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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3 Reasons Mechanical Engineers Should Consider a Degree in Power Engineering
As a mechanical engineer, your expertise has played a crucial role in the progress and advancements we’ve witnessed in recent years. Without your contributions, the development of cars, airplanes, phones, and more wouldn’t have reached …
Which Engineering Program Is Right for Me?
Whether you’re searching for a program that will accelerate your current career path or pivoting from your current specialty into an exciting new role in the engineering industry, the University of Wisconsin–Madison offers multiple online …
How Power Grid Resilience Can Save the Day in a Natural Disaster
As our climate patterns become increasingly unpredictable, our power grids have been put to the test by natural disasters. Between 2003 and 2012, 679 weather-related outages occurred in the United States, caused by catastrophes like …
6 Reasons Earning an Advanced Engineering Degree at UW Madison Is Different
Picture this: After careful consideration, you’ve concluded that returning to school to earn an online graduate credential in engineering is the perfect fit for you. Congratulations! The next step involves choosing a university with programs …
The Future of Engineering: Advancing Diversity
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. …
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, …