Cleaner lakes, safer water: UWM researcher’s work has a lasting impact
Todd Miller studies toxins in Wisconsin’s waterways. His research on preventing harmful algal blooms could help improve water quality for all.
Research
UWM biologist dives beneath Antarctica sea ice to study the impact of climate change
Antarctica is one of the most barren places on Earth. But below the ice, the sea teems with life. That’s the place that UWM doctoral student Lauran Liggan explores with curiosity and wonder.
The hidden psychology behind simple pricing amid the rise of AI
With the rise of artificial intelligence and big data, businesses can fine-tune prices to try to maximize profit. But new research from UW-Milwaukee suggests the opposite can be true: Fewer, better-designed price points may work better.
A massive brain study is helping children and UWM student researchers
Donors during on 414 for UWM Giving Days can help support the efforts to untangle the mysteries of the human brain, and help the next generation of researchers.
UWM scientist wins early career award for bone cancer research
Priya Premnath, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, will use seed funding from the Shaw Early Career Research Award to explore how stem cells can be directed to heal bone after surgery without triggering new cancer growth.
Alum helping improve wastewater treatment with ‘explainable AI’
Fuad Nasir aims to solve a major challenge faced by treatment plant operators: critical water-quality tests take days to complete, while operators often need to make decisions within hours.
Captivated by research, UWM student pursues career in water quality and safety
UWM student Jena Choi aims to combine research and outreach to improve water quality and help communities understand the value of clean, safe water.
From Lake Malawi to Lake Michigan: A scientist’s lifelong dive into freshwater research
Harvey Bootsma has spent decades studying Lake Michigan’s ecosystems. His work helps further the health of freshwater systems worldwide.
UWM student taps into her love of bugs to fight antibiotic-resistant organisms
Kieyarrah Dennis is a PhD student in UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences. Her research is helping combat the pathogens we’re exposed to in our water.
UWM researcher studies zebrafish to better understand brain development
UWM PhD student Gabby Voit is leading research in the Gutzman Lab, where researchers study zebrafish to better understand brain function in humans.