BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T130000 DTSTAMP:20260914T135821Z CREATED:20260820T172040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T135821Z UID:10001565-1789732800-1789736400@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Mechanics Seminar: Professor Guruswami Ravichandran DESCRIPTION: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 Guruswami Ravichandran is a professor at Caltech. \n\n\n\nPresentation Title: Shock Induced Deformation and Failure during Pore Collapse in PMM \n\n\n\nAbstract: Porosity is prevalent in engineering materials and strongly influences their response to dynamic loading. Under shock compression\, localized deformation near pores can govern failure in lattice structures\, additively manufactured components\, and energetic materials\, yet the underlying mesoscopic mechanisms remain poorly understood. An internal digital image correlation (DIC) technique is developed for transparent materials\, enabling in situ\, high-speed\, full-field measurements of displacement and strain at strain rates of 10³ – 10⁶ s⁻¹. Using specimens with embedded internal speckle patterns\, the technique is applied to investigate shock-induced pore collapse in PMMA at impact stresses up to 1 GPa. For single spherical pores\, measurements reveal intense strain localization surrounding the collapsing cavity. As shock stress increases\, the response transitions from classical strain concentration to adiabatic shear band formation and ultimately dynamic shear fracture. Explicit finite element simulations incorporating thermo-viscoplastic constitutive behavior identify thermal softening-induced instability as the governing mechanism. Experiments on pore pairs show that pore interactions alter strain localization\, modify failure thresholds\, and influence crack propagation through baroclinic effects and shear-wave interactions. These results provide new insights into shock-driven shear localization and failure in porous materials. \n\n\n\nBio: Guruswami (Ravi) Ravichandran is the John E. Goode\, Jr.\, Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering (Solid Mechanics and Structures) from Brown University. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and Academia Europaea\, and a Fellow of ASME\, SEM\, and AAM. He was named Chevalier de l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques by the Republic of France. His honors include the ASME Timoshenko Medal\, SES Eringen Medal\, and SEM Murray Lecture Award. His research interests are in mechanics of materials\, including dynamic behavior\, wave propagation\, composites\, multifunctional materials\, micro/nano-mechanics\, cell mechanics\, and experimental methods. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/mechanics-seminar-professor-guruswami-ravichandran/ LOCATION:1610 Engineering Hall\, 1415 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, 53706 CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Event-Graphics-for-Calendar-11-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T140000 DTSTAMP:20260908T165444Z CREATED:20260908T165443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T165444Z UID:10001594-1789736400-1789740000@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:INFORMS Kick-off Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join UW-Madison’s INFORMS student chapter for their fall kick-off meeting. \n\n\n\nINFORMS is the largest professional association for the decision and data sciences. Come learn what INFORMS is all about\, meet fellow students\, and hear about upcoming events and opportunities. Pizza will be provided for lunch- all are welcome! URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/informs-kick-off-meeting/ LOCATION:1270 Mechanical Engineering\, 1513 University Ave\, Madison\, 53706 CATEGORIES:Industrial & Systems Engineering,Student Org Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Student-Org-EVent-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T210000 DTSTAMP:20260910T163452Z CREATED:20260910T162949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T163452Z UID:10001598-1789758000-1789765200@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ISyE - IISE - Bonfire & Smores Night DESCRIPTION:Join the IISE student organization for this social networking event at Dejope Fire Pit outside Four Lakes Market for a fun night and some smores. Bring friends\, especially if they are considering Industrial Engineering! URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/isye-iise-bonfire-smores-night/ LOCATION:Dejope Fire Pit\, 640 Elm Dr\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706 CATEGORIES:Industrial & Systems Engineering,Social Event,Student Org Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Bonfire.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T130000 DTSTAMP:20260914T135915Z CREATED:20260820T205343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T135915Z UID:10001576-1789992000-1789995600@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:BME Seminar Series: Ying Zheng DESCRIPTION:Building Human Microvasculature for Regeneration and Disease Modeling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYing Zheng\, PhDAssociate ProfessorDepartment of MedicineStanford University \n\n\n\nAbstract:Microvasculature helps define the tissue microenvironment. These vessels are highly heterogeneous in size and geometry\, spanning three orders of magnitude in diameter\, and their dysfunction is a systemic hallmark of many diseases. Yet studying them remains difficult because they are buried deep in tissues and are hard to access\, visualize\, and manipulate in patients. In this seminar\, I will present engineering strategies that bring these “invisible” microvascular compartments into view. Using native collagen matrices\, microfabrication\, and multiphoton laser sculpting\, my group builds perfused human microvessels across scales\, including capillary‑like networks with realistic 3D geometry and hemodynamics. I will show how vascular architecture combined with perfusion reshape luminal flow and endothelial responses\, and how these microvessels can be integrated with hiPSC‑derived vascular organoids to enhance survival. Together\, our work establishes a path toward perfusable\, scalable\, long‑lived human vascular tissue models that complement animal studies and enable mechanism‑driven regeneration and disease modeling. \n\n\n\nPrint PDF URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/bme-seminar-series-ying-zheng/ LOCATION:1003 (Tong Auditorium) Engineering Centers Building\, 1550 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:Biomedical Engineering,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Seminar-Graphic-Fall2024-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T203452Z CREATED:20260828T191053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T203452Z