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Posts tagged with 'College of Science & Health':

Even a simple gesture like holding a hand can offer comfort to someone nearing the end of life.

Studying connection at life’s end Posted 4:26 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 Dean’s distinguished research fellowship captures social realities of dying individuals Read

UWL has great resources to teach water-related courses with the Mississippi River and other waters not far from campus. Faculty regularly teach lab courses with field components that take advantage of the natural surroundings.

Bright futures in freshwater Posted 8:53 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 New course will expose students to water careers, tackling contamination issues with hands-on field and lab experience Read

Andrew Hamilton, UWL biology student, is researching Eastern Hemlock trees that face various threats to their survival, including this small aphid-like bug called Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA).

A summer of discovery Posted 1:44 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 Student research on tree health, history, medications and more showcased at UWL’s College of Science and Health Symposium Read

With the rapid growth of Esports, UWL opened its own “EZONE,” a recreational esports and gaming space inside the Recreational Eagle Center in 2022 to meet the demand from gamers.

An Esports edge? Posted 8:37 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2025 UWL study reveals cognitive gains from competitive gaming Read

One year after Ron and Jane Rada established the Rada Endowed Fellowships in River Studies, River Studies Center leaders Eric Strauss and Colin Belby are putting the gift to work — fueling innovation and expanding the program’s impact.

A lasting investment Posted 2:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Rada Endowed Fellowships strengthen UWL’s River Studies Center, support faculty leadership Read

Science & Health News Posted 9:12 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Read the latest issue of the College of Science & Health online magazine Read

Dan Bretl, assistant professor of microbiology, is the inaugural recipient of the Eagle Research & Creativity Mentoring Excellence Award.

Research for the real world Posted 12:02 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025 Dan Bretl receives inaugural Eagle Research & Creativity Mentoring Excellence Award Read

Construction on the second half of the Prairie Springs Science Center will begin in spring 2026, and is expected to be completed by fall 2028.

State approves funding to complete Prairie Springs Posted 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025 UWL science facility will bolster education, research, workforce development Read

Rupsa Bhowmick uses artificial intelligence—specifically machine learning techniques such as decision trees, random forests, and XGBoost with explainable AI (XAI) approaches—to improve classification and prediction of rapidly intensifying cyclones. Her models analyze environmental factors such as ocean temperature, wind patterns, and humidity to improve early warning systems.

Can extreme weather be predicted? Posted 1:31 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2025 UWL researcher uses artificial intelligence to help protect vulnerable communities from the world’s most dangerous storms Read

UWL Senior Ilee Smith, a public health and community health education major, co-led a REAL Girls running and leadership program at Southern Bluffs Elementary School this spring. Inspired by faculty who emphasize community engagement, Smith says the experience will help prepare her for a future in leading health initiatives.

Finding your pace and potential Posted 10:51 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025 UWL student inspires confidence, leadership in young girls though after school running club Read

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