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Devesh Ranjan

Ranjan’s reflections

Through Ranjan’s Reflections, Dean Devesh Ranjan opens a window into the ideas driving his bold agenda for our college and his vision for how engineering can shape our tomorrow.

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materials science and engineering senior Leo Liu stands next to his research poster at Research in the Rotunda
April 9, 2026

Senior Spotlight: Leo Liu Presents Sustainability-Focused Research at the Rotunda

As graduation approaches, many seniors reflect on their time at UW-Madison by celebrating meaningful milestones. For materials science and engineering student Leo Liu, one of those moments came this spring…

Haihan Sun
April 8, 2026

Haihan Sun selected for IEEE AP-S Donald G. Dudley Jr. Undergraduate Teaching Award

Haihan Sun, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is the recipient of the 2026 Donald G. Dudley Jr. Undergraduate Teaching Award from the…

William Noguera standing behind a podium in the gym of Madison West High School during the Badger Invitational.
April 1, 2026

Science Olympiad inspires STEM career and leadership

When William Noguera walks through Madison West High School during the Badger Invitational, he’s doing more than coordinating volunteers and answering questions from coaches. He’s leading one of the largest…

UW Crest with engineering background
March 6, 2026

Spring 2026 Faustin-Prinz Research Fellowship Awardees

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is excited to announce the Spring/Fall 2026 Faustin Prinz Fellowship Recipients. This fellowship supports undergraduate Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Mechanics students who want to develop…

March 2, 2026

Student Spotlight: Mechanical Engineering Junior, Lileigh Nguyen

Lileigh Nguyen is a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a Data Science minor. Her time at UW-Madison has been filled with memorable experiences – from bonding with peers in…

February 11, 2026

A look inside the major: How ECE students build a rich undergraduate experience

In the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at UW–Madison, the student experience reaches far beyond the classroom. While ECE coursework lays the foundation of a strong academic journey,…

February 11, 2026

Janna Postma unearths new opportunities in Madison and abroad

As a senior in high school, Janna Postma was at a crossroads. Torn between two fields—business and engineering—she wanted a school that had both. Analytical by nature, Postma did her…

9 adults of varying ages standing in a group indoors holding up a "w" sign with their hands
February 4, 2026

Discover ISyE brings together students and alumni

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering’s annual “Discover ISyE” event welcomed a cohort of alumni from across industry sectors.

Teresa Salazar, undergraduate in the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics
February 2, 2026

Undergraduate Q&A: Teresa Salazar

Teresa Salazar, a junior from Los Lunas, New Mexico double majoring in nuclear engineering and physics, shares her experiences in the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics (NEEP) at UW–Madison. 

Liquid engine rocket blasting from far viewpoint
December 23, 2025

Wisconsin Space Program Completes Liquid Engine Hotfire

UW-Madison’s Wisconsin Space Program (WISP) is excited to announce their most recent accomplishment – successfully completing the group’s first liquid engine hotfire. After 11-months of designing, building, and testing, the…