Nylon 6 is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic with a range of uses, especially as a synthetic fiber. First developed to mimic the properties of nylon 6,6, nylon 6 has slightly different mechanical properties and more luster …
Graduate Programs
Congratulations MEPE Grads!
MEPE congratulates our two graduates for spring 2022! Nita Shinde (right) and Kayla O’Neill. Wishing you both much luck and success in your future endeavors!
Challenges with plastic waste management
A recent publication by Prof. George Huber and colleagues from UW Madison’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering describes challenges with the management of plastic waste. The article describes new technologies that have the potential …
Guest Lecture by Prof. Lorena Rios Mendoza
On 4/14/22 Prof. Lorena Rios Mendoza visited EPD 639, Plastics Recycling and Sustainability, to share her research and expertise in microplastics, especially the state of microplastics in the Great Lakes. Prof. Rios Mendoza has been …
Introducing the MEPE Minute
Hi all, Introducing our MEPE minute blog where you will find content related to polymer engineering. Please visit often for the latest info and conversations.
Student Spotlight: Hunter Finneran
Hunter Finneran is a graduate of our Power Conversion and Control (PCC) capstone certificate and is now pursuing his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering: Power, which he’ll graduate from in 2023. He currently lives …
Engineering Management Masters Program Online Women in Engineering
Women gather as a panel to discuss topics relevant to women in engineering today. Watch the video.
Back to the Future: Mastering an Online Degree After a Multi-Year Break
Getting an online Master of Science in Electrical Engineering: Power degree was a bit nerve-wracking for Jeffrey Vasel after many years out of school. “When I graduated from college, online classes didn’t exist,” he says. …