School of Freshwater Sciences Archives - 51ÁÔÆæ REPORT /news/uwmnews-feed/freshwater-sciences/ News from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:04:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Three from 51ÁÔÆæ honored as fellows by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters /news/three-from-uwm-honored-as-fellows-by-the-wisconsin-academy-of-sciences-arts-letters/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:38:05 +0000 /news/?p=154684 51ÁÔÆæ-related winners include Rebecca Klaper, dean of the School of Freshwater Sciences at 51ÁÔÆæ; Simone Ferro, professor emerita of dance at 51ÁÔÆæ; and James DeVita, author, actor and theater director and an alum of 51ÁÔÆæ’s Peck Shool of the Arts.

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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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]]> 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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]]> 51ÁÔÆæ researchers ranked among top 2% in the world /news/uwm-researchers-ranked-among-top-2-in-the-world/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:07:47 +0000 /news/?p=150559 More than five dozen 51ÁÔÆæ scientists have been recognized as being among the top 2% of researchers in the world in 2024, according to a new ranking.

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]]> 51ÁÔÆæ recognizes some of its finest at annual Employee Excellence Awards /news/uwm-recognizes-some-of-its-finest-at-annual-employee-excellence-awards/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:49:23 +0000 /news/?p=150161 Two dozen people were recognized on Wednesday for their devotion to the 51ÁÔÆæ community at the 2025 Employee Excellence Awards ceremony.

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]]> 51ÁÔÆæ buildings open for Doors Open Milwaukee this weekend /news/uwm-buildings-open-for-doors-open-milwaukee-this-weekend/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:56:35 +0000 /news/?p=149236 51ÁÔÆæ will join more than 160 locations across the metro area on Sept. 27 and 28 as part of Doors Open Milwaukee.

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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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]]> Six research teams awarded Catalyst Grants from the 51ÁÔÆæ Research Foundation /news/six-research-teams-awarded-catalyst-grants-from-the-uwm-research-foundation/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:19:15 +0000 /news/?p=148007 The foundation awarded more than $250,000 to six research teams, whose projects include cancer diagnostics, clean energy and rehabilitation robotics.

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]]> 51ÁÔÆæ alum Niznansky wows students with weather show at baseball game /news/uwm-alum-niznansky-wows-students-with-weather-show-at-baseball-game/ Thu, 08 May 2025 18:53:16 +0000 /news/?p=144807 The team’s first-ever School Day was a hit, as a few thousand schoolchildren gathered at Franklin Field to learn about weather from Brian Niznansky, chief meteorologist for WTMJ-TV, and catch a game.

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