Civil and environmental engineering students Charlanique Hueneke (left) and Lane Keyser present on their research into the performance of a new kind of concrete mixture. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Hannah Somers used virtual reality in her research on the effects of simple versus complex environments on decision making and reaction time. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Joseph Crowley talks about his research into cataloging a collection of about 800 rare Chinese minerals that was recently lent to the Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum at UWM. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Aurora Troncoso researched how ceramic 3D printing can be used as a tool for image-making and storytelling, rather than a device solely for producing objects. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
A record number of students – more than 300 – filled the Wisconsin Room at the UWM Student Union to display almost 300 research projects. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
James Peoples, professor of economics at UWM, talks with student researcher Jehiel Smith about Smith’s research into the effects of red light therapy on zebrafish. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Ali Abedi, vice chancellor for research at UWM, speaks with crowd before the names of the winners are called. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Kyla Esguerra, director of the Office of Undergraduate Research, announces the presentation winners. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Cody Witt accepts an award for outstanding presentation from provost Andrew Daire. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Outstanding presentation awards were given to 21 research projects. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Alexander (Leggy) Arnold (third from left), professor of chemistry and biochemistry, stands with Maya Fernando, doctoral teaching assistant of chemistry and biochemistry. Arnold won the Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year award, while Fernando won the Graduate Student Mentorship Award. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Emerson Neczek accepts the 2026 Panther Edge Student Employee Award. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
More than 300 students gathered in the UWM Student Union last week to show off their work at the Undergraduate Research Symposium. This year’s symposium, the largest ever, was UW-Milwaukee’s 18th annual.
The students showcased their work using posters, oral presentations and prototype displays. The event gave the public a chance to see hands-on research at an R1 university.
UWM provides more than 1,000 undergraduate research opportunities every year. The annual Undergraduate Research Symposium showcases the variety and impact of this work on campus.
Outstanding presentation awards were given to 21 projects after ratings by a panel of judges.
