51ÁÔÆæ School of Freshwater Sciences graduate student Echo was interviewed by Xcaret Nuñez at W51ÁÔÆæ 89.7 FM about educating the next generation in freshwater conservation. Listen as Mermaid Echo shares how and why they started “mermaiding”, deciding to pursue a degree in Freshwater Sciences, and plans for the future.
Guo honored with 51ÁÔÆæ Office of Research Senior Research Award
Dr. Laodong Guo, professor in the School of Freshwater Sciences, was honored with a 51ÁÔÆæ Office of Research Senior Research Award at the Fall Awards ceremony on October 25, 2023 at the Zelazo Center.
“Laodong Guo’s research spans the field of aquatic biogeochemistry – from the cycling of natural organic matter and phosphorus to the environmental behavior of emerging contaminants, such as microplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl, or PFAS, substances. A major scientific contribution has been his work on the remobilization of organic carbon from the Arctic permafrost and the biogeochemical response to environment change in northern, high-latitude regions, which is the fastest-warming region of the globe.
More recently, Guo has launched studies into the fate and transformation of microplastics and PFAS in aquatic environments. His research group combines field studies and control laboratory experiments in their studies to provide an improved understanding of formation pathways of nanoplastics and the interactions between PFAS and natural organic matter in the environment.
Guo is the most published member of the school’s faculty each year, with well over 200 publications and more than 14,000 citations. He has been rated as the best earth scientist at 51ÁÔÆæ in 2023 by , which used data compiled from OpenAlex and CrossRef in December 2022.” – from 51ÁÔÆæ Report
Evans honored with 51ÁÔÆæ Distinguished Public Service Award
Dr. Clark Evans, professor and Atmospheric Science program chair in the School of Freshwater Sciences, was honored with the 51ÁÔÆæ Distinguished Public Service Award at the Fall Awards ceremony on October 25, 2023 at the Zelazo Center.
“Clark Evans personifies a scientist whose professional activities contribute to the public good and enhance 51ÁÔÆæ’s reputation. Evans, a professor in the atmospheric science program, uses meteorological models to better understand and improve our ability to predict high-impact weather events like hurricanes and severe thunderstorms.
In addition to his academic research, Evans is a science communicator who shares knowledge and forecasts of high-impact weather events with general audiences. He has created his own website to share hurricane model forecasts with the public. This site has been used by several major media outlets, including the New York Times and Reuters, when storms threaten the U.S.
He is also the faculty adviser for The Climate Consensus, a student organization that aims to promote dialog between scientists and the community about climate change by inspiring future scientists to conduct outreach to their communities. He is also generous with his time, serving as a commissioner for the American Meteorological Society’s Scientific and Technological Activities Commission, a Trustee of Grafton, Wisconsin, and on other scientific boards.” – from 51ÁÔÆæ Report
Dive into the 51ÁÔÆæ School of Freshwater Sciences
Students share their firsthand experiences with hands-on research opportunities, the close relationships they’ve built with faculty, and how the school prepares them for impactful careers.
Waples Lab Heads Out on the Neeskay for Research
Dawn Patrol! Graduate students Rachel Smith and Gage Hunter head out to study the chemistry of polonium-210 in deep Lake Michigan water today.
Rachel and Gage, graduate students in Professor Jim Waples’ lab, were also featured on W51ÁÔÆæ back in September about their summer research. Check out the W51ÁÔÆæ 89.7 article for more details on their research into radioactive atoms.
Announcement of Milwaukee Estuary Cleanup Funding
W51ÁÔÆæ 89.7 FM article covers the October 12th press conference at Discovery World which brought big news about funding for cleaning up the Milwaukee Estuary. 51ÁÔÆæ School of Freshwater Sciences graduate students were invited to attend, and one of our graduate students had the chance to introduce Administrator Regan for the press conference.
Waukesha Water Diversion Interview with Scanlan on WTMJ
Professor Melissa Scanlan was interviewed by WTMJ 620AM news about Waukesha drawing water from Lake Michigan. Scanlan discusses the value of water and the Great Lakes Compact. Melissa Scanlan is the Director of the 51ÁÔÆæ Center for Water Policy and Professor in the 51ÁÔÆæ School of Freshwater Sciences.
Deng Helping to Bring Walleye Back to the Area
The Daily News of Iron Mountain discusses the collaborations of Wisconsin DNR, Wildlife Unlimited and Professor Deng of the School of Freshwater Sciences. Together, they are working on a project to restore the walleye population of the Menominee River basin.
W51ÁÔÆæ Discusses Protections for Wetlands, Supreme Court Decision
Center for Water Policy Director Scanlan and Water Policy Specialist Grewal are featured on W51ÁÔÆæ’s discussion of the Supreme Court’s Sackett v EPA decision. The decision has raised concerns about potential wetland loss.
Graduate Student Featured in Milwaukee Magazine’s September Issue
UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences graduate student teaches the community about water conservation as an aquatic performer.