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Zach Heinkel, '18, a composite materials engineer with the Carderock Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Bethesda, Maryland, is part of a four-person team using 3D printers to produce masks, visors and hands-free door openers for employees at various naval facilities.

Engineering solutions to COVID-19 Posted 2:10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 Alum says dual degree program ‘opens many doors’ Read

Former UWL Eagles baseball players Trevor Burmeister and Seth Feldman put together Woodside Sandlot at the Wisconsin Dells Woodside Complex in Mauston to allow high school, collegiate and minor league baseball players to play despite challenges with COVID-19.

Play ball! Posted 7 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 Pair of baseball alums lead summer program Read Story from UWL Athletics

Michele Thorman, retired director of UWL’s Physical Therapy program, started the Thorman Family Pay It Forward Scholarship supporting PT students who have overcome adversity. Thorman also served on the UWL Foundation Board of Directors for nine years and chaired its scholarship.

PT shot in the arm Posted 6 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 Leaving a Legacy: Family scholarship supports students overcoming adversity Read

UWL student Matthew Wright says researching stress effects on the gut with Biology Professor Sumei Liu isn’t like taking a class where problems tend to work out. In research, failure and error are common. “I've learned to handle mistakes and solve problems because of this,” Wright explains. “The experience has taught me the importance of drive and grit.”

Apprentice awarded Posted 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 Leaving a Legacy: Gift supports student dreams, recruitment of top students Read

James Burkhart, ‘68, received the Maurice O. Graff Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of his extensive work in radon science.
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Superb Scientist Posted 3:13 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 Burkhart recognized as a radon leader Read

San Jose State University professor Elizabeth Skovran, ‘96, is studying how methylotrophic bacteria can be used to recycle rare earth elements found in smartphones. This work has major implications for those pursuing more sustainable technology and manufacturing.
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Phoning it in Posted 3:07 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 Alum finds impactful new way to use smartphones: destroy them. Read

The Summer 2020 issue of the UWL Lantern.
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Alum allure Posted 12:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 Summer Lantern now online Read

Connie Arzigian, Archaeology/Anthropology, teaches a workshop on “Making Bones Speak” during the Girls in Science camp. Photo by Greg White, News8000.
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UWL team prepares the future of math, science Posted 1:47 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 Dozens of faculty, staff, students join to teach summer camps at UWL Read

Suzanne and Joe Toce have created scholarships and research opportunities for students.

UWL Foundation news Posted 5:56 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000 Joe and Suzanne Toce reflect on importance of giving Read

Bridget Pfaff, ’97 & ’07, clinical operations director for La Crosse’s Gundersen Health System, adjusted in countless ways, personally and professionally, during COVID-19. She partnered with colleagues to create a COVID-19 dashboard tracking testing, positivity rates and immunization trends in the La Crosse area.

COVID champion Posted 5:53 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000 Bridget Pfaff reflects on work with Gundersen Health System amid pandemic Read

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