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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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Xudong Wang
November 18, 2025

Wang selected as a 2026 Materials Research Society Fellow

The Materials Research Society has named Xudong Wang, the Grainger Institute for Engineering and Thomas and Suzanne Werner Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a 2026 MRS…

November 17, 2025

Student Spotlight: Ian Hughes is expanding FIRST Robotics in Madison

Ian Hughes, a junior in the Mechanical Engineering (ME) bachelor’s program, traces his interest in engineering back to his early involvement in FIRST Robotics – a nonprofit that introduces students…

Adelle Wright
November 14, 2025

Wright awarded Pivot Fellowship to advance fusion technology

Adelle Wright, Assistant Professor of nuclear engineering and engineering physics, was awarded a Pivot Fellowship from the Simons Foundation.

Zongfu Yu
November 13, 2025

Zongfu Yu selected for 2025 highly cited researchers list

Zongfu Yu, the Grainger Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is included on the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list for 2025.  The annual list recognizes…

Alejo Roldan Alzate Universidad EIA award
November 13, 2025

Roldán-Alzate honored with ‘Ser, Saber y Servir’ award from Universidad EIA

Associate Professor Alejandro Roldán-Alzate recently received a ‘Ser, Saber and Servir’ award from his home university, Universidad EIA in Colombia. The awards are an annual recognition by Universidad EIA to…

A young professor Bob Byron Bird in front of a chalk board.
November 13, 2025

Reflections on the department from the late Bob Bird

Nestled in the vibrant city of Madison, Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) Department has always been a special place. Five years after his passing in…

Bower SAE COTY
November 12, 2025

ME teaching professor and ECE alumnus honored as SAE Contributors of the Year

UW–Madison Mechanical Engineering associate teaching professor Glenn Bower and Electrical and Computer Engineering alumnus Danny Bocci have been recognized by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) as Contributors of the…

Students at ISyE Scholarship reception
November 12, 2025

ISyE Scholarship Reception: Celebrating Success

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE)celebrated its annual Scholarship Reception on November 06, 2025. This year’s event brought together scholarship recipients, faculty, and alumni donors for…

UW Crest with engineering background
November 12, 2025

Alum Katie Mummah selected for Nuclear News’ 40 Under 40 list

Katie Mummah, alumnus of the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been named to the ANS Nuclear News 40 Under 40 list for…

Deans and Borgen at ME EDAY 2025
November 12, 2025

150 years of ME history to celebrate

The 2025 ME Engineers’ Day event was filled with special memories, recognitions, and guests. Alumni, current faculty, emeritus faculty, staff, students, friends, and family gathered in the Discovery Center Building…