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ECE student inspired to follow brother’s path after loss

Colin Peck, a senior studying computer engineering and computer science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, found inspiration from the loss of his brother to help others. When Brian Peck, a…

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August 20, 2024

Second annual alumni social a success

Departments from across the UW-Madison College of Engineering hosted the second annual ice cream social at the Memorial Union on August 15. Rainy weather moved the event indoors to the…

Tony McDonald
August 20, 2024

McDonald promoted to associate professor

In recognition of outstanding contributions in research, teaching and mentoring, Dr. Tony McDonald has been promoted to the position of associate professor with tenure.

Gabriel Zayas-Caban
August 20, 2024

Zayas-Cabán promoted to associate professor

In recognition of his sizable contributions in research, teaching and mentoring, University of Wisconsin-Madison Industrial and Systems engineering faculty member, Gabriel Zayas-Cabán, has been promoted to associate professor, a tenured…

Hantang Qin
August 6, 2024

Qin lands early stage NSF grant for transfer learning project

Hantang Qin, an assistant professor of industrial and systems engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has received an Early-Concept Grant for Exploratory Research (EAGER) from the National Science Foundation to…

Shiyu Zhou
June 27, 2024

Dr. Shiyu Zhou takes the reins as department chair

Dr. Shiyu Zhou takes over as department chair.

UW Crest with engineering background
June 20, 2024

UW-Madison ranks 13th among publics in U.S. News Best Engineering Schools graduate program rankings

The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering moved up in the 2024 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Engineering Schools graduate rankings. Overall, the college tied for…

UW Crest with engineering background
June 19, 2024

CHESS earns funding for effort to reduce dental no-shows

The Center for Health Enhancement Systems Studies (CHESS) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is part of a new project funded by the National Institutes of Health to reduce missed dental…

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June 12, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: Tampa Bay Buccaneers executive Atul Khosla

UW-ISyE alumnus Atul Khosla is the chief commercial officer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His is a fascinating example of the endless possibilities available with a degree in industrial engineering.

May 30, 2024

Students and faculty shine at annual conference

Faculty and students from UW-ISyE received honors and shared research at the 2024 IISE annual conference in Montreal in May.

Kaibo Liu receives Hromi Medal
May 16, 2024

Liu earns quality award

Kaibo Liu, a professor of industrial and systems engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has received the Hromi Medal from the American Society for Quality. The medal, which the society…