UWM helps launch international career in lake ecology
A lifelong love of water and nature has become an avenue to a career and world travels for Maggie Armstrong, with the help of the School of Freshwater Sciences.
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Research collaboration trains students while tracking pollutants in Milwaukee estuary
The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin project involves professors from UWM and UW-Madison along with high school, undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral students from Wisconsin and beyond.
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.
Lynde B. Uihlein gives $10 million endowment to UWM School of Freshwater Sciences
The endowment, among the largest received in UWM’s history, will bolster the freshwater school and its Center for Water Policy. It will also provide operating funds for the school’s research vessels.
UWM freshwater sciences alum works to clean up Milwaukee’s waterways
Brennan Dow earned his master’s in freshwater sciences. He now works for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, restoring Milwaukee’s waterways.
Alum helping improve wastewater treatment with ‘explainable AI’
Fuad Nasir aims to solve a major challenge faced by treatment plant operators: critical water-quality tests take days to complete, while operators often need to make decisions within hours.
Captivated by research, UWM student pursues career in water quality and safety
UWM student Jena Choi aims to combine research and outreach to improve water quality and help communities understand the value of clean, safe water.
From Lake Malawi to Lake Michigan: A scientist’s lifelong dive into freshwater research
Harvey Bootsma has spent decades studying Lake Michigan’s ecosystems. His work helps further the health of freshwater systems worldwide.
UWM student taps into her love of bugs to fight antibiotic-resistant organisms
Kieyarrah Dennis is a PhD student in UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences. Her research is helping combat the pathogens we’re exposed to in our water.
Freshwater Collaborative awards UWM nearly $1 million
The awards will fund two projects to expand hands-on research opportunities for high school and undergraduate students, address emerging contaminants like PFAS and strengthen career pathways in water-related fields.