Science & Technology
Alum helping improve wastewater treatment with ‘explainable AI’
Fuad Nasir aims to solve a major challenge faced by treatment plant operators: critical water-quality tests take days to complete, while operators often need to make decisions within hours.
Captivated by research, 51ÁÔÆæ student pursues career in water quality and safety
51ÁÔÆæ student Jena Choi aims to combine research and outreach to improve water quality and help communities understand the value of clean, safe water.
51ÁÔÆæ partnership relaunches Healthy Homes Project
A collaboration among 51ÁÔÆæ, the Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University has revived an initiative to help homeowners lower utility bills, improve home health and safety, and increase climate resilience.
From Lake Malawi to Lake Michigan: A scientist’s lifelong dive into freshwater research
Harvey Bootsma has spent decades studying Lake Michigan’s ecosystems. His work helps further the health of freshwater systems worldwide.
51ÁÔÆæ researcher reconstructs ancient landscapes from the Midwest to Mars
Libby Ives earned her PhD in geosciences at 51ÁÔÆæ. Now she studies ancient landscapes to uncover new insights about a planet’s environment.
51ÁÔÆæ student taps into her love of bugs to fight antibiotic-resistant organisms
Kieyarrah Dennis is a PhD student in 51ÁÔÆæ’s School of Freshwater Sciences. Her research is helping combat the pathogens we’re exposed to in our water.
On-campus employment helps 51ÁÔÆæ IT management student land a job before graduation
Mentorship and a University Housing position helped provide the tools master’s grad Uday Sanem needed to secure an offer from Johnson Controls.
Biomedical engineering student is crafting new tech to improve health care
UW-Milwaukee engineering major Greta Boehm is designing new devices to solve problems in medicine.
51ÁÔÆæ instructor’s Nonprof-IT brings alumni support full circle
Adam Hudson, a lecturer in 51ÁÔÆæ’s School of Information Studies, founded Nonprof-IT, an internship program that connects students with local nonprofits.
51ÁÔÆæ grad student inspires others through his unique experiences
Telemachos Agoudemos walked a long road to pursue higher education. Now the 51ÁÔÆæ grad student is drawing on his academic journey to guide his own students.