Taking a long-term look at income inequality
John Schwendel explored some 70 years of data and studied the central range of earners to gain new insights into how inequality grows.
Research
Using big data to make bats a bit less mysterious
Bats play an important role in the ecosystem. Doctoral student Xueling Yi researches bats’ history and geographic tendencies to help understand their susceptibility to disease.
A genetic look at autism
Christopher Quinn and his lab team are opening a window into basic information about root causes of the neurological and developmental disorder.
When gender matters in American politics
Nobody understands the factors behind the increasing visibility of women in American politics better than distinguished professor Kathleen Dolan.
A bright idea
Two UWM researchers collaborate in search of breakthroughs for using light to transmit data, which has vast implications for technology.
Fair housing now!
Derek Handley is studying rhetorical strategies that African American communities used in response to urban renewal in the 1950s and ’60s.
Chancellor’s Welcome
Chancellor Mark Mone invites you to learn about how UWM’s faculty members, staff and students make a positive impact through world-class research.
World-class, public-impact research
Academic, governmental and industry leaders know they can count on UWM for cutting-edge, life-changing work across a broad spectrum of fields.
Exploring a nesting ground for antibiotic resistance
Troy Skwor is studying whether resistant populations of bacteria can survive wastewater treatment and enter the environment, where they can affect people’s health.
A design solution for vacant storefronts
Alex Timmer says an architect’s role doesn’t stop at designing buildings. He’s creating modular furniture to serve as infrastructure in vacant storefronts.