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UWM’s Master’s in Data Science program ranked No. 25 in nation
In addition, Fortune magazine ranked UWM’s program No. 15 among the most affordable programs nationwide. UWM is the only program from Wisconsin on either list.
Neeskay heads north for five-year maintenance
The Neeskay, the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences’ research vessel, is on some unfamiliar ground: Land.
Coffee with a dollop of science: Physics students teach regular folks about astronomy
Once a month, grad students give a presentation at Anodyne Coffee to anyone interested in space, on topics ranging from comets to constellations, black holes to gravitational waves.
Veteran stays on at UWM after graduation to pursue online master’s in IT
Kaleb Cravillion graduated with his bachelor’s degree in information science and technology in spring 2022. But even after the Marshfield, Wisconsin, native had his diploma, he knew he wasn’t done with UWM just yet.
Task force works to prepare and guide AI tools across campus
Artificial intelligence tools have quickly insinuated themselves in virtually every field, including higher education. A group of 50 stakeholders has been examining what AI means to UWM and how to best use and control it.
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.
Engineering alum talks about making vehicles autonomous
Daniel Spiewak chose UWM over UW-Madison for college. Now he’s a distinguished engineer at NVIDIA, one of the world’s most valuable companies and a leader in artificial intelligence.
UWM assisting with Milwaukee’s Net-Zero Energy Homes $3.4 million project
UWM’s School of Architecture and Urban Planning is a key partner in a project that will develop 25 all-electric, Net-Zero Energy Homes on vacant lots in three disadvantaged communities.
Conference, papers focus on schoolchildren’s access to green spaces
Children from marginalized communities are less likely to have access to green spaces at their schools, but school leaders and students can make a difference in changing that dynamic.
Amano awarded $5.7 million from DOE to lead consortium for green jobs in manufacturing
The grant will boost the number of Industrial Training Assessment Centers, which provide workers with skills in energy assessment, allowing the manufacturing sector to step up its use of technologies to reduce energy consumption.