College of Engineering
MADISON, Wis.—UW Engineering Professional Development’s (EPD) Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program is well known for fostering a strong relationship build among its students. A key part of that relationship building happens annually at Residency—a multi-day event held every summer in Madison, Wisconsin. There, students get an opportunity to tour the campus, learn together, meet …
Do You Know How to Write a Compelling Graduate Admission Essay? Applying for graduate school can be a stressful experience. While gathering transcripts, recommendation letters and other materials might seem easy, most students panic at the thought of writing a graduate admission essay. Your essay should be a compelling story about how your goals and interests …
Together we are facing unprecedented challenges. Some of our businesses are shut down due to government mandates. Others must continue because they are essential to the food supply, medical equipment, or our national security. No matter your industry or circumstance you are working on contingency plans. I wanted to share with you my thoughts on …
MADISON, Wis.—Heather Smith has joined UW-Madison Engineering Professional Development (EPD) as the new program director for EPD’s online Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program. Heather also teaches leadership and project management courses. Heather’s Background and Education Born in Michigan, but raised in a globetrotting army family, Heather became the first female in her family to …
MADISON, Wis.—Composite liner systems in landfills effectively limit groundwater contamination from leachate that contains compounds such as heavy metals and volatile organic compounds. Drawing on a 50-year history of evolving and improving performance in liner systems—including new materials, advancing science, and improved construction quality assurance—James Tinjum, PE, PhD, F.ASCE, in association with the University of …
MADISON, Wis.—Program Directors Christine Nicometo and Susan Ottmann attended WE Local Baltimore and Tampa this month and have plans to travel to St. Louis, Denver, and Bellevue. WE Local is a program created by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) to connect participants of all career stages from college to retirement in regional networks nationwide. …
UW-Madison has been in the distance education business for over 20 years. With hundreds of graduates we have learned how best to serve practicing engineers. First, it starts with preparation. We educate our students on how to make the most of their online learning. This preparation provides introduction into key systems and platforms used in …
MADISON, Wis.—Erin Berry, Master of Engineering: Engineering Management (MEM) class of 2008 graduate, has been awarded the Society of Women Engineers’ WE Local Engaged Advocate Award. The Society of Women Engineers’ WE Local Awards program recognizes SWE members, women engineers, advocates and groups who are making a difference in their community and among peers in …