UWM professor uses tech to tackle shoulder pain in wheelchair users
Brooke Slavens is an expert in human movement and rehabilitation. Her latest research could help manual wheelchair users suffering from shoulder pain.
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UWM researcher supports youth caregivers worldwide through training and film
Melinda S. Kavanaugh develops training and tools to support the 5 million children and teens caring for ill or injured family members in the U.S.
UWM researchers ranked among top 2% in the world
More than five dozen UWM scientists have been recognized as being among the top 2% of researchers in the world in 2024, according to a new ranking.
Biomedical engineering student uses AI to analyze medical data
UWM biomedical engineering student Georgina Monese is tapping into AI to better predict medical surgery times.
UWM physics major is a budding star with an eye on the night sky
Ben Lorenz studies ripples in space called gravitational waves. The research could help shed light on the origins of the universe.
Senator Tammy Baldwin visits UWM to spotlight AI innovation and workforce readiness
The visit brought together faculty, students and industry leaders to showcase how the university is driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and preparing Wisconsin’s workforce for the future.
UWM professor is a pioneer in tech and health
UWM Associate Professor Priya Nambisan created a health tracking app to help aging individuals manage chronic health conditions.
UWM professor builds robots to help people stay independent
Habib Rahman wants to empower stroke and spinal cord injury patients. To do that, he’s developing robots to help boost their quality of life.
Freshwater Collaborative awards UWM nearly $1 millionÂ
The awards will fund two projects to expand hands-on research opportunities for high school and undergraduate students, address emerging contaminants like PFAS and strengthen career pathways in water-related fields.
UWM engineer discovers a way to turn used EV batteries into fertilizer
Deyang Qu has developed a process that could solve a looming problem: What to do when a huge wave of expiring lithium-ion batteries age out after about 10 years.