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.
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Celebrating the holidays in a tapestry of traditions
On this episode of Curious Campus, UWM’s new podcast about science, discovery and culture, two folklore experts talk about the origins of some of our holiday traditions.
UWM again achieves top-tier research status with Carnegie classification
UWM has earned the highest rating for research for a third consecutive time. Just 146 of nearly 4,000 institutions considered placed in its “highest research activity” category, often called R1.
How leisure activities are the ticket to less stress and better health
Stress can be a killer, but hobbies can be the cure. Researchers are exploring just how and why leisure reduces stress and enhances health.
HERA Tech Badge program teaches students how to solve problems with data, AI
Collaboration designed to raise awareness of how data and artificial intelligence are making an impact and to help develop a talent pool to fill high-tech jobs in southeastern Wisconsin.
Back to the big screen: How movie theaters responded to the pandemic
On this episode of Curious Campus, we discuss with two experts how movies’ biggest season is playing out as theaters are trying to bounce back from the pandemic.
UWM team takes first place in national clean water design challenge
A team of students from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee recently won first place in a national competition to come up with inexpensive and practical solutions to improving drinking water in remote areas.
History alum forges cultural connections at Luxembourg museum
The repository of Luxembourg American history is located, curiously enough, in Belgium, a small town 35 miles north of Milwaukee.
Grad student studies history and racism through the lens of baseball
The Milwaukee Bears played only one season, but the story of the Negro League team is a good way to study and discuss America’s complex history involving race.
A greener business model: How the private sector can lead where government hasn’t
With governments seemingly unable to make progress on combating climate change, Melissa Scanlan argues that private businesses can lead the way.