Book traces evolution of computer from unusual to ubiquitous
UWM professor Thomas Haigh has collaborated on a new history of how computers developed from room-filling machines to microchips, and what that means for us.
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Fish and frogs may hold the secret to reversing blindness in humans
Scientists, including one from UWM, are trying to figure out how some animals’ ability to regenerate their optic nerve and regain eyesight could provide treatments for people with eye disease or injury.
Ground broken for new chemistry building
UWM broke some very frozen ground on Wednesday, taking the first concrete step toward a new chemistry building. The new four-story, 163,400-square-foot building will replace one built in 1972.
New police chief wants to engage with UWM community
Over his 26 years in law enforcement, David Salazar Jr. has seen the focus of police work change to community policing. That’s an approach he wants to continue at UWM.
Undergrad researchers discover their work benefits their careers
A paper published recently by UWM Professor John Berges includes the work of several undergraduate researchers, who are listed as co-authors. Many went on to their own careers in science.
UWM glassblower practices an ancient art to support modern research
Neal Korfhage is one of perhaps 10 university glassblowers in the country, repairing and creating important tools for chemists, physicists and biologists.
Study reveals why Hispanics had higher burden of death early in pandemic
Working-age Hispanics suffered far greater infection and death rates than whites in the same age group, according to study co-authored by UWM public health researcher Phoenix Do.
Better pay for truckers may save money over the long haul, study finds
UWM economist James Peoples found that a 6% increase in wages could go a long way toward solving a shortage of drivers, which has collided in the pandemic with an increase in demand for shipping.
UWM physicist untangles how new superconductors work
The work of Daniel Agterberg and others could lead to improvements in the electrical grid and produce next-generation computers that can store far more information.
Mapping the harm of COVID-19 misinformation on social media
Have falsehoods on social media affected the spread of COVID-19? A group of UWM geographers has tested the question scientifically by painstakingly examining nationwide Twitter chatter.