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 …

MEPE Minute: How Processing Additives Can Help Enable the Circular Economy

We all know that polyolefins are incredibly versatile materials that have application in many kinds of packaging and other products. However, they are hydrophobic and it can be difficult to compatibilize their surfaces with other …

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 …