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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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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…

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…

Keke Long, PhD
November 24, 2025

Building public trust in self-driving cars: Keke Long wins award for research communication

Autonomous and connected vehicle technology can improve road safety, increase mobility, reduce emissions, and ease congestion, but are you ready to let go of the wheel? Would you be comfortable…

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…

Kevin Nordt
November 3, 2025

Kevin Nordt: 2025 Distinguished Achievement Award recipient

MSNEEP ’92 (BS mathematical physics ’87, St. John’s University)Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Dairyland Power Cooperative; Chairman ofthe Board, Warm Springs Power and Water Enterprises A nuclear engineer…

Donald Wahlin
November 3, 2025

Donald Wahlin: 2025 Distinguished Achievement Award recipient

BSME ‘60Founder and CEO (retired), Stoughton Trailers, LLC A mechanical engineer who has leveraged creativity, resilience and trust to build a manufacturing business that supports transportation of the nation’s goods….