UID:10001592-1790074800-1790078400@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ECE Research Seminar Series: Dr. Kenji Yasuda\, Cornell University DESCRIPTION:Slidetronics in van der Waals heterostructures\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract:In 2D materials\, the energy scale of van der Waals interactions is comparable to that of electrostatic gating\, sometimes enabling electrostatic control of the stacking order. For example\, parallel-stacked bilayer hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) exhibits ferroelectric polarization\, which allows an applied gate electric field to switch the polarization via interlayer sliding [1\,2]. I will introduce our recent efforts to extend the capabilities of slidetronics\, both for exploring fundamental physics and for applications such as nonvolatile memory. First\, we investigate how the sliding degree of freedom can be coupled to quantum-mechanical properties of materials\, such as magnetism. We extend slidetronics to tetralayer graphene and show that electrostatic hole doping can drive a sliding phase transition between Bernal and rhombohedral stacking. We further demonstrate that this transition enables nonvolatile switching between paramagnetic and ferromagnetic states [3]. Second\, I introduce our efforts to realize lower-energy switching of sliding ferroelectrics by incorporating the concept of structural superlubricity. \n\n\n\nKenji Yasuda\n\n\n\n[1] K. Yasuda et al.\, Science 372\, 1458 (2021).[2] K. Yasuda et al.\, Science 385\, 53 (2024).[3] D. Brandon\, …\, K. Yasuda\, arXiv:2510.00220\, Accepted in Nature Nanotech. \n\n\n\nBio:Kenji Yasuda is an assistant professor in the School of Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University since 2024. He earned his Ph.D. in Applied Physics from the University of Tokyo in 2018 and completed his postdoctoral research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2023\, where he pioneered the field of sliding ferroelectrics based on van der Waals heterostructures. His research interests lie in designing quantum nanomaterials and heterostructures to explore novel physical properties and functionalities. He has received several awards\, including the Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award and the IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize in Semiconductors. \n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by ECE Assistant Professor Ying Wang. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/ece-research-seminar-series-dr-kenji-yasuda-cornell-university/ LOCATION:2255 Engineering Hall\, 1415 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, 53711 CATEGORIES:Electrical & Computer Engineering,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ECE-Research-Seminar-Series.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260908T192557Z CREATED:20260827T144706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T192557Z UID:10001589-1790092800-1790096400@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:CBE Seminar Series: William Schneider DESCRIPTION:William SchneiderProfessor\, Department ChairDepartment of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringUniversity of Notre Dame \n\n\n\nWhen Things Go Right\, and When Things Go Wrong\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComputational catalysis necessarily deals with idealizations of real catalytic systems—just as all models are abstractions of reality. Those realities sometimes require us to elaborate our models and expand our thinking. The selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NO with NH3 over Cu-exchanged chabazite zeolites provides one such example where the realities of the application and complexity of the catalytic materials lead to unanticipated richness. I will discuss how insights from density functional theory\, microkinetic models\, and simple chemical concepts aid in identifying\, explaining\, and potentially even exploiting that richness. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/cbe-seminar-series-william-schneider/ LOCATION:1610 Engineering Hall\, 1415 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, 53706 CATEGORIES:Chemical & Biological Engineering,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023_CBE-sem-series-web-header-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T130000 DTSTAMP:20260914T170119Z CREATED:20260914T170116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T170119Z UID:10001601-1790251200-1790254800@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:NEEP Seminar Series: Alex Bocchieri\, University of Wisconsin–Madison DESCRIPTION:NEEP Seminar SeriesThursdays12:00 – 1:00 PM106 Engineering Research BuildingPlease contact office@neep.wisc.edu for assistance with remote participation.This page will be updated with the seminar abstract and speaker bio soon. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/neep-seminar-series-alex-bocchieri-university-of-wisconsin-madison/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NEEP-Seminar-Event-Feature-Image.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T170000 DTSTAMP:20260820T175823Z CREATED:20260820T175821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T175823Z UID:10001574-1790265600-1790269200@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ME 903 Graduate Seminar: Adam Steltzner DESCRIPTION:The ME 903: Graduate Student Lecture Series features campus and visiting speakers who present on a variety of research topics in the field of mechanical engineering. Adam Steltzner is a Chief Engineer at NASA. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/me-903-graduate-seminar-adam-steltzner/ LOCATION:3M Auditorium\, rm 1106 Mechanical Engineering Building\, 1513 University Ave\, Madison\, 53711 CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Event-Graphics-for-Calendar-12-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T130000 DTSTAMP:20260820T172347Z CREATED:20260820T172344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T172347Z UID:10001566-1790337600-1790341200@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Mechanics Seminar: Professor Michael Leamy DESCRIPTION: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 Michael Leamy is a professor and department chair at the University of Vermont. