UWM grad student works to improve the future of energy systems
Kayla Knudtson is using her problem-solving skills and passion for electrical engineering to spark meaningful change in renewable energy.
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UWM math grad student multiplies her impact by helping other students earn scholarships
UWM grad student Jillian Cervantes is making a difference through innovative math research — and helping other students earn scholarships along the way.
UWM instructor and entrepreneur is shaping Milwaukee’s tech future
UWM teaching faculty Matthew Friedel is working to help students and startups succeed — and positioning Milwaukee as a hub for tech and entrepreneurship.
UWM alum connects communities through walking, biking and transit
Rachel Goochey earned two degrees in public health at UWM. Now, she promotes walking, biking and public transit in Milwaukee.
UWM graduate bridges the gap between technology and English
UWM graduate Alanda Jackson combined her passions with dual bachelor’s degrees in English and information science and technology.
An idea worth wearing: UWM alum creates jewelry company based on an inclusive design
Entrepreneur and UWM alum Kayla Lokker founded a jewelry company based on a new design that makes necklace clasps easier to remove.
UWM professors are raising gun violence awareness through a personal lens
Leslie Harris and Erin Parcell both teach in UWM’s Department of Communication. Together, they’re committed to raising gun violence awareness in Milwaukee.
Layer by layer: UWM alum stitches scraps with stories to create her art
Artist Evelyn Patricia Terry’s work can be seen in more than 500 collections across the world. She transforms paper scraps and dolls into artwork that highlights cultures and traditions often overlooked or erased.
UWM associate professor dives into the Great Lakes’ secrets
Ashley Lemke helped launch UWM’s underwater archeology program. Her work explores prehistoric, submerged sites in Lake Michigan and beyond.
How traffic delays inspired student’s award-winning startup
UWM PhD student Joel Roberts won the grand prize at the WiSys Big Idea Pitch Competition with a project that harnesses computer power and algorithms to solve traffic problems.