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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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UW Crest with engineering background
October 28, 2025

Alum guides future of environmental engineering master’s program

Jeffrey Starke (MSEnvE ‘01, PhDEnvE ‘11) is the new program director for the master of engineering in environmental engineering degree program. Starke is taking the role after leading the Master’s Across…

October 9, 2025

Jen Choy is helping to bring quantum physics to K-12 classrooms

From the mysteries of light waves to the strange behavior of particles, the Wonders of Quantum Physics program is bringing quantum science into today’s classrooms. Developed through the Hybrid Quantum Architectures and…

UW Crest with engineering background
September 23, 2025

UW-Madison ranks 7th among publics in U.S. News undergraduate engineering program rankings

The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering was ranked seventh overall among public universities in the 2026 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Engineering Schools undergraduate rankings. Individual…

PhD student Yutao Dong and Professor Xudong Wang working in the lab
June 25, 2025

Wang named co-director of TL1 translational research training program

Xudong Wang, the Thomas and Suzanne Werner Professor and Grainger Institute for Engineering Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been named…

Students peer into the University of Wisconsin Nuclear Reactor pool to see the blue glow
May 14, 2025

Operation detect light: first year nuclear engineering students gain hands-on experience at the UWNR

First year students in the Nuclear Engineering program at UW–Madison gain hands-on engineering experience with this unique group research project.

Plasma ball during a Wonders of Physics show, presented as part of Family Science Night at UW Space Place at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Nov. 22, 2013.
May 6, 2025

New fusion plasma focus area to offer greater academic flexibility in light of emerging technologies

The Department of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics has introduced a Fusion Plasma focus area within the Nuclear Engineering B.S. program. This new option offers students who are interested in…

Student team explains project to visitors
May 2, 2025

Student innovation and alumni experience converge at ECE Capstone Design Open House

On April 30, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) once again opened its doors for the ECE Capstone Design Open House. Students from three senior design courses showcased…

May 1, 2025

Celebrating Innovation: Spring Poster Session and Design Awards

On April 25, we held our annual Spring Poster Session and Design Awards. Our talented students from BME 301 and BME 402 showed off their incredible prototypes to solve real-world…

Joshua San Miguel
March 13, 2025

San Miguel honored for dedication to education

On March 13, 2025, Dean Ian Robertson held an event to recognize engineering faculty and staff for outstanding contributions. Joshua San Miguel, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering,…

Jesse Hampton
March 13, 2025

Hampton honored for immersive education

On March 13, 2025, Dean Ian Robertson held an event to recognize engineering faculty and staff for outstanding contributions. Jesse Hampton, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, received…