@waterscienceUWM

Advancing fundamental science and training the next generation of freshwater professionals.

Milwaukee, WI
Joined April 2009
UWM School of Freshwater Sciences retweeted
.@waterscienceUWM recently welcomed high school students aboard the research vessel Neeskay to explore freshwater science and gain hands-on experience as part of the Charting New Waters program. One more session will be offered on July 15! Read more: uwm.edu/freshwater/students/…
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UWM School of Freshwater Sciences retweeted
.@waterscienceUWM alum Brennan Dow helps lead #Milwaukee-area river restoration, coordinating agencies and funding to remove decades-old pollution. Read more: uwm.edu/news/uwm-freshwater-… #UWMMakeWaves #EarthWeek
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UWM School of Freshwater Sciences retweeted
The Great Lakes are so large that they act like a freshwater sea, and an estimated 6,000 vessels found their final resting place here. 🌊🚢 Learn about the collaborative project ➡️ fondriest.com/news/watching-… PC: Caitlin Zant @sanctuaries @waterscienceUWM @RealGLOS @FundforLakeMI
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UWM School of Freshwater Sciences retweeted
.@waterscienceUWM student Jena Choi aims to combine research and outreach to improve water quality and help communities understand the value of clean, safe water. Read more: uwm.edu/news/captivated-by-r… #UWMMakeWaves
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UWM School of Freshwater Sciences retweeted
.@waterscienceUWM's Harvey Bootsma has spent 20+ years studying the depths and complexities of Lake Michigan’s ecosystems. But the ripples of that work started in Lake Malawi National Park in Africa. Read more: uwm.edu/news/from-lake-malaw… #UWMMakeWaves
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UWM School of Freshwater Sciences retweeted
.@waterscienceUWM PhD student Kieyarrah Dennis studies how bacteria in freshwater evolve to resist antibiotics -- and aims to bridge research and public health outreach. Read more: uwm.edu/news/uwm-student-tap… #UWMMakeWaves
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UWM School of Freshwater Sciences retweeted
A huge round of applause for 5,200+ #UWM students named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s Honors List! 👏 Your commitment to academic excellence continues to make UWM proud. #DeansList #PantherProud uwm.edu/registrar/student-re…
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UWM School of Freshwater Sciences retweeted
Discover a diverse range of scholarship opportunities in the Panther Scholarship Portal. Current #UWM students can now apply for #scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year. Apply before Feb. 1! ⬇ uwm.edu/finances/scholarship…
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Our own Jena Choi was featured! Congrats to all the graduates! #UWMGrad
We couldn't be more #PantherProud of the #UWMGrad Class of 2025 stepping into the future with real-world experience, career-ready skills and a powerful sense of community, making a difference in #Milwaukee and beyond. Congratulations, Panthers! 💛🖤 youtu.be/tBGdnyuYkR8
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UWM School of Freshwater Sciences retweeted
We are #PantherProud to award 1,500+ degrees at the #UWMGrad ceremony on Dec. 21, honoring the dedication and achievements of our graduates! Congratulations, #UWM Class of 2025 👏 uwm.edu/news/uwm-to-award-mo…
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UWM School of Freshwater Sciences retweeted
Shoutout to all the organizations that run the data/weather buoys up topside. Thank you! 🌊🌊 @LimnoTech @NOAA @NWS @michigantech @ILINSeaGrant @LifeAtPurdue @NEWWater_WI @waterscienceUWM @UWMadison @databuoycenter (Hope I listed them all)
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6 of our faculty members have been ranked among the top 2% of researchers in the world. Their work is helping lead the way in climate science, aquatic ecosystems, water quality, and more—making waves both locally and globally. uwm.edu/news/uwm-researchers…
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Our own Dr. Ryan Newton was recognized! Congrats to Dr. Newton! 👏🎉
Congratulations to the recipients of this year's Employee Excellence Awards! We couldn't be more #PantherProud of your dedication to our #UWM community 👏 uwm.edu/news/uwm-recognizes-…
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UWM School of Freshwater Sciences retweeted
🎥Watch our new short video & discover how @waterscienceUWM is transforming #Milwaukee’s Inner Harbor from a legacy of industrial use to a model of innovation, sustainability, and connection to the #GreatLakes. youtube.com/watch?v=LsBR3k9X…
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UWM School of Freshwater Sciences retweeted
Center for Water Policy Director Melissa Scanlan was featured in a recent NPR article examining the rapid expansion of #datacenters across the United States and the accompanying environmental challenges. Read it here! npr.org/2025/10/14/nx-s1-556…
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UWM School of Freshwater Sciences retweeted
Director Melissa Scanlan joined the @podcast_water to discuss how data centers impact the Great Lakes.💧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts! #DataCenters #WaterPolicy #GreatLakes
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UWM School of Freshwater Sciences retweeted
Data centers power AI + the cloud, but their environmental costs are hidden. 💧 Some use 25% of local water ❓ Incomplete reporting clouds the full impact Read CWP’s new article in Rutgers Computer and Technology Law Journal papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.… #GreatLakes #DataCenters
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UWM School of Freshwater Sciences retweeted
🤖You may have heard that using AI has a large water footprint. But how can that footprint can be so big? An article in “The Conversation” breaks down how data centers use water- directly and indirectly- to power LLMs and how usage varies across centers. theconversation.com/ai-has-a…
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