In one of his communication classes at UWM, his professor showed Jesus Velarde-Moctezuma and his classmates a photo of a banana leaf. “Each one of us saw the same exact object but interpreted it very differently,” he recalled. “Some people …
From “Star Trek” to the SETI program, humanity loves to speculate on a burning question: Is there alien life somewhere out there in the vast reaches of the universe? For Dirk Schulze-Makuch, the question isn’t so speculative: It’s his job. …
In the wild, frog romance is a raucous affair. When it’s time to mate, the female Eastern gray tree frog makes her way to the pond, when there could be hundreds of potential suitors, each calling to her in loud …
Welcome back to Wisconsin to the common yellowthroat. Found throughout much of North America in breeding season, the male common yellowthroat features a distinctive “witchety-witchety-witchety” sound that even the most novice of birders might recognize. But females might be attracted …
What do Batman, the Greek monster Argos, and a fictional flesh-eating virus have in common? They were all the subjects of some frightfully wellresearched presentations at UWM’s Beastly Conference in May. The Beastly Conference is becoming an annual tradition in …
Milwaukee is a city of opportunity – if you live in the right neighborhood. The proof is mapped out in blue and white. This map (accessible at https://bit.ly/3xs9hI6) was made as part of the Mapping Opportunity for the Milwaukee Metro Area …
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a pioneering sort of place. Nestled right on the California coastline – the building has decks that stretch out over Monterey Bay itself – the aquarium was the first institution to build a living kelp …
Think of a well-known astronomer. Chances are you picture someone like Galileo, Sir Isaac Newton, or Johannes Kepler. In other words, a white man from hundreds of years ago. Sparrow Roch would like to change that. “There are many other …
If you ask Robert “Biko” Baker about himself, he’ll tell you straight up that he’s a jock. And a nerd. And a hip-hop journalist, a historian, a teacher, a voting rights advocate, a CEO, and a proud Milwaukeean. Just to …
Unusual walkway tiles created at UWM—using 95% recycled materials—now form an inspiring path in front of the engineering building at a New York university: a pedestrian stroll that spotlights problems inherent in electronic and construction waste. From 2021-22, the Binghamton …
Ryan Sorenson’s mother gives good advice. “Growing up, my mom always said, ‘Don’t sit on the sidelines and complain. Get in the game and make a difference,” he recalled from his desk in the mayor’s office in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. “I …
After completing my Urban Geography BA in 2018, I launched an Instagram account called “The Wisconsinista” that combined my passion for tourism with my knowledge of Wisconsin and its geography, both environmental and cultural. Through sharing travel guides, hikes, tips, …
How many of you have heard of the video game Pong? Its concept was as simple as its name. It took two players, each one controlling a paddle, hitting an electronic ball back and forth across a screen. Pong was …
A medical interpreter’s job is to help patients and their care providers communicate. Patients and doctors with a language barrier need interpreters’ help to speak about symptoms, treatment options, insurance, and more. But the job can take a toll, especially …
Chancellor Mark Mone puts the credit for UWM’s recognition as a top research institution squarely on the shoulders of all campus researchers. “You helped address societal issues and fed the bank of solutions and new products,” Mone told the crowd …
