McLellan interviewed on health risks after water main breaks

ABC News interviewed Dr. Sandra McLellan, Distinguished Professor at UWM School of Freshwater Sciences, about the health risks that can come from a main break. After a water main break that occurred during Hurricane Milton in St. Petersburg, Florida, residents …

Wisconsin Public Radio talks with Morgan about research vessel Neeskay

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 …

Mexico: Air Pollution and Ancient Cultures

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 …

Newton awarded $2 million grant for antimicrobial resistance study

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 …

Deng Works with Riveredge and WI DNR

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 …

Roebber named fellow of the American Meteorological Society

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 …

McLellan talks with the MJS about swimming safety in Lake Michigan

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.