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Maker Faire Milwaukee: Where Tech & DIY Meet

Do you love technology? How about do-it-yourself projects? If you enjoy both, or know someone who does, then this episode is for you. On this edition of UWM Today, we highlight the upcoming Maker Faire Milwaukee . Inventors, tinkerers and hobbyists come together for this event to show off their work and share their knowledge of working with technology. The Maker Faire is one of the largest of its kind in the world, and UW-Milwaukee faculty and students play a big role in the event. Joining us in

UWM's Peck School Of The Arts: One-Stop Shop For Enjoying The Arts

With the only school of the arts in the University of Wisconsin System – UW-Milwaukee's Peck School of the Arts is truly unique. Not only does the school educate the next generation of artists, musicians, actors and filmmakers, it also produces hundreds of performances, programs and exhibits. As we begin another school year, Peck School of the Arts' Dean Scott Emmons joins us to discuss the many opportunities the public has to see the outstanding work done by the faculty and students.

Chancellor Mone Highlights UWM Merger & New Alliance

As of July 2, the former UW-Waukesha and UW-Washington County officially became satellite campus of UW-Milwaukee. Chancellor Mark Mone says this makes education more accessible to those in Southeastern Wisconsin. Also, the Higher Education Regional Alliance (HERA), a new first of its kind partnership of all 2-year and 4-year institutions in the region, is gaining momentum.

How A Rare Collection Of Maps Ended Up At UWM

Forty years ago, a fleet of trucks left New York City and began a journey West toward Milwaukee. On board 16 semi-trailers was a precious cargo of books, charts, photos and extremely rare maps — some of them dating back to the 1400s. It was the collection of the American Geographical Society, which was moving from Manhattan. The destination? The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. On this edition of UWM Today, we take a fresh look at one of the greatest collections of maps in the world and learn

Marketing's Role In Why Millions Of Americans Still Smoke

Over the last 50 years, there has been tremendous progress in getting Americans to stop smoking. In 1965, more than 40 percent of people living in this country smoked. The latest statistics show that number has dropped to about 17 percent. Still, that means more than 40 million Americans continue to puff away. One reason for the continued popularity is the marketing of tobacco. A UW-Milwaukee researcher has been studying the impact of that marketing and has found that the push to use tobacco

US Court System: Ensuring It's Fair & Effective

It's one of the underlying principles of America's judicial system: "Everyone deserves their day in court." But just because all people are guaranteed the right to bring their grievances or defend themselves in a court of law does not necessarily mean they are all treated equally. On this edition of UWM Today, we talk about the United States court system and how we can ensure that our courts are effective and equitable. Our guests are Tina Freiburger, a professor and chair of the Criminal

UWM's Water Technology Accelerator Reinforces Milwaukee's Status As Gloabl Leader In Water Tech

One of the most important developments in Milwaukee's bid to build a new economy is the investment in the water technology industry. For nearly a decade, the Water Council — a non-profit organization promoting water technology around the world — has made Milwaukee the center of the global water industry. Through the process, it has partnered with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's School of Freshwater Sciences, which is the only school of its kind in the United States. On this edition of

UWM's Water Technology Accelerator Reinforces Milwaukee's Status As Gloabl Leader In Water Tech

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Northwestern Mutual and Milwaukee Universities Create New Data Science Institute

Northwestern Mutual, UW-Milwaukee and Marquette University announce the formation of a new partnership to create the Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute. UWM Chancellor Mark Mone and Marquette University President Mike Lovell discuss the objectives and how the institute will benefit students, companies and the communities.

Northwestern Mutual and Milwaukee Universities Create New Data Science Institute

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Ideas Become Reality At UWM's Prototyping Center

At large research universities, ideas are the coin of the realm. Without them, classrooms would be quiet, research labs would sit idle. Ideas are what drive innovation and invention. But imagining what a new instrument, tool or product might look like can not take the place of the real thing. On this edition of UWM Today, we dive into a sophisticated, high-tech workshop where ideas are transformed into protoypes that are vital to launching the full production process. Our guest today is Kyle

Bridging The Gap Between Science And The Humanities With Technology

Virtual Reality is extremely popular these days. From playing video games to immersing oneself in a movie or photos, VR can bring a whole new experience to entertainment. At UW-Milwaukee, researchers are discovering new ways of using VR to learn about the world we live in. The work is being coordinated through UWM's Immersive Media Lab. On this edition of UWM Today, we'll learn how technology is helping to bridge the gap between science and the humanities. Joining us in the studio are Chris

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