1. UW-Superior economics students present research at Wisconsin Economics Association Annual Conference

    Photo of UW-Superior economics students

    University of Wisconsin-Superior economics students recently had an outstanding opportunity to present their original undergraduate research projects at the 2021 Wisconsin Economics Association Annual Conference. “This event provided the opportunity for our students to listen to professional presentations and learn advanced economic research methods,” said Dr. Praopan Pratoomchat, assistant professor of economics and Wisconsin Economics Association […]

  2. The future looks fresh: New collaboration will boost Wisconsin water research, policy, and economy

    Photo of faculty from five UW campuses who met in July at the UW-Waukesha field station for a daylong retreat to plan Freshwater Science 101, a new course to be offered to students at UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee, UW-La Crosse, UW Oshkosh, and UW-Parkside. Pictured are Eric Strauss, Robert Stelzer, Jake VanderZanden, Mike Carvan, Greg Kleinheinz, Jessica Orlofske, and Marlin, who gave them a tour of the station. Taking the photo was Tracy Boyer. Photo courtesy of Heidi Jeter.

    On a sunny afternoon in late September, a group of undergraduate students boarded Limnos II, UW-Madison’s Center for Limnology (CFL) pontoon boat, for a field trip on Lake Mendota with CFL director, Jake Vander Zanden. Onboard, they learned about the formation of Wisconsin’s lakes, tried their hand at using limnological tools like Secchi disks and zooplankton […]

  3. UW-Superior faculty help establish Twin Ports Chapter of Transportation Research Forum

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    University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Transportation and Logistics Management faculty recently helped launch the Twin Ports chapter of the Transportation Research Forum. The Twin Ports chapter is the first outside of a major metropolitan area and was invited to the forum because of the significance of the international Great Lakes port of entry and related transportation business clusters in the […]

  4. From the far corners of the world to UW-Superior

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    UW-Superior sees marked increase in international students this fall One of the most exciting developments at the University of Wisconsin-Superior this fall has been the significant increase in new international students. The university has long been a popular choice for international students, second only to UW-Madison in overall percentage at UW institutions. However, last year […]

  5. Freshwater research: A collaborative summer at ERIC

    Photo of Britta Larson from UW-Superior, who was one of four students who did field work in Door County.

    A Freshwater Collaborative for Wisconsin grant helped students from six UW campuses train at one of three locations of  UW Oshkosh’s Environmental Research and Innovation Center When Amanda Stickney learned about chemistry in sixth grade, her love of math and science clicked.   “In high school, I went to a semester boarding school that focused on environmental science and stewardship,” says the […]

  6. The power of “Yes” – Madison Hale ’21 embraced opportunities while at UW-Superior

    Photo of UW-Superior students, including Madison Hale

    “I just started saying, ‘Yes, I’m going to do anything that’s getting thrown my way,’” she said. The philosophy revealed opportunities that fit perfectly with her major: social work. She chose it because she loves giving back. “I wanted to help people,” Hale said. “I really like the idea of just being able to spend my […]

  7. UW-Superior grad double majors in transportation logistics management and supply chain management

    Photo of Halle Kusterman '21

    Halle Kusterman ‘21 has been charting her own course since high school. A talented skateboarder, she’s been one of very few girls in a male-dominated sport since a young age. In high school, she made the decision to transfer to Northwest Passage Charter School, an expeditionary learning school, and soon she will become one of […]

  8. UW-Superior students present research during Undergraduate Research Month

    Photo of Daniela Leon Vargas conducting research on marine microplastics.

    April was Undergraduate Research Month and with Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity as one of its pillars of learning, the University of Wisconsin-Superior had much to celebrate. Most undergraduate research events and activities have been virtual this year due to COVID-19, but according to Julie O’Leary, program administrator for the UWS Center for Undergraduate […]

  9. Superior Floating Classroom sails forward with $100,000 gift

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    In November 2019, the UW-Superior Foundation and the Lake Superior Research Institute (LSRI) announced a new Superior Floating Classroom initiative to re-establish hands-on learning and research aboard a Lake Superior vessel. The project received another major boost recently with a generous $100,000 challenge gift from UWS alumni, Bill and Lynne Rogers. The Rogers’ gift will […]

  10. J’Vaun Walker, basketball recruit and stand-out scholar, chose UW-Superior for the family feeling

    Photo of J’Vaun Walker, basketball recruit and stand-out scholar, who chose UW-Superior for the family feeling

    From Japan, to England, to Germany, Idaho, Virginia, Texas and now…Superior, Wisconsin – J’Vaun Walker has lived all over the world and aims to make a positive mark at UW-Superior. The son of two military parents, Walker has lived in more places and experienced more in his young life than most people do in a […]