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.
Research
A thread tying ancient Peru to modern Chicago
Art historian David Pacifico found unexpected similarities in how diverse communities formed in 14th-century Peru and today’s Windy City.
Learning why some hurricanes are more dangerous inland
Hurricanes usually weaken after making landfall. Clark Evans wants to know how some tropical systems maintain or increase intensity over land.
Having a choice boosts voluntary giving
Research finds that framing the act of giving as a choice between two options is more successful than traditional attempts at inducing giving.
Purposeful movements
UWM dance students create performances on site in communities based on their experiences and research of the neighborhood and residents.
How Photovoice helps veterans gain new insights
The Photovoice research technique can help people unlock coping skills by taking pictures of everyday life and reflecting on them in writing.
Next-generation factory opens on UWM’s campus
The Connected Systems Institute has launched its first industry testbed and production line, which will allow researchers and students to test and refine solutions to common manufacturing challenges.
Spraying away the COVID-19 virus
To combat the spread of COVID-19 on surfaces, UWM engineering professor Konstantin Sobolev is developing a long-lasting surface spray that repels and sterilizes droplets potentially carrying the virus.
Making a splash
UWM researchers are developing innovative ways to filter contaminants from water, including insidious “forever pollutants.”
A social approach to fighting COVID-19 misinformation
The Dear Pandemic initiative was launched by an all-female team of scientists, including UWM researcher Amanda Simanek, to provide accurate information about COVID-19.