04/22/25

Ph.D. student finds unique way to talk about aquatic invasive research

Water researchers are always looking for new and innovative ways to reach out to people about how the impacts of their work can help improve water quality. Serena George is one of those researchers. A Ph.D. student in veterinary medicine and molecular and environmental toxicology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Serena has created “Finding Norman,” a Read more about Ph.D. student finds unique way to talk about aquatic invasive research[…]

03/11/25

Wisconsin Sea Grant says ‘Bon Voyage!’ to a communications legend

This spring Wisconsin Sea Grant is sending off Senior Science Communicator Marie Zhuikov to a much-deserved retirement.

03/03/25

Join us for “Students Ask Scientists” on April 2

Tim Campbell is offering a program for middle school students and educators to learn more about how we talk about invasive species and how the different message frames we use can impact effectiveness of efforts to prevent and manage aquatic invasive species.

02/17/25

How people connect to the St. Louis River Estuary

A study of the St. Louis River Estuary investigated the community’s deep connections to it and Lake Superior.

01/27/25

Shipboard Science Workshop for Teachers

Teachers are encouraged to apply for the 2025 Shipboard Science Workshop aboard the Lake Guardian ship on Lake Michigan.

01/02/25

Harris steps down from Sea Grant Advisory Council

After 34 years of service, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay Professor Emeritus Hallet J. “Bud” Harris is stepping down from Wisconsin Sea Grant’s Advisory Council.

11/21/24

Major fishery management milestone: Lake trout population is fully restored in Lake Superior

Lake trout are now considered fully recovered in most of Lake Superior. Read about the good news!

11/08/24

When the magic in science, nature and words creates the best part of us

Great Lakes author Sally Cole-Misch describes the inspiration behind her book, “The Best Part of Us.”

10/15/24

Milwaukee anglers share “fish tales” with summer student

In our final post of the series, Thomas Pierce, a Freshwater@UW summer research student, measured fish and talked to anglers about their attitudes and values concerning fisheries management.

10/08/24

Summer fieldwork reminds student of childhood and environmental passions

Freshwater@UW summer research student Megan Jensik’s summer fieldwork reminded her of why she’s passionate about environmental protection.

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Ph.D. student finds unique way to talk about aquatic invasive research

Wisconsin Sea Grant says ‘Bon Voyage!’ to a communications legend

Join us for “Students Ask Scientists” on April 2

How people connect to the St. Louis River Estuary

Shipboard Science Workshop for Teachers

Harris steps down from Sea Grant Advisory Council

Major fishery management milestone: Lake trout population is fully restored in Lake Superior

When the magic in science, nature and words creates the best part of us

Milwaukee anglers share “fish tales” with summer student

Summer fieldwork reminds student of childhood and environmental passions

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