2021 UWM Research magazine focuses on COVID-19
The 2021 edition of UWM Research magazine has launched online, detailing the work of dozens of faculty members, students and staff.
College of Engineering & Applied Science
Engineering student invited to US Energy Department roundtable
Engineering doctoral student Farah Nourin was invited to join U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm for a U.S. Department of Energy roundtable on strengthening America’s industrial workforce on Monday, March 8.
Spraying away the COVID-19 virus
To combat the spread of COVID-19 on surfaces, UWM engineering professor Konstantin Sobolev is developing a long-lasting surface spray that repels and sterilizes droplets potentially carrying the virus.
UWM ROTC cadet tops in the nation
Douglas Machkovech, who graduated in December 2020, is the first-ever member of the Golden Eagle Battalion to receive this honor. He was one of 6,000 eligible cadets nationwide.
A look at UWM’s award-winning undergraduate researchers
Every year a number of UWM undergraduate researchers are chosen to receive the Senior Excellence in Research Award. Here are summaries of the accomplishments of the 2020-21 award winners.
UWM engineering research conference to focus on emerging technology
Engineers and other scientists from academia, industry and government are invited to network and learn about emerging technology at the fifth annual Milwaukee Engineering Research Conference on four Fridays in February – Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26.
Board game tackles real-world problem of gerrymandering
Board games and puzzles can be an escape from reality. But Matthew Petering says his new board game and puzzle book DISTRIX are different.
Fall Awards recognize UWM’s best
More than two dozen UWM faculty and staff members were honored at the annual Fall Awards Ceremony Oct. 22.
UWM engineer awarded funding to build a ‘smart’ robotic assistive arm
Mohammad “Habib” Rahman has been awarded a three-year, $1.49 million grant for research on a robotic assistive arm that would allow users to feed themselves, open doors, pick up an object and perform other activities that are essential for independence.
UWM Research Foundation announces new Catalyst Grants
The grants totaling $200,000 back projects focused on 3D concrete printing, removal of PFAS contamination from the environment, better aquaculture filtration, a novel biological pesticide for crops and a smartphone app for wound healing.