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.
I started my role of dean on June 16, 2025—a day that felt like no other in my lifetime. I felt an entirely new sense of wonder. It was, quite…
These days, discussions about AI dominate the news—with topics ranging from privacy, safety and regulation to data center energy use and AI’s impact on jobs and the workforce. Over the…
The first time I stepped inside a data center, it was like experiencing the beating heart of the digital world. The physical infrastructure and technology are, in and of themselves,…
This past Sunday, UW-Madison held its winter commencement ceremony, conferring degrees to more than 2,100 proud Badgers. For me, it was a true full-circle moment: Eighteen years ago, I walked…