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Southwest view of the outside of the new UW-Madison College of Engineering building

2024 in review: Building on a strong foundation

The start of a new era

State funding and private donations, including a record gift from UW-Madison alumni Marvin and Jeffrey Levy, will allow the college to construct a new $347 million engineering building for research and instruction. At nearly 400,000 square feet, it will continue to facilitate the college’s growth. Following the building’s approval, Grainger Dean Ian Robertson announced his retirement.

Expert perspectives

Our faculty members use their hard-won knowledge to explain timely topics.
Whitney Loo being interviewed by Alex Holloway

Ask an expert: Whitney Loo explains plastics recycling and the challenges of sustainability

Whitney Loo is the Conway Assistant Professor of chemical and biological engineering. Loo studies polymers, which are “macromolecules” composed of many repeating units. They are the building blocks for many plastics. Polymers can be difficult…
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Christian Franck discusses traumatic brain injuries in an interview

Ask an expert: Franck breaks down blast and bump injuries to the brain

Christian Franck is the Bjorn Borgen Professor of mechanical engineering. He studies traumatic brain injuries and leads the multi-institutional, interdisciplinary PANTHER research initiative. PANTHER’s work focuses on understanding, detecting and preventing traumatic brain injuries, and…
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Mikhail Kats in eclipse glasses

Ask an expert: Science and common sense for the solar eclipse

On April 8, 2024, a rare total solar eclipse will take place across North America, affording viewers across several U.S. states at least a partial glimpse of the rare phenomenon. But don’t look up—at least…
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Krishanu Saha

Ask an expert: Saha explains CRISPR

Krishanu Saha is an associate professor of biomedical engineering. In his research, Saha uses genetic tools like CRISPR—sometimes referred to as a “molecular scissors”—to study and create personalized medicines and therapeutics. He’s been using CRISPR…
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Through major new research centers, prestigious early career awards and more, our engineers continue to attract some of the nation’s top honors.
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Whether they’re discussing their own research or lending their expertise to add context to the latest news, our engineers appear in hundreds of media outlets each year.