Study provides clearer view of newborns with opioid withdrawal
The study, led by UWM researcher Keith A. Dookeran, found disproportionately higher effects among white newborns whose mothers are Medicaid enrollees and have the lowest income.
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In a sea of fish diversity, UWM scientist finds even more
Michael Pauers, an associate professor in the College of General Studies, has been involved in identifying nine of the 11 known species of cichlids, a popular aquarium fish. He’s found them in Lake Malawi, in southeastern Africa.
The art of psychology: UWM student’s research explores the human mind
A double major in art history and psychology, Maggie Kennedy has been digging into the ways that art has reflected the workings of the brain.
Why estrogen decreases the risk of Alzheimer’s in some menopausal women, but not others
A research team at UWM has found new information that points to the reason why estrogen therapy helps only some women. The answer may lie in the genes.
LGBTQ+ people overrepresented in criminal system, UWM scholar finds
LGBTQ+ people are more than twice as likely to be arrested compared to straight people and three times more likely to be incarcerated than the general population, Jane Hereth found.
Pandemic stresses increasing burnout among librarians
Libraries are often at the center of their communities, providing important services. That exposed the people who work there to unusual pressures over the past two years, UWM researcher Abigail Phillips found.
Summer research gives incoming students a head start on college
The UR@UWM program gives soon-to-be Panthers a chance to participate in real university research while making friends, working with faculty and learning their way around.
UWM Research Foundation awards new Catalyst Grants for health projects
The UWM Research Foundation has recently awarded Catalyst Grant funding totaling $150,000 for UWM research projects that focus on new treatments for human health.
UWM Research Foundation awards Bridge Grants to UWM startups
The UWM Research Foundation has awarded a total of $178,220 to five UWM startups that are managed by faculty, students or staff and also have licensed intellectual property from the Research Foundation.
UWM ranked among top 600 universities in world
UW-Milwaukee is ranked among the top 600 universities in the world in the latest rankings by National Taiwan University. UWM ranked No. 572 in the 2022 list, up 21 spots from last year.