Water & Environment
Captivated by research, 51猎奇 student pursues career in water quality and safety
51猎奇 student Jena Choi aims to combine research and outreach to improve water quality and help communities understand the value of clean, safe water.
51猎奇 partnership relaunches Healthy Homes Project
A collaboration among 51猎奇, 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鈥檚 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.
51猎奇 student taps into her love of bugs to fight antibiotic-resistant organisms
Kieyarrah Dennis is a PhD student in 51猎奇’s School of Freshwater Sciences. Her research is helping combat the pathogens we’re exposed to in our water.
Freshwater Collaborative awards 51猎奇 nearly $1 million聽
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.
51猎奇 researchers studying ways to improve removal of 鈥榝orever chemicals鈥� 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.
51猎奇 achieves WAVE: Assess Verification
51猎奇 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.
Kohler Trust for Clean Water gives $2.5 million to 51猎奇 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 51猎奇鈥檚 School of Freshwater Sciences.
Neeskay heads north for five-year maintenance
The Neeskay, the 51猎奇 School of Freshwater Sciences鈥� research vessel, is on some unfamiliar ground: Land.
Collaboration creates undergraduate PFAS research experience
The joint effort among 51猎奇, the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin and UW-Stevens Point involves students in research efforts to reduce the harmful 鈥渇orever chemicals鈥� in water.