Computer Science & Technology
UWM creates free app to help families and libraries encourage children to read
UWM’s App Brewery and Waukesha County public libraries have developed a free app to help parents track the books they’re reading to their preschoolers. The app supports the popular “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” program offered by libraries nationwide.
Facebook vs. loneliness
Are people becoming lonelier even as they feel more connected online?
High school students get a look at urban planning, GIS
A group of local high school students is learning the many ways Geographic Information Systems can be used in future careers.
Grad student helps take TheraBracelet to the market
The device allows anyone with a loss of fine motor skills to go about their daily routines and maintain independence.
Avatars teach students about teaching
TeachLive is a simulation of a classroom with five avatars who behave as typical middle- or high-school students.
‘Zuckerberg Files’ attract instant interest
UWM Assistant Professor Michael Zimmer, his students and research have created the online multimedia trove that is “The Zuckerberg Files.”
Facebook or phone call? Family dynamics might decide
Families are relying on technology more and more to keep in touch, but family dynamics play a role in choosing which technologies they use for communicating.
When ‘speech’ is not ‘a voice’
Four UW-Milwaukee researchers will be exploring the issues and challenges faced by those using synthesized speech.
Building a ‘blind-friendly’ Internet
Rakesh Babu wants to make improvements in information technology for visually impaired users.