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From AI Curiosity to AI Capability: Preparing Engineers for What Comes Next
Across industries, generative artificial intelligence and agentic workflows is rapidly evolving from an experimental tool into a foundational capability embedded in real business workflows. Organizations are no longer asking whether to use AI—they are asking how to implement it responsibly, securely, and at scale. This shift is driving demand for engineers who can move beyond …
Designing the Future of Land and Energy: A Systems Approach to Agrivoltaics
As the demand for renewable energy accelerates, so does the pressure on land resources. The question is no longer simply how to generate clean energy—but how to do so in ways that strengthen, rather than compete with, agricultural and ecological systems. That’s where agrivoltaics enters the conversation. According to Sustainable Systems Engineering instructor and Education …
Turning Real Workplace Challenges into Classroom Wins: How One UW–Madison Student Created Value on the Job Through Her Coursework
When Sophie Molstad enrolled in UW–Madison’s online Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MSE) master’s program, she wasn’t just seeking a degree, she was looking for ways to immediately elevate her work as a manufacturing systems engineer at Trane in La Crosse, Wisconsin. What she discovered is a signature strength of the program: the ability to bring real …
Wayne Pferdehirt Memorial Scholarship Announces Three Recipients for Spring 2026 Semester
The UW–Madison College of Engineering Master of Science in Engineering Management (MEM) program is pleased to announce the Spring semester recipients of the Wayne Pferdehirt Memorial Scholarship. This award honors the legacy of Wayne Pferdehirt, an inspiring educator and lifelong champion of mentoring, service, and professional growth, by supporting students who demonstrate those same values …
It’s not an AI Confidence Gap: It’s a Support Gap
WHY EARLY-CAREER PROFESSIONALS FEEL IT MOST, AND HOW INSTITUTIONS CAN CLOSE IT By Heather Smith Gen Z is the most digitally native generation in the workforce, so why are they reporting the lowest confidence about AI at work? A recent LinkedIn News article reports that Gen Z is the least likely to believe AI …
UW-Madison Online Graduate Engineering Programs Earn Strong National Recognition in 2026 Rankings
UW–Madison’s online graduate engineering programs were recognized in the 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings, reflecting strength across multiple program areas.
Engineering Skills Beyond the Technical
Why Communication, Influence, and Leadership Matter as Much as Technical Expertise Written by: Susan Ottmann, MS, BS, Director of Professional Programs, UW–Madison For many engineers, career success has long been defined by technical skill, designing, building, and solving problems with precision. But today’s engineering challenges do not happen in isolation. They require cross-functional teams, organizational buy-in, …