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/mechanics-seminar-professor-michael-leamy/ LOCATION:1610 Engineering Hall\, 1415 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, 53706 CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Event-Graphics-for-Calendar-11-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T130000 DTSTAMP:20260903T125743Z CREATED:20260903T125632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T125743Z UID:10001593-1790337600-1790341200@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ISyE Colloquia Series DESCRIPTION:UW-ISyE looks forward to welcoming Sean Sinclair from Northwestern University. \n\n\n\nThe Impact of Censoring on Data-Driven Inventory Control \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Infectious diseases continue to impact millions of people every year around the world\, despite many advances in medicine and technology. Pharmaceutical interventions such as testing\, vaccines\, or treatment\, may not be available\, and when they are\, resources for their deployment are often very limited. Other challenges (e.g.\, logistical\, societal) may also hamper deployment. Decisions regarding what\, when\, and how to deploy need to incorporate various short- and long-term considerations\, as well as human behaviors such as following non-pharmaceutical intervention recommendations or uptake of available pharmaceutical interventions. In this presentation\, we will illustrate these challenges using a few examples from infectious diseases that are targeted for elimination or eradication\, and share results from modeling studies to help inform these complex decisions. \n\n\n\n\n\nBio:  Sean Sinclair is an Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences at Northwestern University\, where he also serves as Director of Graduate Studies. His research develops reinforcement learning algorithms for operations problems\, with recent interests in inventory control and scheduling.  He received his PhD from Cornell University and was previously a postdoctoral associate at MIT.  His work received the 2026 SIGMETRICS Best Paper award\, and his dissertation received honorable mention for both the SIGMETRICS Dissertation and the George Dantzig Dissertation awards. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/the-impact-of-censoring-on-data-driven-inventory-control/ LOCATION:1163 Mechanical Engineering\, 1513 Engineering Dr.\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:Colloquium,Industrial & Systems Engineering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cohengraphic-5.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T180000 DTSTAMP:20260908T181354Z CREATED:20260908T181352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T181354Z UID:10001595-1790355600-1790359200@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ISyE - Terrace Hangout! DESCRIPTION:Join the graduate student orgs from ISyE for a night on the Terrace. Students from across ISyE are encouraged to join their peers from INFORMS\, HFES and SME for an evening on the terrace. This is a chance to catch up\, meet old and new faces\, and simply relax by the lake. No need to sign up- just show up! URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/isye-terrace-hangout-2/ LOCATION:Memorial Union Terrace\, 800 Langdon St\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706 CATEGORIES:Industrial & Systems Engineering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/terrace2.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T130000 DTSTAMP:20260914T141843Z CREATED:20260820T205717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T141843Z UID:10001577-1790596800-1790600400@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:BME Seminar Series: Ian Wong DESCRIPTION:Mechanobiology of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis Mediated by 3D Extracellular Matrix\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIan Wong\, PhDAssociate ProfessorSchool of EngineeringPathology and Laboratory MedicineBrown University \n\n\n\nAbstract:Invasion and metastasis are a hallmark of cancer and governed by mechanical interactions with the extracellular matrix. Indeed\, there exists a dynamic reciprocity where by cell migration is shaped by matrix architecture\, but the matrix architecture is (in turn) shaped by cell migration. We seek to reverse engineer human tumor progression using biomimetic platforms that reveal collective behaviors in space and time. Here\, I present my lab’s recent results on the mechanobiology of cancer cells. First\, we analyze the disorganization and dissemination of multicellular spheroids cultured in 3D matrix\, which exhibit a transition from coordinated circumferential orbiting towards radial matrix invasion. Second\, we analyze how human circulating tumor cells that metastasize to particular organs in patients and xenograft models adhere to decellularized extracellular matrix. We further use gene expression profiling to predict drug sensitivity and identify candidate drug compounds. We envision these technologies can enable new fundamental insights into the interplay between tumor cells and their physical microenviroment\, with potential translation for precision medicine and drug development. \n\n\n\nPrint PDF URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/bme-seminar-series-ian-wong/ LOCATION:1003 (Tong Auditorium) Engineering Centers Building\, 1550 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:Biomedical Engineering,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Seminar-Graphic-Fall2024-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T122000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T125000 DTSTAMP:20260603T151117Z CREATED:20260603T151009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T151117Z UID:10001527-1790684400-1790686200@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ECE Discovery Panel: Semiconductor Engineering DESCRIPTION:Engineering undergraduates—any major or undecided! Join us in 2317 Engineering Hall as faculty members explore the technical area of Semiconductor Engineering. \n\n\n\nAll undergraduate students are welcome as Assistant Professor Chirag Gupta\, Professor Hongrui Jiang\, and Assistant Professor Jennifer Volk discuss real-world applications\, where engineers are making an impact\, and possible career paths. \n\n\n\nThis session is a great opportunity to learn about courses in this area and where this knowledge can take you. \n\n\n\nCome for the insights\, bring your questions\, and stay for the sandwiches! \n\n\n\n\n\nChirag Gupta\n\n\n\n\n\nHongrui Jiang\n\n\n\n\n\nJennifer Volk URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/ece-discovery-panel-semiconductor-engineering/ LOCATION:2317 Engineering Hall\, 1415 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, 53711 CATEGORIES:Electrical & Computer Engineering,Information Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ECE-Discovery-Panel-Series-Semiconductor-Engineering.