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05/12/12: Even for the apathetic, it comes down to numbers. UWM professor interviewed.
» Wisconsin State Journal

05/09/12: Prosecuting False Political Speech. Work of UWM professor featured
» State Bar of Wisconsin

05/09/12: Wisconsin going down historically significant political path.
» wtaq.com

05/08/12: Promoting Quality (But Not Quantity) in Teen Parenting. UWM public health professor interviewed.
» WUWM Lake Effect

05/08/12: Trying to Call More Attention to Fatherhood. UWM social work professor interviewed.
» WUWM Lake Effect

05/08/12: Crossover vote will impact gubernatorial primary, UWM professor says.
» wtaq.com

05/07/12: Recall primary results likely won't hint to what's ahead in June. UWM professor interviewed.
» fox6now.com

05/06/12: Story of the recall in Wisconsin.
» fox6now.com

05/03/12: Possible link between smoking and development of high-functioning autism. UWM research featured.
» DoctorsLounge

05/02/12: In dealmaking, men's sense of right and wrong more flexible than women's. UWM professor coauthored study.
» Jezebel

04/30/12: Mothers' Smoking Elevates Autism Risk in Newborns. UWM research featured.
» Softpedia

04/26/12: Businesses don't have last word on U.S. economy. Article by UWM professor.
» Tampa Bay Times

04/23: Graphene-based semiconductors for sleeker and more efficient gadgets of tomorrow. UWM research featured.
» Solid State Technology

04/19/12: Spring Paints the Piedmont Green. Work of UWM geography professor featured.
» earthobservatory.nasa.gov

04/11/12: UW–Milwaukee leads reinvention parade.
» johntorinus.com

04/09/12: The 1940 Census. UWM historian interviewed.
» 90.5 FM Pittsburgh

04/06/12: Solving the Challenges of Building a Sustainable Peace. UWM author interviewed.
» Lake Effect, WUWM-FM

04/05/12: Could Gov. Walker Be Tapped For VP? Better chance than Paul Ryan, UWM professor says.
» wisn.com

04/04/12: BPA Exposure Just as Bad as Mercury: UWM research featured.
» The Atlantic Wire

04/01/12: Release of depression-era census nears. UWM historian interviewed.
» The Modesto (Cal.) Bee

03/31/12: Walker not endorsing in state GOP primary UWM political scientist interviewed.
» La Crosse Tribune

03/29/12: Visions of a Cashless Society: Echoes. UWM co-author.
» Bloomberg

03/20/12: Flying plankton take to the air to flee from fish. UWM faculty co-author.
» Discover

03/19/12: Spring Gets Ahead of Itself. UWM climatologist mentioned.
» The New York Times

03/09/12: Coalition to address black male unemployment. UWM study cited.
» Milwaukee Courier

03/08/12: Winter Ending Early For Many Plants And Animals. UWM climatologist's research featured.
» Huffington Post

03/01/12 Pizza cutter brass knuckles designed by UWM artist.
» Washington Post

02/25/12: Manitowoc task force studying mental health services; UWM graduate student assisting.
» Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter

02/24/12: UWM doctoral student among Business Journal's "40 Under 40."
» Business Journal

02/24/12: CABHR director discusses state alcohol problems on 4th Street Forum.
» MPTV

02/22/12: UWM film students court new media with Mediocracy.
» A.V. Club Milwaukee

02/20/12: Mississippi River rafting. Interview with UWM film instructor and alum Sean Kafer.
» UWM Post

02/20/12: Review of Sean Kafer's film Valley Maker.
» UWM Post

02/18/12: Water researchers at UWM have linked up with urban farmers who occupy abandoned factories..
» The Economist

02/16/12: UWM student wins national "Crisis-Ready Stadium"student design competition.
» AZoBuild

02/12/12: UWM honors Film Department co-founder.
» JSOnline/tap

01/24/12: New UWM study: Very high unemployment among Milwaukee-area African-Americans.
» WHBL Sheboygan

01/02/12: UWM nursing dean wins national award.
» PressZoom

12/31/11: 2011 was a year for thinking big. UWM Alzheimer's research featured.
» JSOnline

12/26/11: The Hormone Surge of Middle Childhood. UWM anthropologist interviewed.
» New York Times

12/24/11: Déjà vu all over again for Milwaukee Mayor Barrett. UWM government professor interviewed.
» JSOnline

