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August 24, 2026

Eight ME faculty appointed to named professorships

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and College of Engineering are proud to recognize eight faculty members honored with named professorship appointments. Behind every named professorship is a faculty member whose…

Mark Anderson
August 17, 2026

Mark Anderson honored with H.I. Romnes Fellowship

Mechanical Engineering Professor Mark Anderson has been recognized with a 2026-2027  H.I. Romnes Fellowship!

August 14, 2026

History-Made: Badger Solar Racing Qualifies for American Solar Challenge

Badger Solar Racing reached an exciting, new milestone at the 2026 Formula Sun Grand Prix. For the first time in club history, the team qualified for the American Solar Challenge…

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August 11, 2026

ME Faculty Mentor Students through Undergraduate Research Fellowships

Department of Mechanical Engineering faculty/research staff will mentor 5 undergraduate students in independent research projects through university supported fellowships this academic year. With topics ranging from robotics to aerospace to…

August 7, 2026

ASME Design Team Gives Back to Local Food Pantry

When The River Food Pantry relocated to a new facility in spring 2026, one important piece was missing: a donation shed. As Dane County’s busiest food pantry, the organization serves…

August 4, 2026

Wisconsin Robotics Moves Forward in University Rover Challenge

Set against the red-rock landscape of southern Utah’s desert terrain, Wisconsin Robotics debuted a newly designed competition rover at the 2026 University Rover Challenge (URC). After narrowly missing qualification the…

UW Crest with engineering background
August 3, 2026

Celebrating ME teaching professor appointments and promotions

We are excited to celebrate three well-deserved promotions and two new appointments within the Mechanical Engineering Teaching Professor track!

UW Crest with engineering background
July 28, 2026

New Mechanical Engineering Faculty: Douglas Carter

Douglas Carter will join the Department of Mechanical Engineering as an Assistant Professor in August 2026! Carter joins the department as an expert in turbulent flows and unsteady aerodynamics. His…

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…

Chloe Dedic
July 21, 2026

New Mechanical Engineering Faculty: Chloe Dedic

Chloe Dedic joins Mechanical Engineering as an Associate Professor in August 2026! Chloe Dedic’s research laboratory will focus on the design and application of advanced, laser-based measurements and nonlinear spectroscopy…