51ÁÔÆæ School of Freshwater Senior Scientists Carmen Aguilar-Diaz and Russell Cuhel were interviewed by Wisconsin Public Radio. Aguilar and Cuhel discussed how reduced ice can pose both negative and positive effects.
51ÁÔÆæ School of Freshwater Sciences Offers Rewarding Learning Experience
“There’s a lot of opportunities for hands-on work here. A lot of the professors are really passionate about what they do, and they really want to teach the next generation”. Charlie, a freshwater program student, shares about his research and experiences at the School of Freshwater Sciences.
Scanlan Featured in Podcast to Discuss Federal Funding for Lead Service Line Replacement
Center for Water Policy Director Melissa Scanlan and former Water Policy Specialist Andrian Lee were featured in the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant’s The Water We Swim In podcast to discuss the significance of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and how the money can be directed to the disadvantaged communities who need it most.Â
New Paper in Climate Change Mitigation: et al. and Cuhel
Dr. Russell Cuhel, Senior Scientist in the School of Freshwater Sciences, is a contributor on a paper recently published in the journal One Earth. The paper is titled: Deep-ocean seaweed dumping for carbon sequestration: Questionable, risky, and not the best use of valuable biomass.
Radio Delfin Featured Atmo Sci Professor Kahl and Students
Professor Jon Kahl and his UWinteriM SFS Atmospheric Science study abroad students were featured on the Radio Delfin social media post and radio broadcast. Radio Delfin is the campus radio station at University of Carmen, Ciudad del Carmen in Mexico.
The UWinteriM study abroad course, held in January 2024, explored the effects of acid rain on cultural heritage sites in Mexico. Professor Kahl and student Kate Markiewicz were interviewed during the program.
City of Milwaukee Health Department Program Started at SFS
Press release from the City of Milwaukee Health Department on the transfer of the wastewater monitoring program that started here at the School of Freshwater Sciences. SFS helped train the Milwaukee Health Department and then transferred the twice weekly surveillance as this effort moves from development mode to application on public health labs.
Urban Milwaukee Article Features SFS Fisheries Biologist Houghton
Jeff Houghton, Fisheries Biologist at the School of Freshwater Sciences, was featured in an article written by Michael Timm, an SFS alumnus who received his master’s degree in 2013. The article in Urban Milwaukee looks at the how the Kletzsch Fishway will change the Milwaukee River.
Cuhel Interviewed on “Matenaer On Air” Discussing Lack of Ice on Great Lakes
Senior Scientist Dr. Russell Cuhel was interviewed on WAUK 540AM Radio Show Matenaer On Air. The lack of ice on the Great Lakes, the need for snow and ice, and the ramifications of a warmer climate were discussed. Dr. Cuhel can be heard on the segment beginning at the 22:30 minute mark.
Congratulations SFS Graduates!
The School of Freshwater Sciences is excited to celebrate with our recent graduating students. This fall, our graduates included the first undergraduate student from the Freshwater Sciences Program to receive a bachelor’s degree and an Atmospheric Science Program undergraduate student received an Honors cord!
The 51ÁÔÆæ Report published on December 11, 2023, includes a photo feature of one of our recently graduated Professional Science Masters students. Pierce VanValkenburg is currently working at Cities Initiative, which seeks to advance the protection and restoration of the Great Lakes.
Pierce was also featured in the video that played during the Fall 2023 51ÁÔÆæ commencement ceremony in which a select group of graduating students reflect on their favorite memories and offer advice to future 51ÁÔÆæ students.
We wish them all success in their future endeavors!
Spectrum News Features Story on New Research Vessel at 51ÁÔÆæ
Captain Max Morgan, student Wilson Tarpey, and Professor Harvey Bootsma were interviewed by Spectrum News in an article about the School of Freshwater Sciences progress in funding a new research vessel. The new research vessel will be named the Maggi Sue and would have more capabilities than the Neeskay, the current research vessel.