Alternatives to arresting people with mental illness

Amy Watson hopes her work contributes to development of policies that help keep people who don’t pose a major criminal threat out of jail.

Exploring a nesting ground for antibiotic resistance

Troy Skwor is studying whether resistant populations of bacteria can survive wastewater treatment and enter the environment, where they can affect people’s health.

A design solution for vacant storefronts

Alex Timmer says an architect’s role doesn’t stop at designing buildings. He’s creating modular furniture to serve as infrastructure in vacant storefronts.

A thread tying ancient Peru to modern Chicago

Art historian David Pacifico found unexpected similarities in how diverse communities formed in 14th-century Peru and today’s Windy City.

Learning why some hurricanes are more dangerous inland

Hurricanes usually weaken after making landfall. Clark Evans wants to know how some tropical systems maintain or increase intensity over land.

Having a choice boosts voluntary giving

Research finds that framing the act of giving as a choice between two options is more successful than traditional attempts at inducing giving.

Purposeful movements

UWM dance students create performances on site in communities based on their experiences and research of the neighborhood and residents.

How Photovoice helps veterans gain new insights

The Photovoice research technique can help people unlock coping skills by taking pictures of everyday life and reflecting on them in writing.

Next-generation factory opens on UWM’s campus

The Connected Systems Institute has launched its first industry testbed and production line, which will allow researchers and students to test and refine solutions to common manufacturing challenges.