Laguna Bacalar, Mexico’s second largest natural lake, is one of the most unique freshwater lakes on Earth. Part of an important ecological corridor, ranging from tropical forest to the Caribbean Sea, it is also threatened by economic development. Last spring, …
Joshua Swigart, a former environmental consultant for the oil industry, is now a PhD candidate at the School of Freshwater Sciences. Working with Laodong Guo and Marcia Silva, he is furthering his research into developing equipment that would decontaminate water …
“I’ve always been the bug girl,” says Amy Ressel. As a kid, Ressel wanted microscopes and bug boxes for Christmas. After high school, she served in the Air Force and then worked as a maintenance mechanic at Mitchell International Airport. …
When Adam Mahsem enrolled in the School of Freshwater Sciences new bachelor’s degree program in fall 2021, he was focused on getting involved and learning skills that would land him a good job. Mahsem had been in the workforce — …
Last October, Max Morgan landed his dream job: interim captain of the Neeskay, the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences’ research vessel. Here’s what the SFS alum has to say about how he’s combined his passions for boating and science into …
What’s one of the most rewarding parts about working in water science? You can make a difference in a multitude of ways. “One of the reasons I wanted to go into science is that I wanted to have a positive …
School of Freshwater Sciences students got hands-on experience through a variety of internships in summer and fall of 2021. Here’s what a few of them had to say about their experiences. Lee DuBois Location: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in …
One of Lexi Passante’s goals as a UWM School of Freshwater Sciences’ graduate student is to improve her science communication skills so that she can easily explain her research and inspire others who are interested in science careers. She recently …
Tyler Kunze never anticipated a career as a water scientist. Yet in May, he became the first student to earn a bachelor’s degree in water science from UW-Green Bay. He’s now a graduate student in UW-Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences. …
