Science & Technology
How traffic delays inspired student’s award-winning startup
51ÁÔÆæ PhD student Joel Roberts won the grand prize at the WiSys Big Idea Pitch Competition with a project that harnesses computer power and algorithms to solve traffic problems.
A cosmic mystery: Astronomers find object flashing in both radio waves and X-rays
51ÁÔÆæ Professor David Kaplan and graduate student Akash Anumarlapudi are part of an international team that made a startling discovery about a new type of cosmic phenomenon.
51ÁÔÆæ librarians focus on ways to use artificial intelligence tools wisely
AI can be considered a menace or a savior, but at heart it’s another tool. 51ÁÔÆæ librarians are working on ways to unlock its potential but avoid its pitfalls.
Nonprof-IT celebrates a decade of giving back to Milwaukee
The program in 51ÁÔÆæ’s School of Information Studies pairs groups of students with local nonprofits to provide technological solutions.
51ÁÔÆæ achieves WAVE: Assess Verification
51ÁÔÆæ has become the first university in the nation to be WAVE: Assess Verified, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s commitment to water stewardship practices.
51ÁÔÆæ researcher’s work is transforming traffic data into road safety solutions
Tom Shi, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, is using footage from surveillance cameras to create models that can predict traffic behavior.
Kohler Trust for Clean Water gives $2.5 million to 51ÁÔÆæ for Great Lakes research
The funding will initially support enhanced research on water quality and ecosystem health led by Harvey Bootsma, the inaugural Kohler Endowed Chair of Great Lakes Science in 51ÁÔÆæ’s School of Freshwater Sciences.
51ÁÔÆæ is a partner on a project to address rural transportation needs with autonomous vehicles
The six-year project will develop solutions to improve mobility, such as enabling nondrivers to better access health care, groceries and other amenities, and helping people without vehicles commute to work.
How a tabletop robot may revolutionize physical therapy delivery
51ÁÔÆæ professors Habib Rahman and Inga Wang are working on an advancement that could greatly help both patients and therapists.
51ÁÔÆæ proposal wins Universities of Wisconsin Innovation Grant
The plan calls for working with the local chemistry industry and education partners, including M-Cubed, to develop a paid summer internship program that trains students as chemical technicians.