{"id":42,"date":"2020-11-13T11:51:53","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T17:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/makewaves\/?page_id=42"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:09:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T22:09:48","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/makewaves\/","title":{"rendered":"Make New Waves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80 uwm-p-wave-vertical uwm-p-wave-vertical--right\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><header class=\"page-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">Make New Waves<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-there-s-power-in-every-idea\">There&#8217;s power in every idea.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">Like a drop hitting the water&#8217;s surface, an idea creates ripples of change that can grow into waves of incredible impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">At UW-Milwaukee, those ripples shape research that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list size-p-lg\">\n<li>Creates healthier communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develops new technologies that fuel industries and improve lives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspires vibrant artistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Answers big questions about life and our universe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">The work done by our faculty, students, staff and alumni uplifts entire communities \u2014 from the shores of Lake Michigan to the far reaches of the globe. On this page, we invite you to learn how we\u2019re making new waves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4\" id=\"h-fill-out-this-form-to-learn-more-about-uwm\">Fill out this form to learn more about 51ÁÔÆæ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"reqinfo-form\" class=\"uwm-mini-rfi\"><div id=\"form_dfc250ba-5c61-4652-adae-e8b6b99e1bc3\">Loading&#8230;<\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=dfc250ba-5c61-4652-adae-e8b6b99e1bc3&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_dfc250ba-5c61-4652-adae-e8b6b99e1bc3\">\/**\/<\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80 uwm-p-circles-section\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center size-h1 heading-separator uwm-u-text--center\" id=\"h-discover-unstoppable-momentum\">Discover Unstoppable Momentum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--4\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n\n\n        <figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray uwm-c-img--video\">\n            <a href=\"#\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\" class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-t0neuv\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-t0neuv\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/makewaves\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/764\/2025\/07\/dance-students-on-stage-anthem-video.jpg\" alt=\"View from above of dance students performing, they have formed a circle with one person in the middle who is looking up\" class=\"wp-image-146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/makewaves\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/764\/2025\/07\/dance-students-on-stage-anthem-video.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/makewaves\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/764\/2025\/07\/dance-students-on-stage-anthem-video-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>            <\/a>\n            \n                            <figcaption>At UW-Milwaukee, we transform ideas into powerful solutions \u2014 improving health, creating jobs and changing lives.<\/figcaption>        <\/figure>\n\n        <div id=\"uwm-modal-t0neuv\" class=\"hidden\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-video\">\n                <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AmkzOIjLpps\"  width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fueled-by-bold-vision\">Fueled by Bold Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0 size-p-lg\">Students and professors come to 51ÁÔÆæ with audacious goals. They work tirelessly in classrooms, labs, studios and stages \u2014 and out in the community \u2014 to bring their visions to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0 size-p-lg\">For some, it\u2019s a research question that leads to new medications, advances in renewable energy or solutions for people with mobility challenges. Others bring creative ideas that inspire powerful works of art, dance and music.