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Aidiel Hassan next to poster presentation.

Curiosity to contribution: Aidiel’s journey from research to recognition

For Aidiel Ikmal Bin Abu Hassan, a graduating senior in chemical and biological engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, his interest research began small and grew into something far more…

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January 18, 2026

Susan Hagness receives International Union of Radio Science Impact Award

Susan Hagness, the Philip Dunham Reed and Maria Stuchly Professor and chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is the recipient of the United States National…

January 7, 2026

Leading the future of materials science education in the AI era

Artificial intelligence opens enormous opportunities to transform materials science and materials-driven technologies, and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is training the next leaders of that transformation. AI is being…

Two students pointing to research poster on bulletin board with alumni judge looking on
January 6, 2026

27 ECE design teams participate in capstone open house

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison prioritizes student application of theoretical knowledge to real-world practice throughout our curriculum. Specifically, within a varied selection…

Liquid engine rocket blasting from far viewpoint
December 23, 2025

Wisconsin Space Program Completes Liquid Engine Hotfire

UW-Madison’s Wisconsin Space Program (WISP) is excited to announce their most recent accomplishment – successfully completing the group’s first liquid engine hotfire. After 11-months of designing, building, and testing, the…

Aerial photo of College of Engineering campus
December 19, 2025

BME 2025 Year in Review

For the Biomedical Engineering Department, 2025 was a year filled with growth and extraordinary achievements. Below are some standout moments from our talented students, alumni and faculty in the last…

Yeonghoon Jin, Tanuj Kumar, Minjeong Kim, Mikhail Kats, and Chenghao Wan by MRS sign
December 18, 2025

ECE researchers shine at Materials Research Society meeting

UW–Madison Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) students, alumnus, postdoctoral researcher, and faculty from UW–Madison earned major recognition at the recent Materials Research Society (MRS) meeting, highlighting the department’s…

Dean Ranjan on stage with a graduating student at the 2025 Winter Commencement ceremony with a view of the crowd behind them
December 17, 2025

Winter 2025 commencement: Reflections on dreams realized

This past Sunday, UW-Madison held its winter commencement ceremony, conferring degrees to more than 2,100 proud Badgers. For me, it was a true full-circle moment: Eighteen years ago, I walked…

December 17, 2025

Why this UW undergrad chose nuclear engineering to help fight cancer

Motivated by her mother’s battle with breast cancer, sophomore Freya Stratte is studying nuclear engineering to help improve radiation treatments and develop better diagnostic tools.

BME Design Fall 2025 Undergraduate Poster Sessions in the Engineering Centers Building Atrium
December 16, 2025

Fall Design Undergraduate Poster Sessions Showcase Students Innovation

Our annual Undergraduate Poster Sessions are always a highlight of the semester. On December 5, rows of poster boards and the roar of enthusiastic discussion fill the Engineering Centers Building…

Transit Facility team members pose with an NCEES award plaque outside on a sunny day.
December 16, 2025

Excellence in civil engineering education: Capstone course wins 10th and 11th NCEES Awards

The Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department recently accepted its 10th and 11th Engineering Education Awards from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) in recognition of…