Science & Technology
Alum uses DNA evidence to help solve criminal cases
Research and scientific training at 51ÁÔÆæ helped Sana Shakir land a job at the state crime lab and fulfill her career aspirations.
51ÁÔÆæ professor wins award for gravitational science work
Patrick Brady, director of the Leonard E. Parker Center for Gravitation, Cosmology and Astrophysics, was given the American Physical Society’s 2026 Richard A. Isaacson Award in Gravitational-Wave Science, announced Wednesday.
51ÁÔÆæ physics major is a budding star with an eye on the night sky
Ben Lorenz studies ripples in space called gravitational waves. The research could help shed light on the origins of the universe.
Senator Tammy Baldwin visits 51ÁÔÆæ to spotlight AI innovation and workforce readiness
The visit brought together faculty, students and industry leaders to showcase how the university is driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and preparing Wisconsin’s workforce for the future.
51ÁÔÆæ professor builds robots to help people stay independent
Habib Rahman wants to empower stroke and spinal cord injury patients. To do that, he’s developing robots to help boost their quality of life.
Freshwater Collaborative awards 51ÁÔÆæ nearly $1 millionÂ
The awards will fund two projects to expand hands-on research opportunities for high school and undergraduate students, address emerging contaminants like PFAS and strengthen career pathways in water-related fields.
51ÁÔÆæ engineer discovers a way to turn used EV batteries into fertilizer
Deyang Qu has developed a process that could solve a looming problem: What to do when a huge wave of expiring lithium-ion batteries age out after about 10 years.
51ÁÔÆæ researchers studying ways to improve removal of ‘forever chemicals’ from water
Yin Wang and Xiaoli Ma are investigators on a two-year grant from the U.S. Department of Defense that will focus on modifying a clay-like mineral called layered double hydroxide to clean up PFAS.
Naval dignitary visits 51ÁÔÆæ for Navy Week in Milwaukee
Rear Admiral Matthew Pottenburgh made two stops at 51ÁÔÆæ on Wednesday to highlight the Navy’s partnership with 51ÁÔÆæ on educating veterans and in research to advance all-electric ships.
51ÁÔÆæ launches two new degree programs to meet industry demand and broaden access to engineering
The new offerings are both unique in Wisconsin. They are designed to meet workforce needs, attract new types of students, and to offer greater flexibility at every stage of a student’s educational journey.