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The NOAA Great Lakes Consortium for Oceans and Human Health Graduate Training Program has been officially announced on the School of Freshwater Sciences site.
 

Let's Go on a Cruise! Educators, students, and community members--visit this resource page to learn about aquatic research on Lake Michigan!
 

People of the Sturgeon, a book co-authored by GLWI scientist Fred Binkowski, chronicles the history of this ancient fish and the cultural traditions surrounding it. Click above for ordering information.
 

The Research Experience for Undgraduates (REU) program at GLWI's Center for Great Lakes Studies gives students an opportunity to immerse themselves in aquatic research.
 

Graduate students conducting research at GLWI recently won awards in neuroscience, toxicology, fisheries ecology, and limnology.
 

Marshfield High School won its second straight National Ocean Sciences Bowl title Apr. 25 after advancing from the regional Lake Sturgeon Bowl held at UWM Feb. 6. GLWI scientists and staff help host the annual regional event, which aims to foster an interest in marine and freshwater science careers.
 

MyMidwest magazine - Jul 2009 My Midwest, the inflight magazine of Midwest Airlines, features GLWI in its May/June issue in a story about Milwaukee's future as a water technology and research hub.
 

My Midwest, the inflight magazine of Midwest Airlines, named GLWI director Val Klump one of Milwaukee's innovators in its March/April issue.

 

National Public Radio's Science Friday broadcast a live show about the Great Lakes from Milwaukee on May 16. GLWI scientists Val Klump and Rebecca Klaper were two of the show's guests.
 

Our Waters is an educational series about regional water issues, published by GLWI and UWM with support from the Brico Fund. Fact sheets in the series include:
Great Lakes Compact
Regional Water Supplies
Diversions of Great Lakes Waters
Beach Water Quality
Learn more about Our Waters here.