UWM professor fights to improve mental health care for veterans
Herbert Raasch saw the mental health toll of law enforcement firsthand. Now he runs his own mental health clinic to help veterans and law enforcement heal.
Make New Waves
UWM professor builds robots to help people stay independent
Habib Rahman wants to empower stroke and spinal cord injury patients. To do that, he’s developing robots to help boost their quality of life.
UWM engineering student brings metal casting to the masses
UWM doctoral student Swaroop Behera created a portable metal casting kit to get people excited about engineering.
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.
Criminal justice student analyzes data to help reduce sexual assault
UWM doctoral student Jayden Varline studies survey data to prevent victim blaming in cases of sexual assault on college campuses.
Cleaner lakes, safer water: UWM researcher’s work has a lasting impact
Todd Miller studies toxins in Wisconsin’s waterways. His research on preventing harmful algal blooms could help improve water quality for all.
UWM professors are reimagining digital libraries for the visually impaired
Iris Xie and Wonchan Choi are creating new design guidelines for digital libraries. Their work aims to help millions with visual impairments.
UWM professor helps nurses improve care for trauma victims
Peninnah Kako has spent her life caring for people in need. Now she helps Wisconsin nurses provide better care for sexual-assault victims.
From village roots to medical research, UWM student charts her own course
Biomedical sciences student Rashida Parveen researches Lyme disease to make the world a better place and mentors other international students.
UWM playwright inspires the next generation of storytellers
Alvaro Saar Rios is one of the most produced Latino playwrights. As head of the UWM Theatre Practices program, he provides guidance to young artists.