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Engineering Skills Beyond the Technical
Why Communication, Influence, and Leadership Matter as Much as Technical Expertise Written by: Susan Ottmann, MS, BS, Director of Professional Programs, UW–Madison For many engineers, career success has long been defined by technical skill, designing, …
January 22, 2026The Intelligence Behind Modern Battery Systems
Written by: Ahmad Khan, PhD, Program Director, UW–Madison The Intelligence Behind Modern Battery Systems When people think about batteries, they usually picture chemistry. Lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese may be what comes to mind. …
January 22, 2026Water Systems: The Backbone Of Public Health
Written by: Adib Amini, PhD, PE, ENV SP, BCEE, Program Director, UW–Madison Interdisciplinary Professional Programs Much of what sustains modern life depends on systems most of us never see. Drinking water and wastewater infrastructure run beneath …
January 22, 2026Applying Quick Response Manufacturing in Clinical-Grade Custom Manufacturing
See how Quick Response Manufacturing reduces lead times in clinical-grade custom manufacturing through time-based planning and cross-functional teams.
December 30, 2025Alumni Spotlight: Brent Burns – Engineering Leadership Across Sectors
From Industry to Academia: A Journey Fueled by Curiosity and Connection Brent Burns, a 2006 graduate of the engineering management master’s (MEM) program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, exemplifies the kind of career agility and …
December 3, 2025Wayne Pferdehirt Service Award Honors Outstanding Alumni Contributions
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Online Engineering Graduate Programs is proud to announce Dan Winter, an alumnus of the Engineering Management Master’s Program, as the inaugural recipient of the Wayne Pferdehirt Service Award. Dan’s ongoing contributions …
November 4, 2025New Wayne Pferdehirt Memorial Scholarship Awards Its First Recipient
The UW-Madison online Master of Science in Engineering Management (MEM) program is proud to announce the first recipient of the Wayne Pferdehirt Memorial Scholarship is Ryan Gitzke! Ryan was selected because he exemplifies Wayne’s commitment …
October 14, 2025Why Focusing on Lead Time, Not Just Efficiency and Cost, Drives Manufacturing Success
Efficiency and cost matter, but lead time drives true competitiveness. UW–Madison research and industry examples show how shortening lead time improves quality, reduces waste, and enhances responsiveness—helping manufacturers deliver faster, operate leaner, and win more business.
October 10, 2025Collaboration is Key, and the Heart of a Custom Course
A successful custom course elevates a company’s workforce and addresses critical training gaps. That success comes from close collaboration between leadership, subject matter experts, instructors, and instructional designers. Here is an example of how one …
September 29, 2025Interview with Tony Orzechowski
Artificial intelligence is all around us. When it comes to using this tool in the workplace, it can be hard to know where to start. We sat down with Tony Orzechowski, instructor and retired professional …
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