2024 marked the 75th anniversary of our Professional Development program. Join us in looking back at our journey from the official beginning of Engineering Continuing Education in 1949, to the world-class lineup of offerings and instructors we support today.
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Passing the Torch: MEMorable Shift in Leadership!
The MEM (Master of Engineering Management) Advisory Board plays a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Comprising dedicated individuals, the board offers valuable insights to enhance the MEM program, aligning it with the ever-evolving needs of both students and the engineering industry. To get acquainted with the members of the advisory board, you can explore their profiles.
UW-Madison online graduate engineering ranked among nation’s best
In 2024, U.S. News and World Report ranked online graduate engineering programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison #11 overall and in the top 6 in multiple categories.
MEPE Minute: Ohio train derailment and plastics related pollution
Earlier this month, a train derailment in Ohio caused a number of chemicals to be released into the environment. Those chemicals included 3 monomers; vinyl chloride, butyl acrylate, and ethyl hexyl acrylate that are used …
Interactive, Online Graduate Engineering at UW–Madison Ranks Highly
After twelve consecutive years of high rankings, UW-Madison’s College of Engineering has ranked #8 for online graduate engineering and #5 for veterans for 2023. “As a leader in online graduate engineering education for over 25 …
MEPE Minute: How concerned should we be about the omnipresence of microplastic?
Many of us have become accustomed to seeing newspaper headlines about the alarming presence of microplastics – small particles of plastic with a dimension less than 100 microns – in our environment. First microplastics were …
MEPE Launched new curriculum in Fall 2022!
We are excited to announce a new, refreshed MEPE curriculum that started this fall semester. The primary change is a broadened core curriculum to ensure that our students are exposed to a range polymer related …
NEW! Short course on 3D printing taught by MEPE Instructors offered this fall!
A short course on 3D Printing/additive manufacturing will be taught by two MEPE instructors, Drs. Kris Stokes and Nicole Zacharia. The class is “Utilizing 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) in Your Organization,” offered September 28-29. The …