For Carl Kottke at PCI Pharma Services in Dane County, WI, the Maintenance and Reliability Management (MRM) Certificate has offered a “leg up” in his industry. You can learn more about Kottke’s experience with MRM courses in this interview.
Professional Development
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 …
MEPE Minute: Faculty Spotlight on Dr. Bob Weiss
We are excited to spotlight the instructor for EPD 640, Introduction to Polymer Rheology, Dr. Bob Weiss. Dr. Weiss has had a long career as a polymer physicist and rheologist and as an educator. After …
What Path is Your Career On?
Amid all the economic uncertainty we find ourselves in, now is a critical time to reflect on your development and your career path. At UW–Madison, we offer interactive, online degrees that not only teach new …
PHOTO ESSAY: A Day In The Life Of ‘Testing, Adjusting and Balancing’
MADISON, Wis.—Check out some photos from a recent ‘Testing, Adjusting and Balancing‘ course at UW-Madison. In this course, students learn how to improve the performance of their air and water systems while participating in hands-on labs …
Interview with Ian McIntosh
Interview Ian McIntosh and Carmen De La Torre During this interview, our marketing intern talks with Ian McIntosh, who is a program director for UW-Madison, Office of Interdisciplinary Professional Programs (InterPro). He joined the InterPro …
Charlene Yauch on Quick Response Manufacturing
Charlene Yauch is the Director of the Center for Quick Response Manufacturing. Dr. Yauch is an experienced engineering educator and practitioner with extensive experience in Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) and improving manufacturing operations. In this …
Ernest Nicolas on Supply Chain Resilience, Lifelong Learning, and DEI
In this interview, Rebecca Jamieson talks with Ernest Nicholas, the senior vice president and chief supply chain officer for Rockwell Automation. Ernest speaks about how his many connections across UW-Madison contributed to his professional success, …