Science & Technology
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.
UWM physics student researches the cosmos
International student Pratyusava Baral was drawn to UWM to work with astronomers who helped detect gravitational waves.
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.
UWM partnership relaunches Healthy Homes Project
A collaboration among UWM, the Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University has revived an initiative to help homeowners lower utility bills, improve home health and safety, and increase climate resilience.
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.