Najoua Jouini, PhD, is faculty in the Master of Sustainable Systems Engineering (SSE) program with the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Office of Interdisciplinary Professional Programs. She shared her thoughts about why students should consider an online master’s degree, what she loves about the SSE program, her own career path, and the many career opportunities that exist for SSE graduates.
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Celebrating Community After a Year of COVID
On a balmy day in late July, students in UW-Madison’s Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program were desperately trying to find the haunted hall. No, it wasn’t an event for Halloween enthusiasts—rather, it was a scavenger hunt for students in the all-online program to get to know each other in the real world.
Faculty Spotlight: Joy Altwies
Joy Altwies, PhD, PE, LEED AP+, is a Program Director for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Office of Interdisciplinary Professional Programs (formerly called Engineering Professional Development, or EPD). For over 17 years, Dr. Altwies has developed and taught continuing education courses …
The Power of Togetherness – Earning Your Master’s Degree with Colleagues
“We are holding each other accountable,” said Aly, who recently sat down with three other colleagues to talk about their shared online experience through the University of Wisconsin – Madison. It’s a golden and sometimes …
UW–Madison online graduate engineering program ranked 8th by U.S. News & World Report
MADISON, Wis.—For the 10th year in a row, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s online master’s degrees in engineering have been ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report. This year’s 8th-place …
As Pandemic Continues, Even Online Degree Programs Must Pivot
MADISON, Wis.—UW Engineering Professional Development’s (EPD) Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program is well known for fostering a strong relationship build among its students. A key part of that relationship building happens annually at Residency—a …
Tips For Success: Demystifying The Graduate Admission Essay
Do You Know How to Write a Compelling Graduate Admission Essay? Applying for graduate school can be a stressful experience. While gathering transcripts, recommendation letters and other materials might seem easy, most students panic at …
Five Parts to a Successful COVID-19 Manufacturing Plan
Together we are facing unprecedented challenges. Some of our businesses are shut down due to government mandates. Others must continue because they are essential to the food supply, medical equipment, or our national security. No …