Book excerpt: America by the numbers
The U.S. census has for more than two centuries been an astonishing tool for America’s self-discovery.
Research
UWM ranks 322nd worldwide in measure of academic influence
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ranks 322nd of more than 4,000 universities worldwide in a measure of academic influence. UWM ranked 109th in the United States. The Webometrics Ranking of World Universities measures the volume and quantity of contents a university published on the internet, along with the number of citations received. That web presence and […]
UWM biologist leads county’s first-ever wildlife survey
UWM field biologist Gary Casper’s work will be used to determine how pollution and development have affected wildlife in urbanized Milwaukee County, and will help guide efforts to restore habitats.
Book excerpt: Wisconsin’s new idea for the public university
The concept of “The Wisconsin Idea” is attributed to a 1904 speech by then-UW president Charles Van Hise, but its true origins lie in the thoughts and leadership of John Bascom, UW president from 1874 to 1887.
Researcher focuses on impact of violence on public health
Social and economic forces can create a type of violence that affects public health, UWM professor Jenna Loyd says.
UWM anthropologist looks inside global seed vault
Anthropologist Tracy Heatherington is studying the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, an international repository that safeguards seeds against war and natural disasters that could lead to famine.
UWM tests alloy that could save hydrocarbon makers millions
Production of raw plastics creates a sooty residue that’s costly to clean. Now, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is involved in promising research on a new material that could dramatically reduce both soot formation and associated costs. In April, Benjamin Church, associate professor in materials science and engineering, received a three-year U.S. Department of Energy grant […]
Center for Water Policy launches scholars program
Two UWM faculty members have been named the first Water Policy Scholars by the university’s Center for Water Policy, housed in the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences.
Evinrude supports UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences
Two new graduate fellowships at the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences will be supported by BRP USA, which makes powersports vehicles and propulsion systems.
New fountain doubles as experiment for UWM water research
A fountain and green space at the Greenfield Avenue and First Street intersection will beautify the neighborhood while cleaning the environment.