeaPerch Competition. The future of STEM was on display at the Klotsche Center pool on Sunday, March 15. This event brought together 26 teams from across the state …
