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.
Make New Waves
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.
UWM instructor and filmmaker inspires the next generation of artists
Marquise Mays’ films portray the lives of Black Americans in the Midwest. As an assistant professor at UWM, he helps mentor budding filmmakers.
UWM physics major is a budding star with an eye on the night sky
Ben Lorenz studies ripples in space called gravitational waves. The research could help shed light on the origins of the universe.
UWM professor is a pioneer in tech and health
UWM Associate Professor Priya Nambisan created a health tracking app to help aging individuals manage chronic health conditions.
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.
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.
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.