Is a career in water sciences right for you? Participating in a hands-on freshwater high school program offers opportunities to learn about Wisconsin’s water ecosystems and how to study them. Gain insight into potential career paths. Discover what it’s like to be a college student at a Universities of Wisconsin school.
Prospective Student Info Sessions Aboard the R/V Neeskay
Thinking of a career in freshwater or marine science? Join faculty and staff from the UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences aboard the R/V Neeskay for an information session, tour, and science field trip.
- Try hands-on field science tools and techniques
- Hear from UWM faculty scientists and staff
- Cruise the Milwaukee Harbor on a research vessel
- Discover career paths in water science
- Get tips on applying to undergraduate and graduate programs
Tours will take place: Saturday, May 31; Tuesday, June 24; and Tuesday, July 15. Space is limited so secure a spot today at https://uwm.edu/freshwater/charting-new-waters/
Freshwater Science Summer Field Experience, June 22-25, 2025
Wisconsin’s freshwater lakes, streams, and groundwater are an important resource and vital to a sustainable future. Faculty from UW-Eau Claire, UW-River Falls and UW-Stout invite current high school juniors (entering senior year fall 2025) to spend three days exploring western Wisconsin’s freshwater resources, and learning about freshwater-related degree programs and careers. Meet students from across the state as you explore Wisconsin’s waterways.
All in-program transportation, chaperoned lodging in UW-Eau Claire residence halls, and meals are paid for by the Freshwater Collaborative. 2025 program is full.
Freshwater High School Camp, July 7-9, 2025
Dive into freshwater sciences at UW Oshkosh’s three-day camp for high school students. Conduct hands-on research, pilot water drones, explore waterways on a pontoon boat, learn about freshwater college majors and careers, and enjoy fun evening activities in the residence halls. Aside from a $25 participation fee, all costs will be covered by the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin. The experience includes two nights of lodging, meals, activities, and all learning costs. Limited to 20 participants. 2025 program is full.
UW-Green Bay High School Freshwater Summer Scholars Program
The High School Freshwater Summer Scholars program provides students with PAID opportunities for exploration and engagement with water science. Students are matched through an application and interview process with a UW-Green Bay mentor engaged in freshwater-centered research. In addition to the research project, students will have enhanced opportunities to explore water science careers and research through field trips and presentations. They will be invited to present a poster of their work at the annual Lakeshore Water Summit, held on the Manitowoc campus in October. Open to students enrolled in high school, including graduating seniors. Learn more about the internship program. 2025 program is full.
My River Adventures (MRA), July 21-25, 2025
Explore careers in STEM and learn from UW-La Cross faculty in this multi-day camp for incoming 9-12 grade students. Students will use the UW-La Crosse campus as their home base while they enjoy a week of instructional sessions and visits to rivers in the Driftless region for hands-on fieldwork and lab activities in collaboration with UW- La Crosse faculty, local educators and community members.
