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Student looking at theater lighting
August 28, 2026

Accelerated master’s programs in electrical and computer engineering at UW–Madison

Looking to advance your career with a master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering? UW–Madison’s accelerated MS programs offer a fast, focused path to advanced technical expertise and career-ready skills….

Four headshots of the 2026 ECE Undergraduate Research Fellowship recipients
August 27, 2026

Four ECE undergraduates earn competitive research fellowships

For four undergraduate researchers from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at UW–Madison, the opportunity to pursue hands-on research is taking an exciting step forward. All four have…

UW Crest with engineering background
August 24, 2026

Eight ME faculty appointed to named professorships

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and College of Engineering are proud to recognize eight faculty members honored with named professorship appointments. Behind every named professorship is a faculty member whose…

Model of Realta Fusion's Hammir-DT fusion power plant design
August 21, 2026

University-industry partnership identifies new solutions for mirror fusion devices

UW–Madison researchers partnered with Realta Fusion to publish a performance assessment identifying trade-offs between power plant design variables and materials for mirror fusion device components.

Andrea Hicks, Jesse Hampton, Mohan Qin, and Haoran Wei
August 20, 2026

Hicks, Hampton, Qin, and Wei promoted for 25-26 academic year

The civil and environmental engineering department has promoted four professors in the 2025-26 academic year. Andrea Hicks has been promoted from associate professor to full professor. Jesse Hampton, Mohan Qin,…

August 19, 2026

PhD students win major awards at Design Automation Conference

Members of the eLab Research Group in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison received major awards at DAC 2026, The Chips to System Conference,…

Hiroki Sone
August 17, 2026

Hiroki Sone wins 2026 Distinguished Service Award

Associate Geological Professor Hiroki Sone has been awarded the 2026 Distinguished Service Award (Senior Level) from the American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA) in recognition of his contributions to the organization….

Mark Anderson
August 17, 2026

Mark Anderson honored with H.I. Romnes Fellowship

Mechanical Engineering Professor Mark Anderson has been recognized with a 2026-2027  H.I. Romnes Fellowship!

UW–Madison hosts researchers from Japan's National Institute for Fusion Energy for a workshop on fusion energy
August 14, 2026

UW–Madison builds international collaboration through fusion energy workshop

The University of Wisconsin–Madison hosted collaborators from Japan’s National Institute for Fusion Science and the Plasma Research Center at University of Tsukuba last week for a three-day workshop on fusion energy. 

UW Crest with engineering background
August 14, 2026

Ping named H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellow

Yuan Ping, associate professor of materials science and engineering with affiliate appointments in physics and chemistry, is among 18 faculty members named 2026-27 H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellows at the University…