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Discover ISyE brings together students and alumni

On January 28, the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering hosted its annual student-alumni networking event, “Discover ISyE”. This event is designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and…

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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…

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…

Sobota family with Prof. Reid Van Lehn
December 3, 2025

Advancing a Legacy: Sobota Professorship Conferred on Associate Professor Reid Van Lehn

On August 15, the department recognized Associate Professor Reid Van Lehn with the John T. and Magdalen L. Sobota Professorship. A highlight of the event was welcoming members of the…

Stephanie Diem, nuclear engineering and engineering physics assistant professor, gives forum attendees a tour of her Pegasus-III fusion energy lab—part of the clean energy interest area.
November 25, 2025

UW–Japan engineering and technology forum bridges gaps and showcases Wisconsin industry innovation

On Oct. 22 and 23, 2025, UW-Madison, the Japan–America Society of Wisconsin (JASWI), and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) co-hosted more 80 attendees at the 2025 UW–Japan Engineering &…

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…

Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics Department Celebration
October 31, 2025

Celebrating excellence in our community

We celebrated the many outstanding accomplishments of students, faculty, and staff at our annual Department Celebration on October 23, 2025.

Dean Devesh Ranjan and alumnus Jim Thompson during the first Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series event
October 16, 2025

Ranjan welcomes Jim Thompson for inaugural Distinguished Lecture

Devesh Ranjan, the Grainger Dean of the College of Engineering, knows Badger engineering alumni have stories to tell about the meaningful impacts they’ve made around the world. As dean—and an…

Grace Xing, Zetian Mi, Seth Ariel Tongay, Shanhui Fan, Shiwen Mao
October 2, 2025

ECE Distinguished Speaker Seminar Series

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is proud to host the 2025-2026 ECE Distinguished Speaker Seminar Series, featuring leaders whose groundbreaking work is shaping the future of technology and society. This year’s series brings four renowned experts to campus to share their insights, research, and vision with students, faculty, and the broader community.

Brewster Shaw
October 2, 2025

ME150 Seminar, Distinguished Alumni Brewster Shaw

On Thursday, October 9th, 2025 from 4:00-6:00pm our ME 903: Distinguished Alumni Seminar Series continues to celebrate the Department of Mechanical Engineering’s 150th anniversary with retired NASA astronaut Brewster Shaw. After…

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September 17, 2025

ME150 Seminar, Distinguished Alumni Dr. James Berbee

Join us on Thursday, September 25th, 2025 from 4:00-6:00pm as our ME 903: Distinguished Alumni Seminar Series continues to celebrate the Department of Mechanical Engineering’s 150th anniversary. Our featured speaker is…