Science & Technology
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.
UWM launches two new degree programs to meet industry demand and broaden access to engineering
The new offerings are both unique in Wisconsin. They are designed to meet workforce needs, attract new types of students, and to offer greater flexibility at every stage of a student’s educational journey.
A cosmic mystery: Astronomers find object flashing in both radio waves and X-rays
UWM Professor David Kaplan and graduate student Akash Anumarlapudi are part of an international team that made a startling discovery about a new type of cosmic phenomenon.
UWM librarians focus on ways to use artificial intelligence tools wisely
AI can be considered a menace or a savior, but at heart it’s another tool. UWM librarians are working on ways to unlock its potential but avoid its pitfalls.
Nonprof-IT celebrates a decade of giving back to Milwaukee
The program in UWM’s School of Information Studies pairs groups of students with local nonprofits to provide technological solutions.
UWM achieves WAVE: Assess Verification
UWM has become the first university in the nation to be WAVE: Assess Verified, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s commitment to water stewardship practices.