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.
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.
UWM researchers studying ways to improve removal of ‘forever chemicals’ from water
Yin Wang and Xiaoli Ma are investigators on a two-year grant from the U.S. Department of Defense that will focus on modifying a clay-like mineral called layered double hydroxide to clean up PFAS.
UWM achieves WAVE: Assess Verification
UWM has become the first university in the nation to be WAVE: Assess Verified, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s commitment to water stewardship practices.
Kohler Trust for Clean Water gives $2.5 million to UWM for Great Lakes research
The funding will initially support enhanced research on water quality and ecosystem health led by Harvey Bootsma, the inaugural Kohler Endowed Chair of Great Lakes Science in UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences.
Neeskay heads north for five-year maintenance
The Neeskay, the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences’ research vessel, is on some unfamiliar ground: Land.
Collaboration creates undergraduate PFAS research experience
The joint effort among UWM, the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin and UW-Stevens Point involves students in research efforts to reduce the harmful “forever chemicals” in water.
$1.3 million gift moves UWM closer to new research vessel
The Kohler Trust for Clean Water has given the UWM Foundation $1.3 million toward construction of the Maggi Sue. This gift brings the university within $3.5 million of its goal of $20 million needed to begin the construction process.