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 …
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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 …
EPD’s Dr. Andrea Strzelec chosen as German-American Frontiers of Engineering Symposium participant
MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Andrea Strzelec, program director of the Master of Engineering in Engine Systems, Polymer Engineering and Power Engineering programs at UW-Madison Engineering Professional Development (an office of the College of Engineering) has been selected …
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 …
MEM’s New Program Director: Heather Smith
MADISON, Wis.—Heather Smith has joined UW-Madison Engineering Professional Development (EPD) as the new program director for EPD’s online Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program. Heather also teaches leadership and project management courses. Heather’s Background and …