Science & Technology
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.
Senator Tammy Baldwin visits UWM to spotlight AI innovation and workforce readiness
The visit brought together faculty, students and industry leaders to showcase how the university is driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and preparing Wisconsin’s workforce for the future.
UWM professor builds robots to help people stay independent
Habib Rahman wants to empower stroke and spinal cord injury patients. To do that, he’s developing robots to help boost their quality of life.
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 engineer discovers a way to turn used EV batteries into fertilizer
Deyang Qu has developed a process that could solve a looming problem: What to do when a huge wave of expiring lithium-ion batteries age out after about 10 years.
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.
Naval dignitary visits UWM for Navy Week in Milwaukee
Rear Admiral Matthew Pottenburgh made two stops at UWM on Wednesday to highlight the Navy’s partnership with UWM on educating veterans and in research to advance all-electric ships.