On this Episode: On our premier episode, Susan Ottmann talks to Dr. Barry Van Veen from UW-Madison’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department about machine learning and why it’s important for engineers focused on data. Barry …
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Staff Spotlight: Justin Kyle Bush
Justin Kyle Bush (he/him/his) is the graduate program coordinator for Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MSE), Engineering Data Analytics (MEDA), and Sustainable Systems Engineering (SSE). He supports all aspects of the student life cycle, including recruitment, admissions, …
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 …