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T170000 DTSTAMP:20260819T130757Z CREATED:20260818T191012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T130757Z UID:10001562-1790697600-1790701200@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:CBE Seminar Series: Jeffrey Lopez DESCRIPTION:Jeffrey LopezAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Chemical and Biological EngineeringNorthwestern University \n\n\n\nInterfacial Reaction Mechanisms Toward Precision Engineering of Interphase Chemistry in Next-Generation Batteries\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile lithium based battery technologies are becoming increasingly widespread in our energy landscape\, both in electric vehicles and grid scale storage\, there is a continued need to increase energy density\, reduce costs\, and improve the sustainability of their manufacturing. At the heart of every battery is an ionically conductive but electronically insulating electrolyte that dictates the safety\, charge rate\, and cycling lifetime of the device. Furthermore\, for every new battery technology\, a new electrolyte must be identified and optimized so that it is compatible with the desired electrode components. Electrolyte decomposition is engineered to produce stabilizing interphases that kinetically passivate electrode surfaces\, but the mechanisms to form these interphases and their ideal microstructure and composition are not well understood. In this presentation\, I will discuss recent progress in our group toward improving the precision with which interphases can be designed to enable high energy density and low cost storage. \n\n\n\nFirst\, I will detail our group’s efforts to better understand electrolyte reaction mechanisms that initiate and propagate organic SEI matrix growth. I will discuss the development of spin trapping to stabilize radical intermediates in electrolyte reduction pathways to clarify reaction mechanisms. Through this approach\, we have confirmed a ring opening mechanism for fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC) reduction and the reduction of 1\,1\,2\,2-tetrafluoroethyl 2\,2\,3\,3-tetrafluoropropylether (TTE) into vinyl monomers that protect inorganic interphase components. Second\, the kinetic competition between electrolyte components influences the composition of the organic phase of the SEI. We have used operando FTIR to identify how lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) modulates the competition between FEC and lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (LiFSI) during interphase formation\, and we have used quantitative measurements of selectivity to anion decomposition to develop a framework for estimating the solvent vs anion selectivity in interphase formation. Finally\, I will discuss efforts to understand and control the morphology of the composite electrodes within which these interphase formation reactions take place. We have used Contrast Variation Small Angle Neutron Scattering (CV-SANS) for quantitative analysis of nanoscale interfaces in the composite electrode and surface modification to control the electrode-binder interfaces and improve dry battery electrode manufacturing. Increased cohesion between the active material and the PTFE dry binder enables more uniform distribution of the carbon and binder throughout the electrode and the use of only 0.1 wt% binder to fabricate dry electrodes. Together\, these results build toward a more detailed understanding of critically important interphase chemistry. With a comprehensive view of reaction mechanisms\, kinetics\, and electrode structure\, new opportunities will arise for precise design and control of the interphase in next generation batteries. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/cbe-seminar-series-jeffrey-lopez/ LOCATION:1610 Engineering Hall\, 1415 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, 53706 CATEGORIES:Chemical & Biological Engineering,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023_CBE-sem-series-web-header-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T130000 DTSTAMP:20260914T171012Z CREATED:20260914T170233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T171012Z UID:10001602-1790856000-1790859600@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:NEEP Seminar Series: So Yeon Kim\, University of Wisconsin–Madison DESCRIPTION:NEEP Seminar SeriesThursdays12:00 – 1:00 PM106 Engineering Research BuildingPlease contact office@neep.wisc.edu for assistance with remote participation.This page will be updated with the seminar abstract and speaker bio soon. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/neep-seminar-series-so-yeon-kim-university-of-wisconsin-madison/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NEEP-Seminar-Event-Feature-Image.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T170000 DTSTAMP:20260805T184422Z CREATED:20260805T184419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T184422Z UID:10001538-1790870400-1790874000@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ME 903 Graduate Seminar: Yijin Liu DESCRIPTION:The ME 903: Graduate Student Lecture Series features campus and visiting speakers who present on a variety of research topics in the field of mechanical engineering. Professor Yijin Liu is an Associate Professor at The University of Texas at Austin. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/me-903-graduate-seminar-yijin-liu/ LOCATION:3M Auditorium\, rm 1106 Mechanical Engineering Building\, 1513 University Ave\, Madison\, 53711 CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Event-Graphics-for-Calendar-12-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T130000 DTSTAMP:20260820T175231Z CREATED:20260820T172606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T175231Z UID:10001567-1790942400-1790946000@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Mechanics Seminar: Professor Alex Vakakis DESCRIPTION: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 Alex Vakakis is a professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/mechanics-seminar-professor-alex-vakakis/ LOCATION:1610 Engineering Hall\, 1415 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, 53706 CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Event-Graphics-for-Calendar-11-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T130000 DTSTAMP:20260917T134056Z CREATED:20260917T134053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T134056Z UID:10001605-1790942400-1790946000@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ISyE Colloquia Series DESCRIPTION:UW-ISyE looks forward to welcoming Bhaskar Ray Chaudhury from Illinois State University. \n\n\n\nBeyond Nash in Non-Rival Markets: Response-Aware Rational Equilibria \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n We study pricing equilibria in markets with budget-constrained buyers and non-rival goods: selling a good to one buyer does not diminish its availability to others. Our motivating application is the growing market for data to train and improve AI systems\, illustrated by partnerships between Google and Reddit\, OpenAI and News Corp\, and OpenAI and the Financial Times. \n\n\n\nWhat should stable prices mean in these markets? We show that pure Nash