The School of Freshwater Sciences’ Freshwater Colloquium creates a platform for students, faculty and scientists to discuss their research and emergent issues related to freshwater resources. Presentations are open to the public.
All events will take place on Mondays from 3:30-4:20 p.m. in-person in the GLRF Ballroom.
The School of Freshwater Sciences Great Lakes Research Facility, is located at 600 E. Greenfield Ave.
Fall 2026
Most talks scheduled for the Fall 2026 Freshwater Colloquium Series will highlight research and emergent issues related to freshwater resources. No sign up required. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy provided refreshments.
September 14
Toward a Unified Great Lakes Early Detection Network: Applying eDNA Metabarcoding Across Jurisdictions to Identify Emerging Aquatic Invaders Rachael Giglio, Ph.D.. Geneticist Rachel Brown, Ph.D., Deputy Project Leader U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
September 21
Nature’s Allies—8 Conservationists Who Changed Our World: Lessons from the Great Conservationists of the Past Larry Nielsen, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus NC State University School of Natural Resources
September 28
NOAA’s Numerical Weather Prediction Moonshot effort Clark Evans, Ph.D. Research Physical Scientist, NOAA Adjunct Professor, UWM School of Freshwater Sciences
October 5
Green Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR): Protecting the World’s Largest Freshwater Estuary Emily Tyner, Director of Freshwater Strategy, UW-Green Bay
October 12
Microplastics, Not a Micro Problem: Isolation and Analysis of Micro and Nanoplastics in Complex Environmental Matrices Megan Jamison Hart, Ph.D., Ohio State University
October 19
Assessing the Basis for Heritable Phenotypic Variation in Lake Charr Ecomorphs of Lake Superior Rick Goetz, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, UWM School of Freshwater Sciences
October 26
Propositions for the Next Phase of the New Emscher’s Evolution: Using Speculative Design to Probe an Uncanny Watershed James Wasley, Professor, UWM School of Architecture & Urban Planning
November 2
The Vadose Zone: a Source and Pathway for Contaminant Transport to Freshwater Charles Paradis, PhD. Assistant Professor, Geosciences, UWM Affiliate Assistant Professor, UWM School of Freshwater Sciences
November 9
Is Habitat Remediation and Restoration Improving Ecological Health of Great Lakes AOCs? Joel Hoffman, Director of Research, University of Minnesota-Duluth
November 16
Topic TBD Todd Miller, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Environmental Health Sciences, UWM Zilber College of Public Health Affiliate Associate Professor, UWM School of Freshwater Sciences
November 30
Topic TBD Maria Steadmon, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow, UWM School of Freshwater Sciences Aleksandr Drugorub, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow, UWM School of Freshwater Sciences
December 7
PFAS Interactions with Natural Minerals Ying Wang, Ph.D. Professor, UWM College of Engineering & Applied Science Affiliate Professor, UWM School of Freshwater Sciences
