Award-winning video followed UWM climate research in Panama
UWM videographer Chris Baylor received national recognition for his video story of UWM researchers in the Panama rain forest.
Research
The lure of the tomato: Prof’s book makes non-fiction list
Over the past few years heirloom vegetables have been the rage, but why? Sociologist Jennifer Jordan analyzes this growing interest.
UWM honors We Energies as ‘Partner of the Year’ for energy conservation
UWM’s College of Engineering & Applied Science recently recognized We Energies with a Partner of the Year award for the energy company’s role in in the success of the Industrial Assessment Center.
The making and remaking of ENIAC – the modern computer
“ENIAC in Action,” a book by Thomas Haigh, associate professor of Information Studies, and researchers Mark Priestley and Crispin Rope tells the story of the first general-purpose programmable electronic computer. ENIAC (the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) was conceived in 1943, completed in 1945, and decommissioned in 1955. It was more than just a milestone […]
Active in energy research, Amano named international Fellow
Ryoichi Amano, professor of Mechanical Engineering who came to UWM in 1996, was recently elected to a Fellow grade in the International Society for Energy, Environment and Sustainability. Amano has been very active in development of next-generation novel energy systems for gas turbines-based conventional energy production systems as well as renewable energy production systems and […]
Innovation and research at UWM
Research done at UWM leads to better health, a cleaner environment, economic development and a greater understanding of our world. Here’s a look at some of the innovative work that took place in 2015.
Research grant aimed at health of breast cancer survivors
Alice Yan, assistant professor, Community & Behavioral Health Promotion in the Zilber School of Public Health, recently received a new grant from the American Cancer Society.
UWM School Psychology doctoral program ranked 4th nationally
Best Counseling Degrees, an online resource for exploring the nation’s best counseling degree programs, ranked UWM’s doctoral program in school psychology fourth among the top 50 doctoral programs in the nation. Published in the fall, the ranking was created from a list of programs that were accredited by the American Psychological Association and approved by […]
UWM scientist develops new way to find age of drinking water
A UWM scientist can determine the age of drinking water in distribution pipes by measuring “leftovers” from 1950s atomic weapons testing. The method could help improve water quality at the tap.
History students reimagine 1890s for Streets of Old Milwaukee opening
Graduate students and faculty in history will help the Milwaukee Public Museum launch its renovated Streets of Old Milwaukee exhibit with a live-tweeting event that recalls one of Milwaukee’s most defining events: the 1892 Third Ward Fire.