equilibrium typically does not exist: even with two sellers and equal buyer budgets\, its probability of existence tends to zero as the number of buyers grows when linear valuation coefficients are drawn independently from a uniform distribution. This motivates revisiting the counterfactual underlying Nash stability. A price cut may appear profitable when competitors’ prices are held fixed\, yet lose its appeal when competitors can respond—for example\, by matching the new price. \n\n\n\nWe introduce response-aware rational equilibrium (RARE). A seller evaluates a deviation against responses that leave each competitor at least as well off as immediately after that deviation. The seller proceeds only if the deviation remains profitable against every such individually rational response. RARE requires that no seller have such a deviation. \n\n\n\nFor strictly increasing\, strictly concave buyer utilities\, we establish existence with two sellers and arbitrary buyer budgets\, and with any number of sellers when buyer budgets are equal. We also introduce monotone revenue ascent\, deterministic dynamics in which each update increases the moving seller’s revenue without reducing anyone else’s. These dynamics reach approximate RARE and converge to exact equilibrium prices under an additional positive-demand condition satisfied by positive-weight CES utilities. \n\n\n\nStarting from a pricing question specific to data markets\, these results suggest a broader direction: understanding stable behavior among agents that anticipate one another’s responses. We conclude by discussing the possibilities—and open questions—for such an equilibrium perspective in markets populated by AI agents. \n\n\n\nBio:  Bhaskar Ray Chaudhury is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign\, with an affiliate appointment in the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science. His research lies at the intersection of theoretical computer science\, economics\, and machine learning\, with a focus on fair division\, equilibrium computation\, and the foundations of data economics. He has received several honors\, including the NSF Career Award\, best paper awards at the ACM Conference on Economics and Computation\, and an oral presentation at ICML. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/isye-colloquia-series/ LOCATION:1163 Mechanical Engineering\, 1513 Engineering Dr.\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:Colloquium,Industrial & Systems Engineering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cohengraphic-6.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T235959 DTSTAMP:20260911T191615Z CREATED:20260731T164255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T191615Z UID:10001535-1790985600-1791071999@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:College of Engineering Alumni Tailgate DESCRIPTION:College of Engineering Alumni Homecoming Tailgate\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMark your calendars for the College of Engineering Alumni Homecoming Tailgate on Saturday\, October 3\, before the Wisconsin Badgers take on Michigan State. \n\n\n\nJoin fellow Badger engineers\, Dean Devesh Ranjan (MS ’05\, PhD ’07)\, college leadership\, and friends of the college for an afternoon of food\, conversation\, and Homecoming spirit on the UW-Madison engineering campus. \n\n\n\nThe tailgate will begin 2.5 hours before kickoff\, with the game time still to be announced. The exact tailgate location will be shared soon. Attendees will enjoy a large buffet and two drink tickets\, with tickets priced at $25 per person. Children under 5 attend free. \n\n\n\nGuests will also have the opportunity to purchase lower-level football tickets in Section Y1 through the event registration site when registration opens. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re reconnecting with classmates\, meeting fellow alumni\, or celebrating all things Wisconsin Engineering\, this Homecoming tradition is a great way to kick off your game day. Watch for registration details and additional event information coming soon. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today! URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/college-of-engineering-alumni-tailgate/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Alumni events,Biomedical Engineering,Chemical & Biological Engineering,Civil & Environmental Engineering,Departments,Electrical & Computer Engineering,Industrial & Systems Engineering,Materials Science & Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fball_Mich_AD21_0053-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T130000 DTSTAMP:20260916T024027Z CREATED:20260820T205958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T024027Z UID:10001578-1791201600-1791205200@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:BME Seminar Series: Jeff Saucerman DESCRIPTION:Iterating experiments and network modeling towards precision cardiology\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff Saucerman\, PhDProfessorDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of Virginia \n\n\n\nAbstract:Cardiac hypertrophy can be adaptive with exercise but becomes harmful due to gene mutations or heart attacks\, leading to heart failure. This complexity makes it hard to understand and target the molecular networks involved. In this study\, we identified a patient with a unique mutation in MYBPC3 associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy\, which we recapitulated in a knock-in mouse model. Next\, a computational network model predicted that MYBPC3 mutation-induced hypertrophy is mitigated by the mTOR inhibitor rapamycin\, which we validated in cell culture\, the MYBPC3 mutant mouse model\, and in two observational patient cohorts. This study illustrates how iteration between clinic\, network models\, and experimental validation can guide precision therapies. