The Department of Mechanical Engineering’s spring 2026 newsletter content is available online. This issue includes: Use any of the links above or view the full newsletter PDF to access these…
A team of students from the University of Wisconsin–Madison won second place in the 2026 Collegiate Wind Competition and took first in the project development portion of the contest. Students…
Attending national conferences provides a unique opportunity for badger engineering undergrads. Whether attending to present research, explore their interests further, build on their skills, or network with professionals in the…
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is excited to recognize two individuals for the 2026 Golden Gear of Excellence Awards – Glenn Bower and Caitlin Scott! This award highlights one non-tenure…
The College of Engineering recognized 25 faculty, postdocs and graduate student mentors at the second annual Graduate Student Mentoring Awards reception on May 14, 2026. The awards recognize faculty, postdocs…
Graduation is not only a time when you look forward to what’s next, but also a time of reflection. Five years ago, Juan Pablo Gonzalez-Pereira (JP) came to the United…
On Thursday, April 30th, the Mechanical Engineering Building buzzed with energy and excitement as the Spring 2026 Senior Design Showcase got underway. Bringing together 63 Mechanical Engineering teams, 8 Engineering…
A spring 2026 mechanical engineering graduate, Chase Edwardson reflects on an engineering journey shaped by curiosity, hands-on experience, and discovery. Drawn early to building and problem-solving, he ultimately found his…
On April 29, 2026, Grainger Dean Devesh Ranjan hosted a celebration at which he recognized engineering faculty and staff for outstanding daily work that shapes the heart of our college….