Water & Environment Archives - 51ÁÔÆæ REPORT /news/section/water-environment/ News from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:47:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Alum helping improve wastewater treatment with ‘explainable AI’ /news/alum-helping-improve-wastewater-treatment-with-explainable-ai/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:03:26 +0000 /news/?p=153190 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, 51ÁÔÆæ student pursues career in water quality and safety /news/captivated-by-research-uwm-student-pursues-career-in-water-quality-and-safety/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:00:54 +0000 /news/?p=146482 51ÁÔÆæ 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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]]> 51ÁÔÆæ partnership relaunches Healthy Homes Project /news/uwm-partnership-relaunches-healthy-homes-project/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:19:09 +0000 /news/?p=153820 A collaboration among 51ÁÔÆæ, 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 /news/from-lake-malawi-to-lake-michigan-a-scientists-lifelong-dive-into-freshwater-research/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:19:30 +0000 /news/?p=145962 Harvey Bootsma has spent decades studying Lake Michigan's ecosystems. His work helps further the health of freshwater systems worldwide.

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]]> 51ÁÔÆæ student taps into her love of bugs to fight antibiotic-resistant organisms /news/uwm-student-taps-into-her-love-of-bugs-to-fight-antibiotic-resistant-organisms/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:23:57 +0000 /news/?p=146098 Kieyarrah Dennis is a PhD student in 51ÁÔÆæ's School of Freshwater Sciences. Her research is helping combat the pathogens we're exposed to in our water.

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]]> Freshwater Collaborative awards 51ÁÔÆæ nearly $1 million  /news/freshwater-collaborative-awards-uwm-nearly-1-million-3/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:09:40 +0000 /news/?p=149073 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.

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]]> 51ÁÔÆæ researchers studying ways to improve removal of ‘forever chemicals’ from water /news/uwm-researchers-studying-ways-to-improve-removal-of-forever-chemicals-from-water/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:55:29 +0000 /news/?p=144468 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.

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]]> 51ÁÔÆæ achieves WAVE: Assess Verification /news/uwm-achieves-wave-assess-verification/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:45:25 +0000 /news/?p=144318 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.

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]]> Kohler Trust for Clean Water gives $2.5 million to 51ÁÔÆæ for Great Lakes research /news/kohler-trust-for-clean-water-gives-2-5-million-to-uwm-for-great-lakes-research-2/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:19:59 +0000 /news/?p=142879 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.

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]]> Neeskay heads north for five-year maintenance /news/neeskay-heads-north-for-five-year-maintenance/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:33:29 +0000 /news/?p=139728 The Neeskay, the 51ÁÔÆæ School of Freshwater Sciences’ research vessel, is on some unfamiliar ground: Land.

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