Interdisciplinary Professional Programs (InterPro) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Ahmad Khan as a Program Director, where he will lead and teach new offerings in battery technology, power electronics, and electrification.
Professional Development
UW-Madison Sponsors Students to Attend the 2025 National Society of Black Engineers Conference
UW-Madison College of Engineering – Interdisciplinary Professional Programs (InterPro) is proud to share our continued engagement with the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). Through establishing powerful connections with a professional development session for UW–Madison’s …
Dr. Adib Amini Named 2025 Business Record Forty Under 40 Honoree
UW-Madison’s Interdisciplinary Professional Programs (InterPro) proudly congratulates Dr. Adib Amini, Program Director for Water and Environmental Programs, on being named a Business Record 2025 Forty Under 40 honoree! Dr. Amini’s leadership in water, wastewater, stormwater, …
Dr. Erick Oberstar to Continue as Program Director for Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives
Dr. Erick Oberstar is the new Program Director for Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives at UW-Madison’s InterPro, bringing 27+ years of expertise in AI/ML, electrification, and automation.
A Nuance of Commissioning (Cx) Verification: The Addenda and Errata Dilemma
Written by: Ian B.D. McIntosh, PhD, CxM, UW–Madison InterPro and ianTEACH LLC The commissioning (Cx) Process has a rich history extending back to the early 1980s, where Walt Disney used it for the Epcot …
Root Cause Analysis – An Underutilized Catalyst for Culture Change
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is the process of identifying the source(s) of a problem to provide corresponding solutions at the root level. Often, this tool is limited to a specific aspect of the operation, however, by expanding RCA throughout your organization, you can prevent the reoccurrence of systemic issues. In this article from Jon Wellik, we cover three recommendations for sustaining a problem-solving culture in your team with RCA.
Over 30 Years of Rail Engineering and Operations
“The evolution of the courses has reflected the changing needs of the industry and the need to bring new generations of professionals…” – Mike Loehr, Global Principal Rail & Transit, Jacobs Engineering In November 2021, …
The Human Element in Digital Transformation: Why People Drive Success More Than Technology and How Leaders Can Respond
Written by Sara Kraemer, PhD Why the Human Element is Essential in Digital Transformation Most organizations approach digital transformation from technology and business-centric lenses. However, human and organizational elements also play a critical role …