October 10 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Understanding Generalization of Diffusion Models: Structured Data and Memorization 1163 Mechanical Engineering 1513 Engineering Dr., Madison, WI, United States UW-ISyE looks forward to welcoming Minshuo Chen, assistant professor with the Department of Industrial Engineering & Management Sciences at Northwestern University Diffusion models achieve state-of-the-art performance in various high-dimensional data modeling tasks. These empirical successes challenge conventional wisdom while raising critical concerns. On the one hand, in high-dimensional applications, diffusion models’ strong performance appears to circumvent the... Free
October 10 @ 12:05 PM - 12:55 PM Mechanics Seminar: Professor Rika Carlsen 3M Auditorium, rm 1106 Mechanical Engineering Building 1513 University Ave, Madison The Mechanics Seminar Series is a weekly seminar given by campus and visiting speakers on topics across the spectrum of mechanics research (solids, fluids, and dynamics). Professor Rika Carlsen is an Associate Professor at Robert Morris University.
October 11 College of Engineering Alumni Tailgate Mechanical Engineering Building 1513 University Avenue, Madison, WI, United States U-Rah-Rah, It’s Back—and This Year, We’re Welcoming Dean Ranjan Home! The College of Engineering Alumni Tailgate returns for UW Homecoming 2025—now with an extra reason to celebrate. Join us in welcoming Dean Devesh Ranjan (MS ’05, PhD ’07) back to Madison for his first Homecoming as Dean of the College of Engineering. It’s a can’t-miss... $20
October 14 @ 12:20 PM - 12:50 PM ECE Discovery Panel: ECE Capstone Design Courses 2317 Engineering Hall 1415 Engineering Drive, Madison Engineering undergraduates! Join us in 2317 Engineering Hall where you can hear all about ECE Capstone Design Courses from the faculty who teach them! All undergraduate students are welcome as Teaching Faculty Joe Krachey (ECE 453), Associate Professor Bhuvana Krishnaswamy (ECE 454), Assistant Teaching Professor Nathan Strachen (ECE 455) and Assistant Professor George Tzimpragos (ECE...
October 14 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CBE Seminar Series: Kate Galloway Kate GallowayMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA Engineering high-precision, dynamic genetic control systems for cell fate programming Integrating synthetic circuitry into larger transcriptional networks to mediate predictable cellular behaviors remains a...
October 14 @ 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM ISyE- Trivia Tuesday Library Cafe & Bar 320 N. Randall Avenue, Madison Join your fellow students for a night of trivia!
October 15 @ 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series: Jim Thompson 1413 Engineering Hall - Cheney Room 1415 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, United States Join Dean Devesh Ranjan Oct. 15 for a conversation + audience Q&A with ECE alum JimThompson (BS '85, MS '87, PhD '91), retired Qualcomm chief technology officer. You'll learn: Reception, snacks and networking to follow. This event kicks off the Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series—conversations with alumni whoare making a difference. We hope you’ll add your...
October 15 @ 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM ISyE – SolidWorks Workshop for Beginners Engineering Centers Building 1550 Engineering Drive, Madison Come and learn some of the fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design on SolidWorks.
October 16 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 2025 ECE Undergraduate Scholarship Reception Union South - Varsity Hall 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, Wisconsin ECE undergraduate scholarship recipients are cordially invited to attend the 2025 ECE Undergraduate Scholarship Reception for ECE and College of Engineering scholarship recipients. Please join us on Thursday, October 16th for a short program, followed by refreshments and photo opportunities, that will celebrate our accomplished students and their generous benefactors. The event will be held in...
October 16 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MS&E Seminar Series: “Turbo-charging silicon: Do we have the materials and devices?” UW-Madison Department of Materials Science and Engineering welcomes Associate Professor Deep Jariwala. Their seminar, "Turbo-charging silicon: Do we have the materials and devices?", will take place on Thursday, October 16 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in MSE 265. Bio Deep Jariwala is an Associate Professor and the Peter & Susanne Armstrong Distinguished Scholar in...