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Marquette Researcher Finds Major Middle East Dust Storm Caused By Extreme Drought, Not Regional Conflict
MILWAUKEE — The dust storm that triggered havoc in the Middle East last year likely was caused by extreme climatic conditions, not regional conflict, a new study by a Marquette University environmental engineer has found. The massive storm in September 2015 killed at least a dozen people, whipping across seven countries while canceling flights and…
Cancer Patients In Bangladesh, Nepal Willing To Use Cell Phone Questionnaires On Symptoms, Pain
MILWAUKEE — Cancer patients in Bangladesh and Nepal are willing to use cell phone questionnaires to provide information about their levels of symptoms and pain, two Marquette University researchers found. The researchers hope the technology can be used to help physicians better manage patients’ common symptoms. Dr. Sheikh Iqbal Ahamed, professor of computer science and…
Marquette To Construct Seasonal Dome Over Portion Of Valley Fields Facility
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University plans to construct a seasonal dome over a portion of its Valley Fields facility, enclosing the synthetic turf field adjacent to the stadium. The seasonal dome, which will provide practice and training facilities for intercollegiate athletes as well as club and intramural participants, is expected to be completed in January 2017.…
Marquette Biochemist Identifies Blueprint For Enzyme That Makes Ammonia
Discovery could lead to energy savings in fertilizer production
Marquette Center For Peacemaking To Expand Work In Milwaukee Public Schools
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s Center for Peacemaking this year will more than double its work in Milwaukee Public Schools to help students who have been assigned to alternative schools due to serious disciplinary violations to modify behavior, improve attendance and decrease suspensions. Under a one-year, $240,480 contract with MPS, the center will operate its Peace…
Marquette Receives $1 Million NSF Grant So Milwaukee Teachers Can Earn Certification To Teach Computer Science
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University has received a $1 million National Science Foundation grant that will lead to thousands of Milwaukee Public Schools students learning computer science. Marquette will administer the grant for nearly 200 MPS teachers to receive certification to teach computer science, enough to provide computer science instruction in each MPS school. “This is…
Marquette Alumni Couple Give $3.5 Million Gift For Scholarship Aid
A Marquette alumni couple have given the university a $3.5 million gift for scholarship aid. The Donald J. and Frances I. Herdrich Endowed Scholarship for Engineering will fund full scholarships for first-generation students in the Opus College of Engineering. Twenty-three percent of Marquette’s most recent incoming class are first-generation college students. The engineering scholarships include…
New Trustees Elected To Marquette Board
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s Board of Trustees elected three new members at its Sept. 21 meeting. The new trustees are Joanna Bauza, president of The Cervantes Group; Tim Bergstrom, president and chief operating officer of Bergstrom Automotive; and John Underwood, managing director at Goldman Sachs. Marquette trustees serve for three-year terms and may be re-elected to serve for a…
Water And Manufacturing Study Led By Marquette, A. O. Smith And U.S. Council On Competitiveness Stresses Need For Stewardship, Innovation
MILWAUKEE — The U.S. Council on Competitiveness’ latest sector study, co-led by A. O. Smith Corporation and Marquette University, reveals challenges faced by water users in the manufacturing sector, where nearly half of industry water consumption is attributed. Leverage: Water and Manufacturing found that to meet increasing water demand, innovation in infrastructure, technology, investment and…
Marquette University Police Department Reports Significant Drop In Crime During First Full Year
MILWAUKEE — During its first full year since it was commissioned, the Marquette University Police Department recorded a significant reduction in crime throughout its patrol zone. Comparing the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2016 with the previous fiscal year, MUPD’s crime reduction highlights included the following: “Ensuring a safe environment is a top priority…