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 Ways UW–Madison’s Engineering Programs Stay Up to Date on the Latest Technology

When you’re interested in expanding your engineering skills, you want to be sure that you’re choosing a graduate program that remains at the forefront of the technological curve. That’s why so many students shortlist the …

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 …

Flexibility and Accessibility are Key Factors in International Student’s Success

Completing an online master’s degree while halfway around the globe from your teachers and classmates is no easy feat. Chih-Jung “Rong” Lin completed the online Manufacturing Systems Engineering degree without leaving his home and career …