A new use for an old technology
Mohan Qin and Haoran Wei, researchers at UW-Madison, are working to revolutionize nanoplastic sampling in the Great Lakes.
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Milwaukee anglers share “fish tales” with summer student
In our final post of the series, Thomas Pierce, a Freshwater@UW summer research student, measured fish and talked to anglers about their attitudes and values concerning fisheries management.
UW–Madison grad among 2025 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship finalists
Elizabeth Berg, a recent Ph.D. graduate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is one of 88 early-career professionals who will spend the next year working alongside federal agencies or legislative offices in Washington, D.C.
Cool science image winner!
Who knew that fish scales could be artistic? Serena George, a Wisconsin Sea Grant graduate student, took a photograph that was honored recently in UW-Madison’s annual Cool Science Photo contest.
Lake Mendota serves up lessons in climate change and public perceptions
Maddie Gaudette, a Freshwater@UW summer research student, understands the importance of a frozen lake to Midwesterners. Read about her research into Lake Mendota’s ice cover and what it might mean for the future
Invasive fish genetics project ignites passion for field work
Hope Dzik, a Freshwater@UW summer research student, found academic direction while searching for Bighead and silver carp DNA.
A Great Lakes, Great Read Storytelling Workshop
Learn the art and craft of telling a Great Lakes story. Crafting experiences into powerful memories to share is an art. Join Jen Rubin, storytelling expert and producer of Love Wisconsin, Oct 4-5 in Ashland for an interactive workshop that will help storytellers share their love for the Great Lakes.
Study offers key takeaways from long-term research on aquatic invasive species
A journal article recently published in “BioScience,” highlights nine lessons learned through four decades of data collection, research and experiments conducted by the North Temperate Lakes Long-Term Ecological Research Program housed at UW-Madison’s Center for Limnology.