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Mikhail Kats wins prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

Mikhail Kats, the Jack St. Clair Kilby and Antoine-Bascom Professor in electrical and computer engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has received a 2025 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and…

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Silvia Jordache with Susan Hagness
May 8, 2025

2025 ECE department awards highlight exceptional academic community

As the 2025 academic year came to a close, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison brought together faculty, staff, and graduate students to…

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…

Kumar Sridharan
May 1, 2025

Sridharan named to Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professorship

Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics (NEEP) Professor Kumar Sridharan was named to a prestigious Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professorship, an award recognizing outstanding teaching and scholarship.    Prof. Sridharan has contributed 35…

Kenzie Burns standing in front of a wooded landscape
April 16, 2025

From cow poop to purpose: Curiosity sparks career for Kenzie Burns

Kenzie Burns doesn’t shy away from stepping outside of her comfort zone—she pushes forward with curiosity—shaping her life in new and unexpected ways. “I like to joke that I cannot…

Franklin Hobbs
March 13, 2025

Hobbs honored for inspiring instruction

On March 13, 2025, Dean Ian Robertson held an event to recognize engineering faculty and staff for outstanding contributions. Franklin Hobbs, an assistant teaching professor in materials science and engineering,…

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,…

ISyE PhD Candidate Weijun Shen
March 5, 2025

PhD student Shen honored for teaching

Weijun Shen, a PhD student in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, is among 31 University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate students to receive a 2024-25 Campus-Wide Teaching Assistant Award. Shen,…

Focus on ECE Faculty: Kangwook Lee
February 21, 2025

ECE Focus on Faculty: Kangwook Lee

Dugald C. Jackson Assistant Professor Kangwook Lee is an instructor and award-winning researcher within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In this short…

UW Crest with engineering background
January 28, 2025

UW-Madison online master’s in engineering programs ranked highly

The University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering’s online master’s programs that help professionals advance their careers even as they continue working have been recognized as among the best in the…

Focus on ECE Faculty: Joshua San Miguel
January 28, 2025

ECE Focus on Faculty: Joshua San Miguel

Joshua San Miguel is an associate professor within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. San Miguel’s work lies within the field of computer architecture,…