Water & Environment
The collision of heat waves, drought and water scarcity in Wisconsin
Research by UWM associate professor Woonsup Choi has shown that urban expansion is associated with a more intense urban heat island effect, including more exceptionally hot nights. Green areas are important, but they’re not growing along with cities.
Freshwater Collaborative awards UWM nearly $1 million
The seven funded projects that will increase research and training opportunities for students and will address Wisconsin’s biggest water challenges, including contaminants such as PFAS.
UWM is a partner in a new CDC national center for wastewater surveillance
The Wisconsin Wastewater Surveillance Program joins just three other Centers of Excellence in the country. The WWSP was a pioneer during the COVID-19 pandemic in developing and applying wastewater-based surveillance for the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
In a sea of fish diversity, UWM scientist finds even more
Michael Pauers, an associate professor in the College of General Studies, has been involved in identifying nine of the 11 known species of cichlids, a popular aquarium fish. He’s found them in Lake Malawi, in southeastern Africa.
UWM Freshwater Sciences grad student makes a splash in the world of aquatic education
Pierce VanValkenburg performs as a mermaid to help teach about freshwater systems and conservation, and is a popular draw at Discovery World.
Study abroad program to Mexico connects science and culture
During the two-week program, students see firsthand the effects of acid rain and air pollution on cultural heritage sites.
Kikkoman gives $2 million for new UWM research vessel
The gift will go toward funding the Maggi Sue, which will be the most advanced research vessel ever designed for the Great Lakes. The gift was made in honor of the 50th anniversary of Kikkoman Foods in Wisconsin.
UWM researcher works on replacing the most potent greenhouse gas of all
Chanyeop Park is working with researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology to develop and test an environmentally neutral alternative to the substance currently used in high-voltage electrical distribution equipment.
UWM research seeks to find how small microplastics become in waterways
Plastic waste breaks down in the environment, but little is known about just how much they degrade and what the effects on people might be.
When hurricanes threaten, national media turn to UWM prof’s website
Both the Washington Post and the New York Times consulted a database on a UWM professor’s website for information on some recent hurricanes.