June 16, 2026 · 2 min read Engineering leadership, expanded: Collaborative pathway with Wisconsin School of Business As engineers progress in their careers, some remain focused within engineering organizations; others step into leadership roles with broader responsibility and influence, expanding into enterprise or cross‑functional leadership. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, that range…
Faculty June 15, 2026 · 5 min read Not just for show and tell, tomorrow’s ultrasound tech can treat cancerous tumors, tissue and more Aarushi Bhargava is an assistant professor of biomedical engineering whose research brings a mechanics perspective to ultrasound therapy. Bhargava leads the SonIMate Mechanics group, which focuses on developing noninvasive therapy, targeted drug delivery methods, and…
FacultyResearch June 12, 2026 · 3 min read A new roadmap points to longer-lasting lithium-metal batteries that could extend the range of electric vehicles With their exceptionally high energy density, lithium-metal batteries could dramatically increase electric vehicle driving ranges and speed up charging. However, there’s a big hurdle for creating practical rechargeable lithium-metal batteries: the formation of dendrites. Dendrites,…
AwardsFaculty June 10, 2026 · 4 min read With NSF CAREER award, Josh Roth is studying joint instability to enhance knee osteoarthritis treatments For people with knee osteoarthritis, instability in the knee joint can limit function and accelerate the disease process. In a healthy, stable joint, tissues such as ligaments and muscles hold the two bones of…
Research June 9, 2026 · 3 min read Tunable metasurface could bring powerful molecular sensing from the lab to the field Mid-infrared spectroscopy can identify the molecular composition of unknown samples by their “fingerprints” at different wavelengths, allowing scientists to look beyond visible light’s band within the electromagnetic spectrum. The resulting compositional data is valuable for…
ResearchStudents June 5, 2026 · 4 min read Robotics researchers ‘fish’ for insights into aquatic animal movement Jack Stonecipher grew up on the shore of Light Foot Lake outside Buffalo, Minnesota, hooking bluegill, smallmouth bass and other varieties of fish that inhabit Upper Midwestern lakes. These days, he’s building robotic fish as…
Wisconsin Idea June 3, 2026 · 6 min read A state rooted in manufacturing is coming together to lead what’s next Filling a space shaped by history and shared pride, more than 700 people gathered in the soaring, light-drenched atrium at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. With banners of legendary Green Bay Packers as the backdrop,…
AlumniEducational Innovation June 2, 2026 · 5 min read New aerospace engineering major ready to soar Sam Snyder came to the University of Wisconsin-Madison smitten with the city and campus and confident in his career aspirations: He hoped to work in the aerospace sector, preferably as part of efforts to introduce…
FacultyResearch June 1, 2026 · 5 min read A quest to understand materials that manipulate light has guided Rose Cersonsky’s career. It remains a beacon for her future. When Rose Cersonsky, the Conway Assistant Professor in chemical and biological engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was a graduate student at the University of Michigan, she had a “Eureka!” moment that would define the…
Research May 27, 2026 · 3 min read With NSF CAREER award, Avraamidou is building a tool to help the Wisconsin dairy industry run smooth as butter The modern food distribution system is a wonder of logistics and engineering, with ingredients moving seamlessly from farms and fields to processors, manufacturers, distribution hubs, and, eventually, grocery store shelves. That system is even more…