Engineering is about progress: working toward a brighter future. And in so many ways, the industry reflects these ideals. Every year, there seems to be a technological advancement that makes the world stop and stare. …
Engineering Data Analytics
The Benefits of an Online Education at UW–Madison
The idea of going back to school can be a thrilling one: learning advanced engineering skills, making new networking connections and furthering your education to take your career to the next level. Occasionally, though, those …
The STEM Gap in Engineering
Engineering is a rewarding field with a diverse range of potential career paths. Unfortunately, there’s a longstanding gap between the number of women and number of men in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, …
How to Speak to Your Employer About Tuition Reimbursement
Deciding to attend graduate school is a worthwhile but weighty endeavor. Not only will you be completing coursework while continuing your current role, but you’ll also be agreeing to the financial commitment that comes with …
6 Soft Skills That Make a Good Engineer Great
As an engineer, you’re familiar with the long list of hard skills needed to succeed in your role. From perfecting the art of programming to understanding the fundamentals of industrial data analytics, the technical competencies …
What Resources Are Available to Online Badgers?
If you’re considering or have been recently admitted to one of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s prestigious online engineering graduate programs, you may be wondering if you can enjoy some of the same resources as on-campus …
Student Spotlight: Walter Schlesser
Walter Schlesser is a student in our Master of Engineering Data Analytics program and will graduate in 2024. Like many of our students, he’s working while completing his degree, and his current role is a …
Epod Episode 4: Theresa Pelkey—An Alumna’s Perspective on Manufacturing Systems Engineering
On this episode, Justin Kyle Bush talks to Theresa Pelkey, the Manufacturing and Project Engineering Director at Kite Hill. Theresa received a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering and a Master’s in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from UW-Madison. She discusses her personal and professional development and the challenges of working, studying and being a parent. She also talks about her experience in the MSE program and gives advice for those who are thinking about continuing their education—whether through a degree or professional development.