By Shalini Bhat, PE, Program Director The U.S. electric grid, which consists of three main interconnections and delivers power to millions, is reaching a critical juncture. Much of the infrastructure was built 50-75 years ago …
Professional Development
Rescuing Troubled Projects: Tools, Tactics, and the Courage to Course-Correct
By Shawn D. Belling, Ed.D., PMP, PMI-ACP, CSP, RS@SP Even the best-planned projects can go off the rails. Timelines slip. Scope creeps. Stakeholders disengage. Too often, as I’ve seen repeatedly across industries and project …
Dr. Ahmad Khan Joins InterPro as Program Director in Battery Technology and Electrification
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.
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.