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  • A Nuance of Commissioning (Cx) Verification: The Addenda and Errata Dilemma

    Written by: Ian B.D. McIntosh, PhD, CxM, UW–Madison InterPro and ianTEACH LLC   The commissioning (Cx) Process has a rich history extending back to the early 1980s, where Walt Disney used it for the Epcot …

  • Root Cause Analysis – An Underutilized Catalyst for Culture Change

    Do you and your company encounter the same problems over and over again? Does your organization tend to limit its use of root cause analysis (RCA) to only specific aspects of the operation? If so, …

  • Over 30 Years of Rail Engineering and Operations

    “The evolution of the courses has reflected the changing needs of the industry and the need to bring new generations of professionals…” – Mike Loehr, Global Principal Rail & Transit, Jacobs Engineering In November 2021, …

  • 4 Problems That Engineering Data Analysts Solve

    https://online.uottawa.ca/blog/ways-engineers-use-data-analytics If you’re interested in becoming an engineering data analyst, you might already be aware that they occupy dynamic roles in a variety of industries, from e-commerce and finance to healthcare and manufacturing. But are …

  • What Is the Online Classroom Like at UW?

    When contemplating the pursuit of an online degree, a common concern arises: What will the online classroom experience be like? If you’ve had any less-than-stellar experiences with online learning in the past, rest assured that …

  • 3 Reasons Electives Are Essential in UW–Madison’s Online Data Analytics Master’s Program

    If you have a passion for collecting and analyzing data to improve a product or program’s functionality, you might have your mind set on a career in data analytics. While you’ve probably narrowed down your …

  • Types of Data Analytics in Engineering

    The world generates massive amounts of data – equivalent to a billion two-hour movies on Netflix each year. In fact, the amount of data generated worldwide continues to increase exponentially. That’s a lot of information! …

  • 8 Tips to Prepare for Online Engineering Classes

    The journey to securing admission to a graduate-level engineering program is certainly no small feat. It involves diligently researching engineering programs across the nation, submitting applications, and eagerly anticipating the universities’ decisions. Yet, each step …

  • Course Spotlight: EPD 614 Marketing for Technical Professionals

    At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, we’re not content with the status quo. Our online master’s degree in engineering data analytics pushes boundaries, and our Marketing for Technical Professionals (EPD 614) course is no exception. Why …

  • Course Spotlight: Theory and Control of Synchronous Machines

    In recent years, electrical and computer engineering has seen a significant shift toward sustainability and efficient energy systems. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in power engineering, staying updated on modern power generation and …

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