&nbsp;What ties them together is a desire to build a better future \u2014 not only for themselves, but for all of us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center size-h1 heading-separator uwm-u-text--center\" id=\"h-meet-our-wave-makers\">Meet Our Wave Makers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center size-p-lg\">All Panthers share a common drive: to make life better for others. From first-year students to longtime faculty and alumni, we\u2019re committed to improving our community \u2014 and the world beyond it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"uwm-p-posts uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--3\"><li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uwm-professor-helps-nurses-improve-care-for-trauma-victims\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/06\/51ÁÔÆæ-Report-Waves-Story_20250317_Penninah_Kako_AM_21a.jpg\" alt=\"51ÁÔÆæ nursing professor Penninah Kako sits in a room to care for patients.\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uwm-professor-helps-nurses-improve-care-for-trauma-victims\/\">51ÁÔÆæ professor helps nurses improve care for trauma victims<\/a><div class=\"post-excerpt\">Peninnah Kako has spent her life caring for people in need. Now she helps Wisconsin nurses provide better care for sexual-assault victims.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/the-human-lens-uwm-alum-turns-untold-stories-into-award-winning-films\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/06\/Waves-Story-51ÁÔÆæ-Report_IMG_2585_Courtesy-of-Josh-Rosenberg.jpg\" alt=\"51ÁÔÆæ alum Josh Rosenberg holds the winning envelope at the 2024 Academy Awards.\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/the-human-lens-uwm-alum-turns-untold-stories-into-award-winning-films\/\">The human lens: 51ÁÔÆæ alum turns untold stories into award-winning films<\/a><div class=\"post-excerpt\">Josh Rosenberg fell in love with storytelling at 51ÁÔÆæ. Now, he makes Oscar-winning short documentaries.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/from-lake-malawi-to-lake-michigan-a-scientists-lifelong-dive-into-freshwater-research\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/06\/Waves-Story-51ÁÔÆæ-Report_20250421_Waves_Bootsma_AM_36.jpg\" alt=\"Freshwater Sciences professor Harvey Bootsma stares at a colorful fish tank in his office.\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/from-lake-malawi-to-lake-michigan-a-scientists-lifelong-dive-into-freshwater-research\/\">From Lake Malawi to Lake Michigan: A scientist\u2019s lifelong dive into freshwater research<\/a><div class=\"post-excerpt\">Harvey Bootsma has spent decades studying Lake Michigan&#8217;s ecosystems. His work helps further the health of freshwater systems worldwide.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/family-tragedy-spurs-uwm-alum-in-work-to-save-lives-with-ai\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/06\/Waves-Story-51ÁÔÆæ-Report_20250514_Waves_Arora_AM_19.jpg\" alt=\"51ÁÔÆæ alum Deepak Arora at Lubar College of Business.\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/family-tragedy-spurs-uwm-alum-in-work-to-save-lives-with-ai\/\">Family tragedy spurs 51ÁÔÆæ alum in work to save lives with AI<\/a><div class=\"post-excerpt\">In the aftermath of a family tragedy, Deepak Arora developed an AI-powered safety device to warn caregivers about potential accidents.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uwm-student-taps-into-her-love-of-bugs-to-fight-antibiotic-resistant-organisms\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/06\/Waves-Story-51ÁÔÆæ-Report_20250320_SFS_McLellan_AM_04.jpg\" alt=\"Freshwater sciences PhD student Kieyarrah Dennis reaches for a bottle of yellow liquid in the lab.\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uwm-student-taps-into-her-love-of-bugs-to-fight-antibiotic-resistant-organisms\/\">51ÁÔÆæ student taps into her love of bugs to fight antibiotic-resistant organisms<\/a><div class=\"post-excerpt\">Kieyarrah Dennis is a PhD student in 51ÁÔÆæ&#8217;s School of Freshwater Sciences. Her research is helping combat the pathogens we&#8217;re exposed to in our water.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uwm-professor-uses-sport-psychology-research-to-solve-real-world-problems\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/06\/Waves-Story-51ÁÔÆæ-Report_20250610_Waves_Meyer_AM_27.jpg\" alt=\"Barbara Meyer talks with an athlete in the gymnasium.\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uwm-professor-uses-sport-psychology-research-to-solve-real-world-problems\/\">51ÁÔÆæ professor uses sport psychology research to solve real-world problems<\/a><div class=\"post-excerpt\">Barbara Meyer sees performance in everything. A sports psychologist, she uses her expertise to help athletes, first responders and students do well in high-pressure situations.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/architecture-and-urban-planning-student-draws-up-plans-to-make-a-difference\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/07\/Dulce-Carreno-51ÁÔÆæ-student_20250205_TCF_IMC_3210.jpg\" alt=\"51ÁÔÆæ student Dulce Carreno sits at work table with her laptop open in front of her\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/architecture-and-urban-planning-student-draws-up-plans-to-make-a-difference\/\">Architecture and urban planning student draws up plans to make a difference<\/a><div class=\"post-excerpt\">UW-Milwaukee dual master&#8217;s student Dulce Carreno is pursuing her dream of becoming an architect committed to community.