Science & Technology Archives - 51�� REPORT

51�� physics student researches the cosmos

John G. Schumacher — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:12:49 +0000

International student Pratyusava Baral was drawn to 51�� to work with astronomers who helped detect gravitational waves.

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Alum helping improve wastewater treatment with ‘explainable AI’

John G. Schumacher — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:03:26 +0000

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.

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Captivated by research, 51�� student pursues career in water quality and safety

Alex Orlando — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:00:54 +0000

51�� student Jena Choi aims to combine research and outreach to improve water quality and help communities understand the value of clean, safe water.

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51�� partnership relaunches Healthy Homes Project

Luella J Dooley-Menet — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:19:09 +0000

A collaboration among 51��, 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.

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From Lake Malawi to Lake Michigan: A scientist’s lifelong dive into freshwater research

Alex Orlando — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:19:30 +0000

Harvey Bootsma has spent decades studying Lake Michigan's ecosystems. His work helps further the health of freshwater systems worldwide.

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51�� researcher reconstructs ancient landscapes from the Midwest to Mars

Alex Orlando — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:15:53 +0000

Libby Ives earned her PhD in geosciences at 51��. Now she studies ancient landscapes to uncover new insights about a planet's environment.

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51�� student taps into her love of bugs to fight antibiotic-resistant organisms

Alex Orlando — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:23:57 +0000

Kieyarrah Dennis is a PhD student in 51��'s School of Freshwater Sciences. Her research is helping combat the pathogens we're exposed to in our water.

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On-campus employment helps 51�� IT management student land a job before graduation

John G. Schumacher — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:49:57 +0000

Mentorship and a University Housing position helped provide the tools master’s grad Uday Sanem needed to secure an offer from Johnson Controls.

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Biomedical engineering student is crafting new tech to improve health care

Alex Orlando — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:38:06 +0000

UW-Milwaukee engineering major Greta Boehm is designing new devices to solve problems in medicine.

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51�� instructor’s Nonprof-IT brings alumni support full circle

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:39:54 +0000

Adam Hudson, a lecturer in 51��’s School of Information Studies, founded Nonprof-IT, an internship program that connects students with local nonprofits.

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Science & Technology Archives - 51���� REPORT

51���� physics student researches the cosmos

Alum helping improve wastewater treatment with ‘explainable AI’

Captivated by research, 51���� student pursues career in water quality and safety

51���� partnership relaunches Healthy Homes Project