UWM School of Freshwater Sciences

UWM School of Freshwater Sciences Our school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in freshwater sciences.

With a degree in freshwater sciences, students can turn their passion for the environment into a fulfilling career. The School of Freshwater Sciences offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in freshwater sciences. These programs offer an interdisciplinary approach to training the next generation of scientists armed with the knowledge, skills, and experience to anticipate and address the e

nvironmental issues of the future.

Areas of study include:
- Freshwater Policy and Economics
- Freshwater System Dynamics
- Human and Ecosystem Health
- Freshwater Technology
- Weather and Climate

Undergraduate degree programs combine foundational coursework with multiple hands-on experiences to prepare students for the job market. Graduate degree programs offer extensive research and internship opportunities with faculty mentorship. Freshwater Sciences students have access to state-of-the-art labs and equipment, a genomics center, and research vessels that provide opportunities to develop skills in the latest scientific techniques.

School is back in session. What's on the dock(et) this fall? We have some events for the public as well as prospective s...
09/03/2026

School is back in session. What's on the dock(et) this fall? We have some events for the public as well as prospective students. 🗓️

Check out the calendar and see more info on our website: https://bit.ly/4wC2NSj

Happy first day of classes, Panthers! Hope you have a great semester. 🐾📚💻
09/02/2026

Happy first day of classes, Panthers! Hope you have a great semester. 🐾📚💻

Please join us in welcoming Bryan Porter as interim dean of the School of Freshwater Sciences!Dr. Porter joined UWM in 2...
09/01/2026

Please join us in welcoming Bryan Porter as interim dean of the School of Freshwater Sciences!

Dr. Porter joined UWM in 2025 as the dean of the Graduate School, a position he will retain while serving us through this transition and continue advancing the work we've been doing.

We also thank Dr. Rebecca Klaper for her dedicated leadership as she retires from UWM and takes on a new role as dean of the University of Delaware College of Earth, Ocean and Environment.

Read the full announcement: https://tinyurl.com/ms2wa54n

We had a special guest at our annual Welcome Day cookout lunch! 🐾🖤💛Welcome to our new and returning students!
08/31/2026

We had a special guest at our annual Welcome Day cookout lunch! 🐾🖤💛

Welcome to our new and returning students!

Water is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global economy, and employers are looking for people with the skills ...
08/27/2026

Water is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global economy, and employers are looking for people with the skills and experience you’ll develop here!

Did you know?
🙌 Over 95% of our graduates find water-related positions.
🙌 Those jobs fall under government, industry, academia, nonprofit and consulting.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/5n8yu6su

Introducing a new series: Freshwater FAQs where we answer your burning questions. First off, what makes studying freshwa...
08/26/2026

Introducing a new series: Freshwater FAQs where we answer your burning questions. First off, what makes studying freshwater sciences at UWM different?

💧 Got a question we should answer next?
Leave it in the comments and it might be featured in our next Freshwater FAQ.

Know a student who's passionate about water, aquatic science or the environment? 🌊The UWM School of Freshwater Sciences ...
08/24/2026

Know a student who's passionate about water, aquatic science or the environment? 🌊

The UWM School of Freshwater Sciences is now home to Explorer Post 600 with Scouting America, giving young adults ages 14-20 the opportunity to explore freshwater science through hands-on experiences, Great Lakes education and connections with our faculty and peers.

Join us for an Information Night to learn more and find out how to get involved! Come explore where an interest in water can take you!

🗓️ Wed. Sept. 23rd
⏰ 5:30-6:30pm
📍 600 E. Greenfield Ave., Milwaukee

Register: https://bit.ly/4y9lVbH

Can you believe it? Two weeks until first day of classes for the fall semester! 🙌
08/19/2026

Can you believe it? Two weeks until first day of classes for the fall semester! 🙌

Our Water Word of the Month is turbidity—a measurement of how cloudy or unclear water is due to particles suspended in i...
08/17/2026

Our Water Word of the Month is turbidity—a measurement of how cloudy or unclear water is due to particles suspended in it. 💧

Sediment, algae, organic matter and other tiny particles can all increase turbidity. High levels can limit light in aquatic ecosystems, affect habitat conditions and create challenges for water treatment.

But remember: clear water isn’t automatically clean water. Scientists consider turbidity alongside chemical, physical and biological measurements to develop a more complete picture of water quality.

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600 E Greenfield Avenue
Milwaukee, WI
53204

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