Freshwater Colloquium Series – Spring 2025

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 …

SFS & Milwaukee Panthers Basketball Event

Join the School of Freshwater Sciences and Milwaukee Athletics for a Panther Pride event on Sunday, February 2nd as the Panthers take on Purdue Fort Wayne. The game tips off at 2 pm at UWM Panther Arena.  Score your seats …

Capstone Students Support Restoration with LNRP

UWM School of Freshwater Sciences undergrad students in the Capstone class, led by Dr. Ryan Newton, partnered with Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP) to support restoration work on the Valley Creek Corridor in Port Washington, WI. The students provided data …

The Neeskay Returns Home

Our research vessel, the Neeskay, just arrived back from its regular inspection and has been repainted and repaired for the next season. It’s looking great for some winter projects on the mid-lake reef in Lake Michigan. So much is unknown about …

SFS Graduates & Awards Celebration

Join us on Friday, December 13, 2024 as we recognize graduating students and scholarship/award recipients in the School of Freshwater Sciences. We will meet in GLRF 3080 at 10-11am for a presentation, bagels and coffee, and a short break before …

Freshwater Science Preview Day for High School Students

Are you passionate about saving the planet’s most precious resource? Do you dream of a career in marine biology, aquatic science, ecosystem research, or environmental science? If so, don’t miss out! We invite you to attend UW-Milwaukee’s Freshwater Sciences Preview Day on Friday, …

School of Freshwater Sciences Open House at Harbor Fest 2024

The School of Freshwater Sciences will host an open house during Harbor Fest on Sunday, September 29, from 11am-3pm. Harbor Fest, in its ninth year, brings more than 5,000 people to Harbor Plaza and Greenfield Avenue for a free, family-friendly …