Atmospheric science students launch weather balloon
Weather balloons are a critical part of meteorologists’ toolbox. Students in UWM’s atmospheric science program gathered recently to watch one such balloon make its trip into the atmosphere.
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UWM researcher named a 2019 Guggenheim fellow
Georg Essl, a research professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at UWM, has been named among the 2019 Guggenheim Fellows in the category of computer science.
Sociologist uncovers who is – and isn’t – using patient portals
Celeste Campos-Castillo’s research explores why most people aren’t taking advantage of the secure websites that allow patients to communicate with their doctors and find information.
Alcohol, domestic violence link not as obvious as it might seem
Ryan Shorey studies how alcohol affects intimate partner violence. The relationship might seem obvious, but the reality is surprisingly complex.
Students go to ends of the Earth to dig up climate history
UWM geosciences students are piecing together data from rocks and sediment to figure out clues left behind by glaciers. The knowledge can help us understand climate change in the present.
Fun games, Serious Play: Gaming group spreads analysis via Twitch
A collection of UWM faculty and students is using their own Twitch channel to explore the academic side of video and board games.
What’s in a species? Biologist helps determine wolf taxonomy
Emily Latch, associate professor of biological sciences at UWM, is giving the U.S. government a hand as it tries to figure out which wolves should be protected under the Endangered Species Act.
Improving our understanding of the Holocaust
UWM alum Tony Rodriguez works with educators to help them improve the way they teach about the Holocaust.
Japanese internment echoes through history prof’s ‘Someday, Chicago’ show
Jasmine Alinder hopes that audiences will not only appreciate the images but also ask themselves an important question: What does it mean to be American?
Alum’s art graces the halls of Milwaukee Bucks’ Fiserv Forum
The new arena in downtown Milwaukee isn’t just a place for concerts and basketball games. It’s also something of an art gallery, with works from local artists filling the walls, including works by UWM alum Eric Oates.