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Subatomic explorer
At the South Pole and Marquette, Dr. Karen Andeen is advancing research and devising new technology that will give scientists insight into the origins of energetic cosmic particles raining down on Earth. By Sarah Wells As a child, Dr. Karen Andeen had a deep love for maps. She would pour over atlases, spin globes around…
Beyond bonds
Dental treatments often fail, but research from Dr. Ana Bedran-Russo, D.D.S., could lead to adhesives that work much better — and actually strengthen teeth. By Anna Funk Dr. Ana Bedran-Russo’s very first patient in dental school was in for a full set of dentures. Looking at the middle-aged woman’s chart, Bedran-Russo saw that she had…
Safety Task Force pilot insights and proposals under review
Last week, the five workgroups of the President’s Task Force on Community Safety delivered recommendations for long-term solutions involving building security and environmental design; individual safety awareness, training and programs; community partnerships; communications strategies and tools; and staffing, technology and equipment resources. Recommendations that included a request for resources provided detailed proposals. Proposals include the…
Gov. Evers announces $5 million investment in community development project in Near West Side
Gov. Tony Evers today announced the state is planning a $5 million investment to support economic growth and community development in Milwaukee’s Near West Side. The investment will help to establish Concordia 27, a project that will convert a vacant building into a multi-faceted community center. “Whether its financial security, affordable childcare, healthcare, and housing,…
Beyond MU webinar ‘Building a Culture for Student Success,’ May 25
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “Building a Culture for Student Success” on Wednesday, May 25, at noon. Learn how Marquette is re-envisioning student success across campus through a holistic approach that provides wrap-around support services in a central hub — the Lemonis Center for Student Success. The Lemonis Center will build…
Dr. Scott D’Urso named Graduate School’s associate dean for academic affairs and student development
Dr. Scott D’Urso, associate professor and chair of Communication Studies in the Diederich College of Communication, will serve as the Graduate School’s associate dean for academic affairs and student development starting July 1. D’Urso will replace Dr. Theresa Tobin, who has decided to return full time to the faculty. Tobin contributed many years of service…
More than maps
Geospatial data is everywhere. Dr. Satish Puri is building new systems to organize it through a distinguished NSF grant. By Jennifer Walter Anytime you use a smartphone to navigate, you’re sending and receiving the real-time location data required to get you to your destination. Behind the scenes, savvy algorithms and efficient hardware process the new…
At the soot of the problem
Dr. Somesh Roy uses computer simulations and machine learning to examine how soot, a major environmental concern and contributor to climate change, spreads and persists. By Chris Barncard Humans have hundreds of thousands of years of experience with fire, but there is still plenty to learn about one of fire’s most influential byproducts: soot. Soot…
Staff Excellence Awards to recognize colleagues exemplifying mission, June 6
Join fellow colleagues at the presentation of the 2022 Excellence in University Service and Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Awards Luncheon on Monday, June 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the AMU Monaghan Ballrooms. The event will honor the following five members of the Marquette community who exemplify the university’s mission of…
Enjoy Late Night Breakfast, Ian’s Pizza during finals week
Take a break from finals with a Late Night Breakfast on Wednesday, May 11, and with Ian’s Pizza on Thursday, May 12. Late-night studying calls for a Late Night Breakfast, which will run from 7:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. in the AMU Ballrooms on the first day of finals. Ian’s Pizza will be available at…