Science & Technology
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 researcher reconstructs ancient landscapes from the Midwest to Mars
Libby Ives earned her PhD in geosciences at UWM. Now she studies ancient landscapes to uncover new insights about a planet’s environment.
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.
On-campus employment helps UWM IT management student land a job before graduation
Mentorship and a University Housing position helped provide the tools master’s grad Uday Sanem needed to secure an offer from Johnson Controls.
Biomedical engineering student is crafting new tech to improve health care
UW-Milwaukee engineering major Greta Boehm is designing new devices to solve problems in medicine.
UWM instructor’s Nonprof-IT brings alumni support full circle
Adam Hudson, a lecturer in UWM’s School of Information Studies, founded Nonprof-IT, an internship program that connects students with local nonprofits.
UWM grad student inspires others through his unique experiences
Telemachos Agoudemos walked a long road to pursue higher education. Now the UWM grad student is drawing on his academic journey to guide his own students.
Alum uses DNA evidence to help solve criminal cases
Research and scientific training at UWM helped Sana Shakir land a job at the state crime lab and fulfill her career aspirations.
UWM professor wins award for gravitational science work
Patrick Brady, director of the Leonard E. Parker Center for Gravitation, Cosmology and Astrophysics, was given the American Physical Society’s 2026 Richard A. Isaacson Award in Gravitational-Wave Science, announced Wednesday.
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.