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How Industry Partnerships Are Shaping the Future of AI Education
AI workforce development requires more than new technology. Learn how UW–Madison and Sub-Zero are collaborating to create practical AI education that reflects real-world engineering challenges and opportunities.
July 13, 2026Wayne Pferdehirt Memorial Scholarship Announces Three Recipients for Summer 2026 Semester
The UW–Madison College of Engineering Master of Science in Engineering Management (MEM) program is proud to recognize the recipients of the Summer Wayne Pferdehirt Memorial Scholarship. Established in honor of Wayne Pferdehirt’s enduring legacy as …
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May 5, 2026Wayne Pferdehirt Memorial Scholarship Announces Three Recipients for Spring 2026 Semester
The UW–Madison College of Engineering Master of Science in Engineering Management (MEM) program is pleased to announce the Spring semester recipients of the Wayne Pferdehirt Memorial Scholarship. This award honors the legacy of Wayne Pferdehirt, …
February 18, 2026It’s not an AI Confidence Gap: It’s a Support Gap
WHY EARLY-CAREER PROFESSIONALS FEEL IT MOST, AND HOW INSTITUTIONS CAN CLOSE IT By Heather Smith Gen Z is the most digitally native generation in the workforce, so why are they reporting the lowest confidence …
February 10, 2026UW-Madison Online Graduate Engineering Programs Earn Strong National Recognition in 2026 Rankings
UW–Madison’s online graduate engineering programs were recognized in the 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings, reflecting strength across multiple program areas.
January 27, 2026Alumni 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.
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