Science & Technology
Chemistry alum works to protect military from toxic exposures
From Agent Orange to Iraq burn pits, U.S. troops are sometimes exposed to toxic chemicals. The long-lasting health problems created are an issue Rebecca Pattterson, a 51ÁÔÆæ alum and Navy veteran, works to resolve.
$10 million donation puts 51ÁÔÆæ on path to new research vessel
The new research vessel for the School of Freshwater Sciences will be named the Maggi Sue. It will replace the current vessel, the Neeskay, a converted Army T-boat that is more than 65 years old.
Engineering professor named senior member of National Academy of Inventors
Brian Armstrong was recently named a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors, the first faculty member at 51ÁÔÆæ to earn this honor.
$2.8 million grant boosts effort by 51ÁÔÆæ and others to harness cosmic data
The National Science Foundation awarded 51ÁÔÆæ and nine other collaborating organizations $2.8 million to further develop the concept for a Scalable Cyberinfrastructure Institute for Multi-Messenger Astrophysics.
Alum combines research with her job to help make city greener
Janeé Pederson is working on projects that are transforming former industrial sites into usable land, while also reducing problems with flooding and sewage backups.
Deyang Qu awarded $1.25 million for lithium-ion battery research
Renewable energy expert Deyang Qu was recently awarded a $1.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to fund research on high-energy, solid-state battery systems for electric vehicles.
51ÁÔÆæ Nonprof-IT program gives student a chance to repay charity
Two decades ago, a newborn Breyley Stephenson needed surgery at Children’s Hospital, and his parents stayed at the Ronald McDonald House. Now, Stephenson is giving back to the charity that helped his family.
Disruptive Technologies Lab aims to help fill tech job demand
A 51ÁÔÆæ lab where students learn cutting-edge technology like artificial intelligence, blockchain and cryptocurrency also has the capacity to fill an important need in southeastern Wisconsin.
51ÁÔÆæ battery startup awarded a second federal commercialization grant
Two 51ÁÔÆæ physicists have been awarded a grant of just over a $1 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop lithium-ion battery parts made from a patented material called graphene monoxide.
51ÁÔÆæ students compete on PBS documentary series ‘Make48’
Four 51ÁÔÆæ students teamed up to put their ideas to the test for Make48, a PBS documentary series that tests inventors against the clock.