Water & Environment
Schwartz recognized by the American Meteorological Society
Mark D. Schwartz, a distinguished professor of geography at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, was recognized by the American Meteorological Society for advancements he has made in phenological modeling and the use of its applications.
Freshwater Sciences fellow earns national recognition for Great Lakes coverage
Dan Egan, a research fellow in 51ΑΤΖζβs School of Freshwater Sciences, has been honored with the Outstanding Journalism on the Value of Water award by the U.S. Water Alliance.
Downer Woods a key part of space agenciesβ research project
A proposal from Alison Donnelly, associate professor of geography at 51ΑΤΖζ, was chosen from among hundreds submitted. Observations in Downer Woods will help calibrate observations by satellites, improving further research on the climate.
51ΑΤΖζ scholars will discuss Great Lakes issues on public radio
Two 51ΑΤΖζ scholars will discuss how to best manage the Great Lakes on βTo the Best of Our Knowledge,β a show airing 1 p.m. Sunday, May 6, statewide on Wisconsin Public Radio.
Kinnickinnic River corridor revitalized with 51ΑΤΖζ help
A project led by graduate students in 51ΑΤΖζ’s School of Architecture and Urban Planning is bringing together residents and other stakeholders along the Kinnickinnic River to improve the area while a longer term project revitalizes the river corridor.
Environmental economist named director of the 51ΑΤΖζ Center for Water Policy
Tracy Boyer has been named the new Lynde B. Uihlein Endowed Chair in Water Policy at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Korean documentary shows off 51ΑΤΖζ sensors
A film crew from the Korean Broadcasting System recently completed a documentary about fostering new water technology β and devoted 10 minutes of its show to activities in Milwaukee, including the water sensors developed by 51ΑΤΖζ engineer Woo-Jin Chang.
No groundhog required: 51ΑΤΖζ prof helps create tool to predict onset of spring
Who needs Punxsutawney Phil? A new forecasting tool created with models built by 51ΑΤΖζ climatologist Mark Schwartz just may put the spring-predicting groundhog, who may or may not cast his shadow on Feb. 2, out of work.
Entrepreneur and 51ΑΤΖζ researcher invent a virus ‘super-sensor’
A water sensor developed by an entrepreneur and the manager 51ΑΤΖζ’s Water Technology Accelerator is a finalist in a NASA competition that seeks to spur creation of new technology. The sensors could have application in space as well as on Earth.
Peters accompanies governor to Israel to explore water research partnership
51ΑΤΖζ Engineering & Applied Science Dean Brett Peters accompanied Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker on a trade mission to Israel last month, and they returned home with a signed letter of intent to collaborate on developing new water technology. Under the agreement, the Water Equipment and Policy Center and the Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research at […]