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Josh San Miguel sitting on large wedge of cheese surrounded by 13 research group members
September 29, 2026

What to expect from grad student lab life—from a professor’s POV

One of the best parts of my job as a faculty member within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at UW–Madison is working with a research team of…

grad students with experiment
September 11, 2026

How to Apply to the Chemical and Biological Engineering PhD Program

If you are a student with a strong background in chemical engineering or a related discipline, and a serious interest in research, apply to our graduate program.

Debarati Sen, Subham Sabud, Paridhi Gupta
September 11, 2026

Thinking about a PhD? Electrical and computer engineering students answer questions they once had

UW–Madison electrical and computer engineering PhD students Subham Sabud, Paridhi Gupta and Debarati Sen share the questions they had when choosing a PhD program—and what they’ve learned since. From finding…

Group of around 30 ECE PhD students standing on steps in front of building
September 11, 2026

Your guide to the electrical and computer engineering PhD program at UW–Madison

Choosing to pursue a PhD is a big decision. Beyond earning an advanced degree, it is an opportunity to become an expert in an area you’re passionate about, work alongside…

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….

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,…

lucas derbyshire
July 23, 2026

Derbyshire receives National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship

Lucas Derbyshire, PhD student in Professor Pavana Prahakar‘s group, has been awarded the 2026 National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship. This award is sponsored by the Air Force…

Zihao Sheng, Minjeong Kim and Ying Fu
July 1, 2026

Trio receives Grainger Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowships

College of Engineering PhD students Zihao Sheng, Minjeong Kim and Ying Fu have received Grainger Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowships, which support and reward their scholarly excellence. Zihao Sheng is a…

UW Crest with engineering background
July 1, 2026

Kim receives Grainger Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship

Minjeong Kim, a PhD student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is one of three engineering students selected for a 2026-2027 Grainger Wisconsin…

Zihao Sheng
July 1, 2026

Sheng receives Grainger Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship

Zihao Sheng, a PhD student in transportation engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has received a prestigious 2026-27 Grainger Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship. Sheng joined Civil and Environmental Engineering Assistant…