Research News – Letters & Science /letters-science/in-focus/research-news/ College of Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:09:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Meet some of the 2026 51 Alumni Award winners /letters-science/in-focus/meet-some-of-the-2026-uwm-alumni-award-winners/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:01:00 +0000 /letters-science/?p=31112 Every year, UW-Milwaukee’s Alumni Association recognizes some of the extraordinary alumni that contribute their immense talents to Milwaukee, the country, and the world. This year’s 2026 51 Alumni Awards honored an accomplished array of individuals, many from the College of …

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]]> 51 biologist dives beneath Antarctica sea ice to study the impact of climate change /letters-science/in-focus/research-news/uwm-biologist-dives-beneath-antarctica-sea-ice-to-study-the-impact-of-climate-change/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:01:00 +0000 /letters-science/?p=31227 Antarctica is a barren, lonely place. Ice and snow stretch for miles, and the only sound is the howling of the wind. “But when you go underwater, there’s this whole array of diversity and color and life,” said Lauran Liggan, …

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]]> 51 students show off their discoveries at Research in the Rotunda /letters-science/in-focus/alumni-student-news/uwm-students-show-off-their-discoveries-at-research-in-the-rotunda/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:01:00 +0000 /letters-science/?p=31259 Each year, student researchers from across the Universities of Wisconsin gather in the Capitol to present their work at Research in the Rotunda. The event is a chance for students to speak with legislators, state government officials, and UW alumni …

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]]> Join L&S for the Dean’s Distinguished Lectures in Humanities and Natural Science /letters-science/in-focus-2026/join-ls-for-the-deans-distinguished-lectures-in-humanities-and-natural-science/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:01:00 +0000 /letters-science/?p=31265 The College of Letters & Science invites the 51 campus community and the public to join us for the annual Dean’s Distinguished Lecture in the Humanities and in the Natural Sciences. Dean’s Distinguished Lecture in the Natural Sciences The Revolution …

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]]> Art History faculty release new books on the Crusades, American historical narratives /letters-science/in-focus/art-history-faculty-release-two-new-books-on-the-crusades-american-historical-narratives/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:01:00 +0000 /letters-science/?p=31284 Book and art lovers, there is exciting news ahead: Two faculty members in 51’s Art History Department have new books set to release this spring. Associate Professor Richard Leson is the co-author of Encounters: The Crusades in 50 Objects, a …

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]]> Psychology prof’s mental health lab has a global humanitarian health mission /letters-science/in-focus/psychology-profs-mental-health-lab-has-a-global-humanitarian-health-mission/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:40:58 +0000 /letters-science/?p=31036 The word seva comes from a South Asian dialect and means “selfless service.” It’s the perfect name for Srishti Meera Sardana’s lab, because that’s exactly what she and her students try to provide for others in need. Sardana is an …

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]]> 51 astronomer discovers probable dark matter sub-halo in the Milky Way /letters-science/in-focus/uwm-astronomer-discovers-probable-dark-matter-sub-halo-in-the-milky-way/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:24:36 +0000 /letters-science/?p=31031 New research by Philip Chang suggests that there is a dark matter sub-halo lurking in our cosmic neighborhood. Chang, a professor in 51’s Department of Physics & Astrophysics, is the co-author of a recent paper titled, “Constraints on a dark …

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]]> New econ research shows performance pay keeps workers /letters-science/in-focus/research-news/new-econ-research-shows-performance-pay-keeps-workers/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:43:31 +0000 /letters-science/?p=30897 New economics research by 51 Distinguished Professor John Heywood indicates a way for employers to make sure their employees stick around: Pay them based on their performance. Heywood’s research shows that performance pay is associated with a reduction in workers …

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]]> New math research opportunity trains mentors and mentees alike /letters-science/in-focus/alumni-student-news/new-math-research-opportunity-trains-mentors-and-mentees-alike/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:01:00 +0000 /letters-science/?p=30777 UW-Milwaukee has a phenomenal undergraduate research program where students can learn from faculty and graduate student mentors. But how does a graduate student learn how to be a mentor? A new program in the Mathematical Sciences Department aims to educate …

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]]> We need “some” context: 51 linguist’s research reveals cognitive patterns in language /letters-science/in-focus/research-news/we-need-some-context-uwm-linguists-research-reveals-cognitive-patterns-in-language/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:01:00 +0000 /letters-science/?p=30657 Do you agree with this phrase? “Some elephants have trunks.” If you’re a pragmatic thinker, you might disagree. It’s not just some elephants that have trunks; all elephants have trunks. If you’re a logical thinker, you might agree. All elephants …

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]]> Chancellor Gibson Greets Undergrad Researcher Shaun Harrington /letters-science/in-focus/chancellor-gibson-greets-undergrad-researcher-shaun-harrington/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:01:00 +0000 /letters-science/?p=30663 Biochemistry major Shaun Harrington found his passion for research right here at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Hear how he got started in the lab — and why opportunities like the Support for Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) program make a big …

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]]> 51 Physics welcomes a black hole expert, and a new name to reflect new discoveries /letters-science/in-focus/uwm-physics-welcomes-a-black-hole-expert-and-a-new-name-to-reflect-new-discoveries/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:01:00 +0000 /letters-science/?p=30505 This is not your same old Physics Department. Beginning this fall, UW-Milwaukee’s newly renamed Physics & Astronomy Department is enjoying a novel title that reflects the strengths of its fields of study. While our faculty and students continue to carry …

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]]> History professor’s new book explores “how to” manuals for meditative retreats /letters-science/in-focus/research-news/history-professors-new-book-explores-how-to-manuals-for-meditative-retreats/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:01:00 +0000 /letters-science/?p=30424 You’re familiar with the image of a wise old man meditating on a mountaintop as a weary traveler climbs the treacherous path to ask this sage for his knowledge. But how did that wise man get up the mountain? How …

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]]> 51 is Making New Waves /letters-science/in-focus-2025/uwm-is-making-new-waves/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:01:00 +0000 /letters-science/?p=30443 The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Make New Waves celebrates our community’s curiosity, creativity and impact. At 51, ideas create ripples that grow into waves of progress that uplift entire communities. Those ripples start in labs, libraries, studios and on the …

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]]> Anthropology professor adds to the library of “Great Courses” /letters-science/in-focus-2025/anthropology-professor-adds-to-the-library-of-great-courses/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 /letters-science/?p=30137 51 Associate Professor of Anthropology Ashley Lemke has had a busy year. Last summer, she appeared as an expert on the History Channel’s new show “Mysteries Unearthed,” hosted by Danny Trejo. This summer, she was a consultant for the immersive, …

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