Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What’s it like to study freshwater science and apply what you learn beyond the classroom?
For Jena, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee helped her build confidence, gain hands-on research experience and clarify how she wants to make a difference in Milwaukee.
At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Jena’s coursework combined fieldwork, lab research and real-world problem-solving. Through research projects and national conference presentations, she learned how to take ownership of her work and share scientific knowledge with broader communities.
Jena earned an Outstanding Presentation Award at the UWM Research Symposium and plans to continue her education through the Accelerated Master’s Program at the School of Freshwater Sciences. Her goal is to graduate career-ready and contribute directly to freshwater research and impact in Milwaukee.
In this video, Jena talks about:
✔️ How hands-on field and lab work shaped her confidence as a scientist.
✔️ Why presenting research nationally helped her grow professionally.
✔️ What it means to pursue freshwater science with community impact in mind.
✔️ How the Accelerated Master’s Program supports long-term career readiness.
This video is helpful for students asking:
✔️ What is it like to study freshwater science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?
✔️ Do UW-Milwaukee students present research at conferences?
✔️ Can undergraduate research lead to graduate study opportunities?
✔️ How does UW-Milwaukee prepare students to make an impact in Milwaukee?
Learn more about UW-Milwaukee, including academics, campus life, and student experiences:
https://uwm.edu
Learn more about freshwater sciences and research at UW-Milwaukee:
https://uwm.edu/freshwater/
#UWM #UWMilwaukee #StudentExperience #HandsOnLearning #CareerReady #StudentSuccess #FreshwaterScience #UndergraduateResearch #MilwaukeeImpact
Get more UWM:
Facebook: facebook.com/UWMilwaukee
Instagram: instagram.com/uwmilwaukee
Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/uwmilwaukee
X: https://x.com/uwm
TikTok: tiktok.com/@uwmilwaukee
YouTube: youtube.com/@uw-milwaukee
What’s it like to study freshwater science and apply what you learn beyond the classroom?
For Jena, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee helped her build confidence, gain hands-on research experience and clarify how she wants to make a difference in Milwaukee.
At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Jena’s coursework combined fieldwork, lab research and real-world problem-solving. Through research projects and national conference presentations, she learned how to take ownership of her work and share scientific knowledge with broader communities.
Jena earned an Outstanding Presentation Award at the UWM Research Symposium and plans to continue her education through the Accelerated Master’s Program at the School of Freshwater Sciences. Her goal is to graduate career-ready and contribute directly to freshwater research and impact in Milwaukee.
In this video, Jena talks about:
✔️ How hands-on field and lab work shaped her confidence as a scientist.
✔️ Why presenting research nationally helped her grow professionally.
✔️ What it means to pursue freshwater science with community impact in mind.
✔️ How the Accelerated Master’s Program supports long-term career readiness.
This video is helpful for students asking:
✔️ What is it like to study freshwater science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?
✔️ Do UW-Milwaukee students present research at conferences?
✔️ Can undergraduate research lead to graduate study opportunities?
✔️ How does UW-Milwaukee prepare students to make an impact in Milwaukee?
Learn more about UW-Milwaukee, including academics, campus life, and student experiences:
https://uwm.edu
Learn more about freshwater sciences and research at UW-Milwaukee:
https://uwm.edu/freshwater/
#UWM #UWMilwaukee #StudentExperience #HandsOnLearning #CareerReady #StudentSuccess #FreshwaterScience #UndergraduateResearch #MilwaukeeImpact
Get more UWM:
Facebook: facebook.com/UWMilwaukee
Instagram: instagram.com/uwmilwaukee
Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/uwmilwaukee
X: https://x.com/uwm
TikTok: tiktok.com/@uwmilwaukee
YouTube: youtube.com/@uw-milwaukee