12/01/11: How To Get And Keep A Mentor. UWM professor featured.
» Jezebel

11/30/11: Walker Protesters Take Jobs Message To Train Maker. UWM professor interviewed.
» wisn.com

11/19/11: Oshkosh may benefit from TIF closures. UWM graduate researcher interviewed.
» thenorthwestern.com

11/18/11: Would-be assassins long an occupational hazard for American presidents. UWM historian interviewed.
» Winnepeg Free Press

11/18/11: Vehicle Emissions Tests Done With 30-Year-Old Technology. UWM public health professor interviewed.
» wisn.com

11/16/11: MLB commissions a Miller Park study. UWM professor leads research on stadium's economic impact.
» JSOnline

UWM cultural anthropologist speaks at "online worlds" event.
» 11/21 Spsfk.com
» 11/13 Scienceline

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April 2012:
2012 Graduate School Research Fellows announced
Sixteen chosen from 31 applicants.

March 2012:
Two calls for nominations; May 18 deadline.
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CAMPUS NEWS AND FEATURES
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05/02/12 2012-2013 Research Committee Awards
23 projects funded.
03/01/12 Posters in the Rotunda
Nine UWM undergrads to exhibit research in Madison March 7.
02/13/12 Building a ‘blind-friendly’ Internet
Empowering the blind in the information society.
02/13/12 Economics of the Presidential Campaign
Feb 15 Deans Distinguished Lecture by Professor William Holahan.
02/02/12 Triple-duty fuel cell launches UWM startup company
An expert on the relatively new MFC technology, Zhen “Jason” He is building on its “double play” capabilities.
01/27/12 UWM Spotlight on Excellence: Anne Basting
She has made her career by melding diverse disciplines in unexpected ways..
01/20/12 Children of incarcerated benefiting from low-cost interventions
UWM project assists mothers and pregnant women serving time at a county correctional facility..
01/11/12 Preparing teachers for revolutionary math standards
The School of Education's Common Core Leadership in Mathematics (CCLM) project.


01/11/12 Sensing in a flash
Fiberoptic water-monitoring technology offers a sought-after solution that delivers at the speed of light.
12/15/11 Anchordoqui the ninth UWM physicist to earn a CAREER grant
Award will support his work in detecting the most basic building blocks of matter..
12/02/11 Shifting inner-city juveniles' perceptions of the police
UWM professors evaluate program to improve relations.
11/17/11 UWM jewelry and metalsmithing students' work at Object Jewelry Sale
At least 500 pieces will be available for purchase.
11/14/11 Putting facial metrics to the test – in business
A difference in facial shape appears to predict business behavior in men.
11/01/11 New scientists at Freshwater Sciences
School attracts three new faculty this fall.
10/21/11 Center for 21st Century Studies fellows
Research focus this year is "What is 21st Century Studies?"
10/07/11New institute unites faculty in bioinformatics
Six UWM schools involved in Biomedical and Health Informatics Research Institute (BHIRI).
10/06/11 UWM School of Public Health adds new faculty members
Hires bring total faculty count to 14.
10/05/11 Luis Anchordoqui latest UWM CAREER Award winner
Physics associate professor to test new theories at world's highest-energy particle collider.
10/05/11 Exploring the Surf Zone with an Amphibious Robot
All Things Water Seminar Oct. 12 at noon in Union 280..
09/26/11 UWM study: Trading work and family roles transformative
Nontraditional family roles in heterosexual couples could promote gender equality.
09/22/11 UWM filmmakers screen their stuff
More than a dozen students and alumni will present at the Milwaukee Film Festival.
09/21/11 UWM transit study quantifies budget's impact
Reductions would end service to 997 employers.
09/20/11 Fendrich named Wisconsin Distinguished Professor
CABHR director and professor of social work in Bader School of Social Welfar.
09/12/11 UWM among 24 universities receiving funding to train next generation of energy efficiency experts

09/15/11 How many Wisconsinites smoke? It varies widely by county
Study led by researcher at UWM Center for Urban Initiatives and Research.
09/14/11 New study to explore ways to prevent knee injury
Volunteers sought for study of strengthening exercises for knee pain.
09/05/11 Uihlein gift supports joint UW Law School /UWM water initiative
Pilot program to bring UW Law School expertise to new UWM Center for Water Policy.

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