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/bme-seminar-series-jeff-saucerman/ LOCATION:1003 (Tong Auditorium) Engineering Centers Building\, 1550 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:Biomedical Engineering,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Seminar-Graphic-Fall2024-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T160000 DTSTAMP:20260915T132748Z CREATED:20260812T132131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T132748Z UID:10001549-1791212400-1791216000@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ECE Distinguished Speaker Seminar Series: Gabriel Rebeiz\, Professor and Chair\, UC San Diego DESCRIPTION:Affordable Phased-Arrays and Reflect Arrays (RIS) for SATCOM\, Radars and Terrestrial Communications (5G/6G) Using Silicon Beamformer ICs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract: Affordable phased-arrays\, built using low-cost silicon chips\, have become essential technology for high data-rate terrestrial (5G) systems to their high gain\, electronically steerable patterns\, narrow beamwidths\, high tolerance to interference and adaptive nulling capabilities. High performance phased-array communication systems at X-band to Ka-band and D-band (140 GHz) with single and multiple beams will be presented\, together with radar and sensing arrays. We will also present our recent work on reflect-arrays at 3-6 GHz and 7-14 GHz. Finally\, methods to reduce the power and to build multiple frequency systems will be presented and with excellent performance. Prof. Rebeiz will also share his experience and lessons learned from a life in RF/Microwaves. \n\n\n\nGabriel Rebeiz\n\n\n\nBio: Prof. Gabriel M. Rebeiz is Member of the National Academy (elected for his work on phased-arrays) and is a Distinguished Professor and the Wireless Communications Industry Endowed Chair at the University of California\, San Diego. He is an IEEE Fellow and is the recipient of the IEEE MTT Microwave Prize (2000\, 2014\, 2020) all for phased-arrays. His 2×2 and 4×4 RF- beamforming architectures are now used by Renesas\, ADI\, Amazon\, Qorvo\, Sivers\, Qualcomm\, Samsung\, Boeing and others\, and most companies developing communication and radar systems. All SATCOM affordable phased-arrays are based on his work and architectures. He has published 900 IEEE papers with an H-index of 108 and has graduated 130 PhD students including the former CEO of Qualcomm and several VPs in the communications and defense industry. He is a cofounder of Extreme Waves Inc.\, San Diego\, CA\, a company of 40 RF engineers doing advanced SATCOM systems\, communication systems and radar phased-arrays. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/ece-distinguished-speaker-seminar-series-gabriel-rebeiz-professor-uc-san-diego/ LOCATION:2534 Engineering Hall\, 1415 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, 53711 CATEGORIES:Electrical & Computer Engineering,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Distinguished-Speaker-Seminar-Series-8.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T170000 DTSTAMP:20260908T192945Z CREATED:20260824T210320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T192945Z UID:10001587-1791302400-1791306000@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:CBE Seminar Series: Nick Sahinidis DESCRIPTION:Nick SahinidisProfessorDepartment of Industrial & Systems Engineering and Chemical & Biomolecular EngineeringGeorgia Institute of Technology \n\n\n\nData-driven Optimization for Materials Discovery: Benchmarks and Case Studies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-driving laboratories can compress years of materials discovery into weeks. Instead of relying on trial-and-error\, they use algorithms to learn from each experiment and decide what to try next. When experiments are expensive and budgets are limited\, choosing the next experiment well can have a large impact on the quality of the material ultimately discovered. \n\n\n\nI will present results from a recent benchmark of 46 data-driven optimization solvers on 502 problems\, ranging from one to 300 dimensions and spanning a wide variety of mathematical behavior. Our new branch-and-model (BAM) algorithm achieves the highest overall success rate\, outperforming several Bayesian optimizers as well as stochastic and deterministic derivative-free optimization solvers. \n\n\n\nI will then show how branch-without-bound algorithms work in practice. In one example\, an algorithm guided experiments on perovskite solar cells\, jointly optimizing six processing parameters across three layers of the cell. I will also share results from optimizing digital twins and simulators developed by the self-driving-labs community. \n\n\n\nFinally\, I will discuss opportunities in batteries\, semiconductors\, catalysts\, polymeric membranes\, and biomolecules\, and how deterministic methods such as BAM can help scientists discover better materials faster. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/cbe-seminar-series-nick-sahinidis/ LOCATION:1610 Engineering Hall\, 1415 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, 53706 CATEGORIES:Chemical & Biological Engineering,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023_CBE-sem-series-web-header-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T130000 DTSTAMP:20260914T171136Z CREATED:20260914T171135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T171136Z UID:10001603-1791460800-1791464400@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:NEEP Seminar Series: Theo Kalionzes\, Oppenheimer Project DESCRIPTION:NEEP Seminar SeriesThursdays12:00 – 1:00 PM106 Engineering Research BuildingPlease contact office@neep.wisc.edu for assistance with remote participation.The Oppenheimer Project: Responsible Expansion of Peaceful Nuclear TechnologyIn this talk\, Theo will discuss his work as Senior Director of the Oppenheimer Project (OP)\, a California-based nonprofit organization founded by descendants of J. Robert Oppenheimer. OP is grounded in Oppenheimer’s legacy and his belief that international cooperation is essential to a peaceful and prosperous nuclear future. He will also discuss his work at OP to mobilize and expand philanthropic support for the responsible expansion of peaceful nuclear technology around the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTheo Kalionzes is a Senior Director at the Oppenheimer Project. He brings broad experience in philanthropy\, making grants and shaping strategies at the intersection of geopolitics and energy. He co-developed the strategy for a Big Bet at the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation\, which delivered $100 million in grants from 2015 – 2020. From 2020 – 2023\, Theo helped to build a three-year\, $30 million capstone initiative at MacArthur. For many years he served as an Internal Advisor to MacArthur’s Climate Solutions program. MacArthur’s Board approved 200 grants Theo recommended during his tenure\, totaling over $80 million in charitable giving. Before MacArthur\, he was a program staff member in the International Peace and Security Program at the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. Previously Theo was a consultant and speechwriter in the External Relations section of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization\, a United Nations-family organization based in Vienna\, Austria. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/neep-seminar-series-theo-kalionzes-oppenheimer-project/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NEEP-Seminar-Event-Feature-Image.