Grad student researched 1,000 schools before choosing UWM
Meysam Tabandeh-Khorshid is moving on to a paid internship with Apple after earning his doctorate in materials science and engineering.
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UWM tests alloy that could save hydrocarbon makers millions
Production of raw plastics creates a sooty residue that’s costly to clean. Now, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is involved in promising research on a new material that could dramatically reduce both soot formation and associated costs. In April, Benjamin Church, associate professor in materials science and engineering, received a three-year U.S. Department of Energy grant […]
UWM to host first US Bicycle & Motorcycle Dynamics Symposium
A UWM lecturer and a UWM alum are among the people helping bring the International Symposium on Bicycle & Motorcycle Dynamics to the United States for the first time.
Triplets’ rare diagnosis changes grad student’s focus
Army veteran Bryan Weichelt became an advocate for awareness of a rare virus when his triplet boys were diagnosed with it while he was in grad school at UWM.
Robots introduce Milwaukee students to computer science
Susan McRoy, professor of computer science, and Vanessa Radlinger, a computer science major, used robots to demonstrate programming to students April 21 at the Milwaukee Public Schools STEM Fair at the Milwaukee County Zoo. The robots helped introduce computer science to students and their teachers. “We showed students how software can control robots in factories, during […]
10 ways UWM engineers improved Milwaukee and the world
As the school celebrates its 50th anniversary, here are 10 ways the College of Engineering & Applied Science has made the world greener, safer and more energy-efficient.
UWM computer scientists make history with innovation
Faculty and alumni look at how the College of Engineering & Applied Science’s partnerships have led to UWM’s impressive research reputation in disciplines from encryption to computation.
Take a look at graduate student research at UWM
Whether you’re interested in the science of metal matrix composites or art on album covers, UWM graduate programs provide opportunities to learn and grow through research. More than 4,800 students are studying at UWM this year in 64 master’s degree and 33 doctoral programs. They have come from around the United States and 80 other […]
A wrench fends off injury, feeds the economy
Engineering Professor Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan and her students designed a wrench that reduces injuries among gas utility workers, prompting a Wisconsin-based tool company to snap up the license and sell the product.
Electrifying research encourages young scientists
A UWM faculty member helps Milwaukee’s Betty Brinn Children’s Museum design and evaluate an exhibit where children build circuits, make music and learn about science.