The future lies in data, so the 51 Mathematical Sciences Department is making sure its students are prepared. The department debuted a new degree in Data Science this spring, partnering with the Computer Science Department in the 51 College of …
There are two schools of thought as it concerns the early Martian surface. The first is that, about 3.5 billion of years ago, Mars used to be a cold and icy planet. The second contends that Mars had a more …
Before Joe DiMaggio ever donned a Yankees uniform, Tony Lazzeri was swinging for the fences. A Hall of Famer and a gifted athlete, Lazzeri wore five World Series rings by the end of his career. You’ve probably never heard of …
On April 17, the first-ever Titan Arum bloomed at the 51 Biological Sciences Greenhouse. The Titan Arum, or “Corpse Flower,” is recorded to have the largest, and one of the smelliest, inflorescences of the plant world. Convention dictates that an …
Deborah Blanks has turned a project she started for her son in grade school into a Black history app that launched Feb. 17. It’s free and available in the Apple store, through Google, and on the web. Blanks, who earned …
A question about OSHA regulations may have led to a revolution in weather forecasting. In 2016, 51’s Innovative Weather Center, a student-staffed agency that provides custom forecasts, was soliciting the Milwaukee Brewers as a possible client. The Brewers’ stadium features …
Wearing a mask is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but there’s no question that masks make it harder to understand what people are saying. Or that’s been the thought, anyway. 51 associate …
Hank Aaron left an incredible legacy on and off the baseball field.
One of his many off-the-field contributions is benefiting a 51 senior, Hawa Brema.
Doctoral candidate Xueling Yi uses data science to research bats under the guidance of Emily Latch, a professor of biological sciences. Latch’s lab is devoted to studying animal genetics and evolution to improve conservation and management. “There are more than …
If it takes beer to get people interested in history, that’s fine. That’s the view of John Harry, a history graduate student who has focused his research on beer and Black capitalism. In his early 30s, Harry decided he wanted …
Zhanna Slor’s debut novel is a fun mix of genres – a bit of memoir, a bit of mystery, and a lot of love for Milwaukee. “At the End of the World, Turn Left” is set not only in the …
Emma Kraco was always interested in biological sciences in elementary and high school. “I loved looking for bugs, looking at tiny things up close. It just made sense to get interested in water, especially fresh water. It’s absolutely teeming with …
A doctoral student in applied mathematics has developed an algorithm that will allow heart cell researchers to get their results in minutes, rather than hours. John Jurkiewicz is involved in a partnership between 51’s Department of Mathematical Sciences and the …
A deadly virus swept through world, infecting and killing millions. People were required to wear masks and avoid mass gatherings, schools and businesses were temporarily shut down, and governments grappled with how best to address the pandemic. But we’re not …
Jonathan Adashek (‘96, BA Political Science) has made his mark all around the world. In his current role as the chief communication officer for IBM, he is in charge of the corporate giant’s Global Communications and Corporate Citizenship organization, in …