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T170000 DTSTAMP:20260805T184901Z CREATED:20260805T184859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T184901Z UID:10001539-1791475200-1791478800@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ME 903 Graduate Seminar: Larry Ilcewicz DESCRIPTION:The ME 903: Graduate Student Lecture Series features campus and visiting speakers who present on a variety of research topics in the field of mechanical engineering. Dr. Larry Ilcewicz is the Chief Scientist and Technical Advisor\, Advanced Composite Materials at the Federal Aviation Administration. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/me-903-graduate-seminar-larry-ilcewicz/ LOCATION:3M Auditorium\, rm 1106 Mechanical Engineering Building\, 1513 University Ave\, Madison\, 53711 CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Event-Graphics-for-Calendar-12-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T170000 DTSTAMP:20260910T170505Z CREATED:20241002T183205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T170505Z UID:10000441-1791536400-1791565200@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:29th Annual CEE Golf Outing DESCRIPTION:Pleasant View Golf Course1322 Pleasant View RoadMiddleton\, Wisconsin 53562 \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGolfers pose with Bucky Badger.\n\n\n\nGather with alumni\, industry colleagues\, faculty\, staff\, and students for a day of fun and fundraising to benefit the UW-Madison Civil and Environmental Engineering Department during the 29th Annual CEE Golf Outing! \n\n\n\n\n9 am Check-in\n\n\n\n10 am Shotgun start for 18 holes\n\n\n\n3:00 pm After-party begins\n\n\n\n3:30 pm Sponsor prizes\, auction\, and golf awards with Bucky\n\n\n\n\nPlayers of all skill levels are welcome\, and golf is played as a scramble. \n\n\n\nFor lunch\, golfers can choose from a brat\, hamburger/cheeseburger\, or veggie burger with chips and a cookie. \n\n\n\nA taco bar will be available during the after-party. \n\n\n\nFunds raised through this event provide important support for Concrete Canoe and other hands-on experiences.\n\n\n\nUnable to attend the full day or not a golfer? Join us from 3-5 p.m. for dinner and good company. We’ll have a silent auction\, prizes\, and special appearance from Bucky Badger! \n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities\n\n\n\nEvery sponsorship\, contribution\, and golfer registration makes a difference. With the funds raised through this event\, we look forward to:  \n\n\n\n\nExpanding access to hands-on learning\, leadership\, and professional development opportunities outside of the classroom\n\n\n\nRenovating existing facilities in Engineering Hall\n\n\n\nIncorporating new methods of teaching and research\n\n\n\n\nTogether\, we will empower the next generation of civil\, environmental\, and geological engineers to lead us forward. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golf Packages\n \n \n Event Sponsorships\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDiamond Sponsorship – $4400\nIncludes lunch\, dinner\, golf fees\, cart rental and drink tickets for 8 golfers\, a tee or green sponsorship\, and recognition on our website and event materials.\nPlatinum Sponsorship – $2900\nIncludes lunch\, dinner\, golf fees\, cart rental and drink tickets for 8 golfers\, a tee or green sponsorship\, and recognition on our website and event materials.\nGold Sponsorship – $1800\nIncludes lunch\, dinner\, golf fees\, cart rental and drink tickets for 4 golfers\, a tee or green sponsorship\, and recognition on our website and event materials.\nSilver Sponsorship – $890\nIncludes lunch\, dinner\, golf fees\, cart rental\, and drink tickets for 2 golfers\, a tee or green sponsorship\, and recognition on our website and event materials.\nBooth Sponsorship – $700\nConnect with over 200 members of the Badger engineering community as a booth sponsor! This sponsorship includes one 10 x 10 booth space on the course\, tee or green signage at your course location\, one golf cart\, lunch and dinner for 2 people\, and recognition on our website and event materials. Only 6 spots are available\, and sponsors are asked to host a prize game or similar feature at their location to engage attendees. Sponsors are responsible for bringing their own booth materials and setting up on the course. Have questions? Please contact Amanda Thuss.\nSingle Player Registration – $290\nIncludes lunch\, dinner\, golf fees\, cart rental\, and a drink ticket for one player. Recent graduates (within the last 3 years) and retired alumni can golf at a reduced rate of $185!\nAfter-Party Ticket – $35\nUnable to attend the full day? Show your support off the course and have a great time by attending the after-party. Ticket price includes admission\, dinner\, and a drink ticket.\n\n\nStudent Golfers – Sponsors can choose to have CEE students golf with them as part of their paid sponsorship. To request a student golfer\, please contact Amanda Thuss or enter “student” as one of the golfer names during registration. We do our best to match sponsors with students based on the student’s career interests and goals.  Sponsors and students will be introduced via email before the event. Overall availability of student golfers depends on how many students register to participate. \n\n \n \n If you can’t make it or don’t golf\, an event sponsorship is another way to show your support and help us create a memorable event. Contact Amanda Thuss for any of the sponsorship opportunities listed below or to discuss another item you have in mind. \n\nPrizes\nDonate an item to our silent auction or 29 Envelope Challenge game\, which are important fundraising aspects of the day. Your logo will appear on event materials on the day of the event and on our website for one year. Past donations have included UW merch\, sporting event tickets\, gift cards/certificates\, wine baskets\, tools\, electronic items\, coolers\, and camping/tailgate equipment.\nTee or Green Sponsorship – $350\nIncludes display your company logo on one of the tee boxes or greens on the course the day of the event\, as well as on our website and event materials.\nDrink Cart Sponsor – $1500\nTreat the golfers to a round of drinks! Your company logo will appear a drink ticket for each golfer and the golf course drink carts\, as well as on our website and event materials.\nGolf Cart Sponsor – $1500\nHelp our golfers navigate the course with ease by sponsoring the golf cart rental. Your logo will be displayed on the scorecard for every team\, the golf carts for our event staff\, and on our website and event materials.\nLunch Sponsor – $2000\nTreat the golfers to a midday break to keep them going all day! Your logo will be displayed on every lunch\, event signage\, and our website and event materials.\nAfter-Party Sponsors – $3000\nKeep the party going off the course with Bucky Badger\, food\, and drinks! Your logo will be displayed on a banner during the party\, on drink cups for each attendee\, and our website and event materials. