When Sophie Molstad enrolled in UW–Madison’s online Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MSE) master’s program, she wasn’t just seeking a degree, she was looking for ways to immediately elevate her work as a manufacturing systems engineer at …
Graduate Programs
Wayne Pferdehirt Memorial Scholarship Announces Three Recipients for Spring 2026 Semester
The UW–Madison College of Engineering Master of Science in Engineering Management (MEM) program is pleased to announce the Spring semester recipients of the Wayne Pferdehirt Memorial Scholarship. This award honors the legacy of Wayne Pferdehirt, …
It’s not an AI Confidence Gap: It’s a Support Gap
WHY EARLY-CAREER PROFESSIONALS FEEL IT MOST, AND HOW INSTITUTIONS CAN CLOSE IT By Heather Smith Gen Z is the most digitally native generation in the workforce, so why are they reporting the lowest confidence …
UW-Madison Online Graduate Engineering Programs Earn Strong National Recognition in 2026 Rankings
UW–Madison’s online graduate engineering programs were recognized in the 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings, reflecting strength across multiple program areas.
Engineering Skills Beyond the Technical
Why Communication, Influence, and Leadership Matter as Much as Technical Expertise Written by: Susan Ottmann, MS, BS, Director of Professional Programs, UW–Madison For many engineers, career success has long been defined by technical skill, designing, …
Water Systems: The Backbone Of Public Health
Written by: Adib Amini, PhD, PE, ENV SP, BCEE, Program Director, UW–Madison Interdisciplinary Professional Programs Much of what sustains modern life depends on systems most of us never see. Drinking water and wastewater infrastructure run beneath …
Applying Quick Response Manufacturing in Clinical-Grade Custom Manufacturing
See how Quick Response Manufacturing reduces lead times in clinical-grade custom manufacturing through time-based planning and cross-functional teams.
Alumni Spotlight: Brent Burns – Engineering Leadership Across Sectors
From Industry to Academia: A Journey Fueled by Curiosity and Connection Brent Burns, a 2006 graduate of the engineering management master’s (MEM) program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, exemplifies the kind of career agility and …