College of Engineering news

Nuclear security specialist Sébastien Philippe, an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been awarded a 2025 MacArthur Fellowship. Often referred to as “genius grants,” the fellowships are presented by the John D. and…

Early in his academic career, Sébastien Philippe realized the potential for his work to have a major societal impact. His research on the consequences of French nuclear weapon testing in the South Pacific led to…

A study conducted by University of Wisconsin-Madison and Princeton University nuclear engineers has identified a major blind spot in nuclear accounting with global nuclear security implications. According to the researchers, large quantities of uranium have…

Every year brings change. But this year? This year brought transformation. Our college marked the retirement of our longstanding dean, Ian Robertson. We welcomed a new leader whose vision is rooted in collaboration, inclusion and…