The data behind earlier diagnoses
UWM faculty are developing computer programs that can predict kidney failure and other illnesses before symptoms appear.
Research
Marijuana impairs young brains, but fitness may help
A new study shows aerobic exercise can help counter the harmful effects of marijuana on teens’ ability to think.
A patented method for better protein research
David Petering and his lab have devised a new protein separation method that maintains protein structure and activity.
The next generation of nicotine marketing
E-cigarette marketers target young users by promoting sweet e-cigarette flavors, including baked goods and other desserts.
Preserving the history of hypertext literature
Stuart Moulthrop explores early interactive literature and how user experience changes across technology platforms.
Examining overlooked costs of outsourcing decisions
Avik Chakrabarti, associate professor of economics, researches the unforeseen and indirect costs of companies outsourcing work abroad.
Healthier air for children at day care
Changing how day care centers are cleaned could improve air quality for children with asthma.
Improving mental health care for new and expecting mothers
UWM and the Medical College of Wisconsin are partnering on a program that supports doctors treating pregnant and perinatal women.
Public perceptions of the Supreme Court
Political scientist Sara Benesh examines how and why Supreme Court justices step into the public eye, from Sesame Street to commencement addresses.
Student returns to Tanzania with Fulbright doctoral fellowship
Allison Kotowicz is the only graduate student from UWM to receive this prestigious award in recent years. She’s studying the Maasai people of Tanzania and how they are preserving their identity in the 21st century.