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/cee-golf-outing/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Alumni events,Civil & Environmental Engineering,Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BuckyBadger_2023UW-MadisonCEEGolfOuting.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Amanda Thuss":MAILTO:athuss@wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T130000 DTSTAMP:20260820T173022Z CREATED:20260820T173019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T173022Z UID:10001568-1791547200-1791550800@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Mechanics Seminar: Professor Melissa Green DESCRIPTION: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 Melissa Green is an associate professor at the University of Minnesota. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/mechanics-seminar-professor-melissa-green/ LOCATION:1610 Engineering Hall\, 1415 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, 53706 CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Event-Graphics-for-Calendar-11-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T163000 DTSTAMP:20260916T023518Z CREATED:20260916T023516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T023518Z UID:10001604-1791555300-1791563400@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:BME Scholarship Reception DESCRIPTION:Recognizing all BME students who were awarded a scholarship for the academic year. Students\, check your email for more information and RSVP details. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/bme-scholarship-reception/ LOCATION:Engineering Centers Building Atrium\, 1550 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:Biomedical Engineering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BascHall_Bucky14_0748.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Biomedical Engineering":MAILTO:bmehelp@bme.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T122000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T125000 DTSTAMP:20260910T160742Z CREATED:20260603T153541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T160742Z UID:10001528-1791894000-1791895800@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ECE Discovery Panel: ECE Named Degree Options - Semiconductor engineering or machine learning & data science DESCRIPTION:Engineering undergraduates! Join us in 2317 Engineering Hall as faculty members explain how you can specialize in emerging technologies such as semiconductor engineering or machine learning and data science and earn a named option on your transcript. The option uses 20 of the elective credits within the 120-credit Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering BS degree program to focus on the science\, tools\, and practices associated with either semiconductor engineering or machine learning and data science. \n\n\n\nAll undergraduate students are welcome as Associate Teaching Professor Eduardo Arvelo\, Assistant Teaching Professor Setareh Behroozi\, and Teaching Faculty Srdjan Milicic discuss the advantages of choosing a named option. This session is a great opportunity to learn about courses in these areas and where this knowledge can take you. \n\n\n\nCome for the insights\, bring your questions\, and stay for the sandwiches! \n\n\n\n\n\nEduardo Arvelo\n\n\n\n\n\nSetareh Behroozi\n\n\n\n\n\nSrdjan Milicic URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/ece-discovery-panel-ece-named-degree-options-semiconductor-engineering-or-machine-learning-data-science/ LOCATION:2317 Engineering Hall\, 1415 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, 53711 CATEGORIES:Electrical & Computer Engineering,Information Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ECE-Discovery-Panel-Series-Named-Degree-Options.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T170000 DTSTAMP:20260819T130922Z CREATED:20260818T185424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T130922Z UID:10001560-1791907200-1791910800@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:CBE Seminar Series: Ying Diao DESCRIPTION:Professor Ying DiaoDepartment of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringUniversity of Illinois\, Urbana-Champaign \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAI-guided Closed-loop Learning for Functional Molecule Discovery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClosed-loop discovery of functional molecules represents a new paradigm to new materials discovery. However\, so far\, AI-driven closed-loop discovery approaches have rarely yielded new chemical insight. I am leading a team to address this challenge under the Molecule Maker Lab Institute\, one of the first AI Institutes in US. We connect autonomous synthesis\, autonomous device printing and testing\, and machine learning in a closed loop to drive molecular design of light harvesting small molecules towards high photostability. We combined blind Bayesian Optimization (BO) with physics-based ML models to expand the classical “closed loop optimization” method for a more informative “Closed-Loop Transfer” (CLT) paradigm capable of making scientific discoveries We uncovered a first principles understanding of the molecular determinants of photostability in which the triplet excited state manifold plays a critical role against literature findings. We further applied this strategy to understanding molecular design rules underpinning chiral emergence of conjugated polymers. Such understanding laid the foundation to developing next generation chiral electronics spanning solar cells\, conductors\, spintronics and beyond. At present\, we are working to partner Large Language Model with our closed-loop learning approach towards developing a chemical language model for organic electronics. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/cbe-seminar-series-ying-diao/ LOCATION:1610 Engineering Hall\, 1415 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, 53706 CATEGORIES:Chemical & Biological Engineering,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023_CBE-sem-series-web-header-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T170000 DTSTAMP:20260911T174559Z CREATED:20260805T194641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T174559Z UID:10001540-1792080000-1792083600@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ME 903 Graduate Seminar: Dustyn Roberts DESCRIPTION:The ME 903: Graduate Student Lecture Series features campus and visiting speakers who present on a variety of research topics in the field of mechanical engineering. Professor Dustyn Roberts an associate professor at The University of Pennsylvania. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/me-903-graduate-seminar-adam-clare/ LOCATION:3M Auditorium\, rm 1106 Mechanical Engineering Building\, 1513 University Ave\, Madison\, 53711 CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Event-Graphics-for-Calendar-12-jpg.avif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR