by Natalie Johnson | Sep 29, 2023 | Features, Research
A summer spent studying a range of subjects from algae to amphibians yielded real-world results that 12 student researchers presented Thursday evening at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s 2023 McNair Scholars Showcase. “We are extremely proud of what...
by Natalie Johnson | Aug 2, 2023 | Headlines, Research
Undergraduate students like Yanet Fernandez, a senior mathematics major from Oshkosh, gain valuable communication skills while presenting their research findings at events like Research in the Rotunda held annually in Madison. The scholarship, creativity and...
by Shane Nyman | Jun 27, 2023 | Headlines, Math and Natural Science, Research
New technology at a University of Wisconsin Oshkosh lab is allowing students to study microplastics in fish and mussels, giving insight as to what impact the materials might have on the environment and ecosystem. Students are using a new Fourier Transformed Infrared...
by Laurie Schlosser | Jun 6, 2023 | Fox Cities Campus, Headlines, Math and Natural Science, Research
Using technology to improve accessibility for people with visual disabilities is the focus of a University of Wisconsin Oshkosh research project underway this summer. Warren Vaz, associate professor in the engineering and engineering technology department, recently...
by Laurie Schlosser | May 26, 2023 | Headlines, Research, Sustainability
A plan to advance sustainability and climate resilience efforts on the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s three campuses was boosted by a summit that explored goals, opportunities and challenges. A large group of UWO faculty and staff members capped their week May 19...
by Laurie Schlosser | May 10, 2023 | Headlines, Research
They can hardly be called interns. With a variety of majors, a trio of University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students and one new graduate, have done the lion’s share of the work involved in surveying parents and compiling data about transportation needs in the city of...