What is MINDS@UW Milwaukee?

MINDS@UW Milwaukee is an open access institutional repository for the scholarly outputs of the University of Wisconsin­­-Milwaukee. It is designed to collect digital materials for long-term preservation and worldwide public access. Although the primary focus is electronic theses and dissertations, content may include department approved research papers, technical reports, conference proceedings, and reports from campus research centers. Official institutional records, journals by UWM authors and datasets are not appropriate to deposit in this repository.
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  • Assessing the Impact of Loading on Mobility and Physical Exertion of Manual Wheelchair Users Using Wearable Sensors 

    McClatchey, Grace; Gorsic, Maja; Zabre, Erika; Rammer, Jacob (2026)
    Manual wheelchair users face many physical and physiological demands when maneuvering and participating within their community. One aspect of daily life which has not been thoroughly examined is how carrying a load affects ...
  • Stronger Together: Supporting Inclusion for Students with Disabilities 

    Heilmann, John; Wojtyna, Alyssa (Center of Excellence, Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools, 2026)
    Both Kazakhstan and the United States are working to expand inclusive education for students with disabilities. Although each country has its own history and context, teachers in both settings face similar challenges ...
  • The Logic of Estrangement : Reason in an Unreasonable Form 

    Sensat, Julius (Palgrave Macmillan, 2016)
  • Neighborhood Greenway Network Plan 

    Garcia, Cody; Glasemeyer, Carl; Roder, Zac; Schinkowsky, Hayley; Walia, Jordan
    The West Allis Neighborhood Greenway Network Plan is an urban planning capstone project that establishes a citywide strategy to create safer, low-stress connections for people walking and biking. Responding to growing ...
  • Harambee Community-Owned Food Market 

    Bennett, Katie; Brown, Tim; Giron, Tony; Leopold, Cassandra
    The Harambee Community-Owned Food Market is an urban planning capstone project that outlines a community-driven strategy to increase access to fresh, affordable, and culturally relevant food in Milwaukee's Harambee ...
  • Conservation Guidebook 

    Gooch, Ali; Johnson, Michelle; Gunderson, Isabel; Lewis, Michael; Redding, Leah
    The Conservation Guidebook: A Resource for Southeastern Wisconsin Land and Landscape Management is an urban planning capstone project developed to provide accessible, practical guidance for managing open space. Designed ...
  • Accessory Dwelling Units - Trends and Proposed Policy 

    Krivishi, Joe; Reynoso, Luis; Schmitz, Andrew; Uebelacker, Alex (2020-05)
    This graduate capstone project explores the potential for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to expand housing options and support neighborhood stability in the City of Milwaukee. Through analysis of existing conditions, ...
  • Saukville Community Food Pantry - Planning the Future 

    Scott, Javon; Crowley, Kaci; Hochevar, Zach (2022-05)
    Planning the Future: Saukville Community Food Pantry is a graduate capstone project that develops a strategic roadmap to support the Pantry's continued growth and expanded community impact in Ozaukee County. Grounded in ...
  • FEED MKE 

    D'Amato, Nicolas; Gladding, Larissa; Glotfelty, Louis; Shapiro, Morgan (2023-05)
    FEED MKE: Strategies for Food Excess and Equitable Distribution in Milwaukee is a graduate capstone project that addresses the dual challenges of food waste and inequitable access to healthy food across the city. Guided ...
  • Short-Term Rentals: Current Trends + Recommended Policies 

    Boulanger, Christian; Carlson, Annika; Hill, Christianne; Kissel, Anna; Tasse, Jenny (2023)
    A graduate urban planning student team examined the rapid growth of short-term rentals in the City of Milwaukee and their impacts on housing, neighborhoods, and the local economy. Through analysis of existing conditions, ...
  • Gartman Farms Neighborhood Development Plan 

    Hoier, Evan; Gagner, Ava; O'Neil, Shane; Wagner, Emily (2024-05)
    The Gartman Farms Neighborhood Development Plan is a graduate capstone project that presents a comprehensive vision for transforming a 275-acre site in Sheboygan into a vibrant, mixed-use, and multigenerational community. ...
  • St. Paul Avenue Corridor Plan 

    Christopherson, Anna; Finucane, Patrick; Rasmussen, Steven; Yan, Amber; Yeager, Gabriel (2023-05)
    The St. Paul Avenue Corridor Plan is a graduate capstone project that presents a comprehensive vision for transforming a key gateway into downtown Waukesha into a vibrant, mixed-use, and pedestrian-oriented district. ...
  • Connecting Kenosha 

    Bell, Khari; Boxrud, Jake; Doiron, Jesse; Kilpatrick, Tekla; Martin, Cole
    Connecting Kenosha is a graduate capstone project that explores how innovative, multi-modal transportation strategies can better connect people to places across Kenosha, Wisconsin. Developed through public engagement, ...
  • Library System for the Future 

    Enders, Claire; Jones, Tayler; Nelson, Kyle; Orendorff, Kirtis (2024)
    This graduate urban planning capstone project, developed for Milwaukee Public Libraries, presents a data-driven and community-centered approach to reimagining public libraries as dynamic, inclusive neighborhood hubs. Through ...
  • A Sustainability Plan 2025 

    Heisel, Erik; Keckeisen, Hannah; Melton, Rose; Norlander, Eli; Schumacher, Adam (2025-05)
    Graduate urban planning students partnered with the Village of Elm Grove Sustainability Committee to create a long-range sustainability plan tailored to the community's values, priorities, and environmental goals. Through ...
  • Milwaukee: A Vibrant Market City 

    Barbee, Henry; Carreno, Dulce; Rodriguez, Elaina; Taylor, Deja; Waldbillig, Blythe (2025)
    The graduate Urban Planning student team partnered with market leaders and community organizations to explore Milwaukee County's public market ecosystem and its role in strengthening neighborhoods, supporting local businesses, ...
  • Tosa for tomorrow : planning for a sustainable future 

    Falk, Marty; Kurniati, Maria; McNichols, Nathan; Wiley, Steven
  • Hartford downtown revitalization 

    Brown, Jordan; Priebe, Paula; Schroeder, John; Vogt, John; Weber, Michael
  • Advancing housing in Avenues West 

    Graswick, Martin; Grooms, Wes; Ismael, Waleed; Wisniewski, Joseph; Zimmerman, Frank

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