A sampling of research and creative activity at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Sensors of security Chemical and biological sensors to detect waterborne contaminants: Real-Time contamination detection within water distribution systems • Biological sensors more sophisticated than a canary in a coal mine • Better water sampling, documentation will produce a clearer picture of Lake Michigan water. Synopsis: UWM graduate student research sampler Seeking comfort for transgender patients • Gleaning an ancient cultural landscape through poetry. Curbing Tourette's Syndrome Douglas Woods is helping keep kids off prescription drugs by teaching them how to manage their tics. Born to Sail? Globalization, economics, and government policies have led to Filipinos' prevalence among seafaring laborers.