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Turning used electric vehicle batteries into high-value fertilizer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA groundbreaking discovery at 51ÁÔÆæcould revolutionize both battery recycling and agriculture. Mechanical engineering professor Deyang Qu has developed a method to transform expired electric vehicle (EV) batteries into high-value fertilizer. Using ion-exchange, his team extracts lithium and replaces it with potassium, leaving behind phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen \u2014 key nutrients for crops. This innovation tackles the looming EV battery waste crisis while reducing reliance on imported fertilizer ingredients. Learn more.<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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“We can really see how these connections arebuilding a pipeline from college recruitment to jobs in freshwater in Wisconsin,\u201d said Marissa Jablonski, executive director of the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin. (51ÁÔÆæ Photo\/Troye Fox)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nBuilding the pipeline from student recruitment and research to careers in freshwater science<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n51ÁÔÆæ\u00a0has been awarded nearly $1 million from the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin to expand research and workforce development in water-related fields. By supporting hands-on research opportunities for high school and undergraduate students and advancing undergraduate studies on PFAS,\u00a051ÁÔÆæ researchers\u00a0are\u00a0taking small ideas and transforming them into life-changing research opportunities and careers. This investment strengthens\u00a051ÁÔÆæ\u2019s leadership in freshwater science and contributes to Wisconsin\u2019s future water sustainability.\u00a0Read the full story.<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Skwor’s research uses advanced light therapies to combat multidrug-resistant bacteria. (51ÁÔÆæPhoto\/Andy Manis)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFighting drug-resistant bacteria and working to improve health outcomes around the world<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n51ÁÔÆæ’s Troy Skwor, biomedical sciences, is waging war on superbugs. His research involves using cutting-edge light therapies to kill drug-resistant bacteria. He tracks antibiotic resistance from wastewater and helps develop diagnostics and public health programs in developing countries. His work could revolutionize the way we stop deadly infections around the world. Learn more.<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Roberts recently won a statewide grand prize at a pitch competition for startups. (51ÁÔÆæPhoto\/Laura Otto)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nTired of sitting at red lights?\u00a051ÁÔÆæ student has a startup to help<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFrustrated by sitting in traffic, 51ÁÔÆæ PhD student Joel Roberts harnessed that discomfort into Shepherd Traffic, a startup and AI-powered tool that uses computer vision and algorithms to track vehicles, pedestrians and trajectories. His system automates traffic data collection, enabling smarter signal timing. Tools like this could help cities plan intersections and improve safety. Learn more.<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n51ÁÔÆæ\u00a0Research in the News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Renowned physicist finds collegiality and public outreach at UW-Milwaukee<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 51ÁÔÆæ alum receives two Emmy awards, bringing the total to three Emmy awards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 51ÁÔÆæ researcher talks about whether spiders sleep, dream and have long-term memory<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Building the pipeline from student recruitment and research to careers in freshwater science<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n51ÁÔÆæ\u00a0has been awarded nearly $1 million from the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin to expand research and workforce development in water-related fields. By supporting hands-on research opportunities for high school and undergraduate students and advancing undergraduate studies on PFAS,\u00a051ÁÔÆæ researchers\u00a0are\u00a0taking small ideas and transforming them into life-changing research opportunities and careers. This investment strengthens\u00a051ÁÔÆæ\u2019s leadership in freshwater science and contributes to Wisconsin\u2019s future water sustainability.\u00a0Read the full story.<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nSkwor’s research uses advanced light therapies to combat multidrug-resistant bacteria. (51ÁÔÆæPhoto\/Andy Manis)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFighting drug-resistant bacteria and working to improve health outcomes around the world<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n51ÁÔÆæ’s Troy Skwor, biomedical sciences, is waging war on superbugs. His research involves using cutting-edge light therapies to kill drug-resistant bacteria. He tracks antibiotic resistance from wastewater and helps develop diagnostics and public health programs in developing countries. His work could revolutionize the way we stop deadly infections around the world. Learn more.<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRoberts recently won a statewide grand prize at a pitch competition for startups. (51ÁÔÆæPhoto\/Laura Otto)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nTired of sitting at red lights?\u00a051ÁÔÆæ student has a startup to help<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFrustrated by sitting in traffic, 51ÁÔÆæ PhD student Joel Roberts harnessed that discomfort into Shepherd Traffic, a startup and AI-powered tool that uses computer vision and algorithms to track vehicles, pedestrians and trajectories. His system automates traffic data collection, enabling smarter signal timing. Tools like this could help cities plan intersections and improve safety. Learn more.<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n51ÁÔÆæ\u00a0Research in the News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Renowned physicist finds collegiality and public outreach at UW-Milwaukee<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 51ÁÔÆæ alum receives two Emmy awards, bringing the total to three Emmy awards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 51ÁÔÆæ researcher talks about whether spiders sleep, dream and have long-term memory<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Fighting drug-resistant bacteria and working to improve health outcomes around the world<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n51ÁÔÆæ’s Troy Skwor, biomedical sciences, is waging war on superbugs. His research involves using cutting-edge light therapies to kill drug-resistant bacteria. He tracks antibiotic resistance from wastewater and helps develop diagnostics and public health programs in developing countries. His work could revolutionize the way we stop deadly infections around the world. Learn more.<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRoberts recently won a statewide grand prize at a pitch competition for startups. (51ÁÔÆæPhoto\/Laura Otto)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nTired of sitting at red lights?\u00a051ÁÔÆæ student has a startup to help<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFrustrated by sitting in traffic, 51ÁÔÆæ PhD student Joel Roberts harnessed that discomfort into Shepherd Traffic, a startup and AI-powered tool that uses computer vision and algorithms to track vehicles, pedestrians and trajectories. His system automates traffic data collection, enabling smarter signal timing. Tools like this could help cities plan intersections and improve safety. Learn more.<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n51ÁÔÆæ\u00a0Research in the News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Renowned physicist finds collegiality and public outreach at UW-Milwaukee<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 51ÁÔÆæ alum receives two Emmy awards, bringing the total to three Emmy awards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 51ÁÔÆæ researcher talks about whether spiders sleep, dream and have long-term memory<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Tired of sitting at red lights?\u00a051ÁÔÆæ student has a startup to help<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFrustrated by sitting in traffic, 51ÁÔÆæ PhD student Joel Roberts harnessed that discomfort into Shepherd Traffic, a startup and AI-powered tool that uses computer vision and algorithms to track vehicles, pedestrians and trajectories. His system automates traffic data collection, enabling smarter signal timing. Tools like this could help cities plan intersections and improve safety. Learn more.<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n51ÁÔÆæ\u00a0Research in the News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Renowned physicist finds collegiality and public outreach at UW-Milwaukee<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 51ÁÔÆæ alum receives two Emmy awards, bringing the total to three Emmy awards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 51ÁÔÆæ researcher talks about whether spiders sleep, dream and have long-term memory<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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