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uwm-alum-changes-the-game-one-asl-broadcast-at-a-time\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/06\/20250417_Waves_Christianson_AM_16.jpg\" alt=\"Brice Christianson poses with a hockey rink behind him.\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uwm-alum-changes-the-game-one-asl-broadcast-at-a-time\/\">51ÁÔÆæ alum changes the game, one ASL broadcast at a time<\/a><div class=\"post-excerpt\">Inspired by Packers games with his Deaf father, Brice Christianson eventually founded a company that pairs American Sign Language with live sports coverage.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/biomedical-engineering-student-uses-ai-to-analyze-medical-data\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/07\/Waves-Story-Gina-Monese_20241212_TCF_IMC_242972-2.jpg\" alt=\"Biomedical engineering student Gina Monese smiles while using a controller to pilot a robotic arm.\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/biomedical-engineering-student-uses-ai-to-analyze-medical-data\/\">Biomedical engineering student uses AI to analyze medical data<\/a><div class=\"post-excerpt\">51ÁÔÆæ biomedical engineering student Georgina Monese is tapping into AI to better predict medical surgery times.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uwm-physics-major-is-a-budding-star-with-an-eye-on-the-night-sky\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/06\/Waves-Story-51ÁÔÆæ-Report_20250508_Waves_Lorenz_AM_09.jpg\" alt=\"Physics major Ben Lorenz at the Manfred Olson Planetarium.\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uwm-physics-major-is-a-budding-star-with-an-eye-on-the-night-sky\/\">51ÁÔÆæ physics major is a budding star with an eye on the night sky<\/a><div class=\"post-excerpt\">Ben Lorenz studies ripples in space called gravitational waves. The research could help shed light on the origins of the universe.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uwm-professors-are-reimagining-digital-libraries-for-the-visually-impaired\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/06\/Waves-Stories-51ÁÔÆæ-Report_20250502_Waves_Xie_AM_14.jpg\" alt=\"51ÁÔÆæ professors Iris Chi and Wonchan Choi discuss their work to reimagine digital libraries in front of a display screen.\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uwm-professors-are-reimagining-digital-libraries-for-the-visually-impaired\/\">51ÁÔÆæ professors are reimagining digital libraries for the visually impaired<\/a><div class=\"post-excerpt\">Iris Xie and Wonchan Choi are creating new design guidelines for digital libraries. Their work aims to help millions with visual impairments.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uwm-playwright-inspires-the-next-generation-of-storytellers\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/06\/20250430_Waves_Saar_Rios_AM_04.jpg\" alt=\"Alvaro Saar Rios smiling and standing in front of a stage.\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uwm-playwright-inspires-the-next-generation-of-storytellers\/\">51ÁÔÆæ playwright inspires the next generation of storytellers<\/a><div class=\"post-excerpt\">Alvaro Saar Rios is one of the most produced Latino playwrights. As head of the 51ÁÔÆæ Theatre Practices program, he provides guidance to young artists.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--center-x\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mx-10 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/category\/waves-stories\/\" rel=\"\">Read More Stories<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-banner\"><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/makewaves\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/764\/2025\/07\/milwaukee-skyline-from-lake-michigan.jpg\" alt=\"Skyline of Downtown Milwaukee from the surface of the water of Lake Michigan\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"400\"\/><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--gradient\"><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--vertcenter\"><div class=\"uwm-u-flex--center-x uwm-p-banner--content uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--column uwm-u-flex--center-y uwm-u-text--center\"><h2>Join the Next Wave<\/h2><p>Learn how UW-Milwaukee can help you achieve your personal and professional goals<\/p>\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--center-x\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mx-10 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/visit\" rel=\"\">Visit<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mx-10 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"#reqinfo-form\" rel=\"\">Request Information<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mx-10 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/apply\" rel=\"\">Apply<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":103,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/full-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[38221]},"class_list":["post-42","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - 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