Virginia Lilly, a junior majoring in nuclear engineering, shares insights about her experience in the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Why did you…
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Helically Symmetric eXperiment is advancing the fusion industry by investigating knowledge gaps and training the future fusion workforce.
From nuclear weapons policy to small modular reactors, the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics is leading the way in diverse, cutting-edge nuclear and fusion research. Read our fall newsletter to learn more.
Adelle Wright, Assistant Professor of nuclear engineering and engineering physics, was awarded a Pivot Fellowship from the Simons Foundation.
Katie Mummah, alumnus of the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been named to the ANS Nuclear News 40 Under 40 list for…
MSNEEP ’92 (BS mathematical physics ’87, St. John’s University)Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Dairyland Power Cooperative; Chairman ofthe Board, Warm Springs Power and Water Enterprises A nuclear engineer…
BSNE ’09, MSNEEP ’11Director of Product Development, Advanced Technologies Division, BWX Technologies A nuclear engineer who leverages decades of experience to lead development of advanced nuclear reactor technology for military,…
We celebrated the many outstanding accomplishments of students, faculty, and staff at our annual Department Celebration on October 23, 2025.
Professor Oliver Schmitz has been elected as a 2025 American Physical Society Fellow, recognizing his transformative efforts to advance stellarator and tokamak divertor solutions.
Nick Crnkovich received a graduate student space technology award to leverage his materials research for NASA nuclear thermal propulsion systems.
Naming its first-ever associate dean for corporate engagement and entrepreneurship, the College of Engineering has taken a bold first step in igniting an enhanced corporate engagement and entrepreneurial culture designed…