We had a very successful joint event with Harbor Fest, Sturgeon Fest, and Doors Open Milwaukee on September 29th which brought over 1,600 people to enjoy our 19 stations of information and activities! Visitors were able to learn about microbial …
Brenden Nihart, a graduate of UWM School of Freshwater Sciences shares his story of how hands-on experience, a career fair, and more helped land him his job at WaterTech of America.
Captain Maxwell Morgan spoke with Wisconsin Public Radio for a story featuring the Research Vessel Neeskay, UWM School of Freshwater Sciences’ year-round research vessel. Morgan shares the history of the Neeskay, about current projects and about the future of Great …
The long-running Atmospheric Science study abroad program “Mexico: Air Pollution and Ancient Cultures” will again be offered in UWinteriM 2025. This faculty-led, short-term study abroad program takes students on a journey to world-famous sites across five cities in Mexico. Led by Professor …
From the UWM Report: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded UWM scientist Ryan Newton $2 million to study antimicrobial resistance in wastewater. Newton, associate professor in the School of Freshwater Sciences, will lead a team that will quantify antimicrobial …
Professor Dong Fang Deng has been working with Riveredge Nature Center and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on developing a diet plan that helps young fish grow faster. Last week, at our building in the Harbor District, our incoming …
UWM Distinguished Professor Dr. Paul Roebber, of the Atmospheric Science Program, has been named a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society (AMS)! Election to the grade of Fellow serves as recognition of outstanding contributions to advance the atmospheric and related …
UWM School of Freshwater Sciences Professor Sandra McLellan speaks with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about Lake Michigan swimming safety. McLellan’s research into bacteria in the lake allows her to dispel many of the myths surrounding Lake Michigan cleanliness.
The Urban Milwaukee article written by Graham Kilmer shares details on the South Shore Beach Reconstruction scheduled for this Fall. Milwaukee County Parks and others are working on a project to improve water quality and provide a cleaner, more pleasant …
Brown rivers: Why do the Milwaukee and Kinnickinnic Rivers have a brownish tint? That is the topic for an interview by WISN 12 News Meteorologist Gino Recchia with Dr. Russell Cuhel, Senior Scientist at UWM School of Freshwater Sciences. Dr. …
