University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Polymer Science

The Benefits of an Online Education at UW–Madison

The idea of going back to school can be a thrilling one: learning advanced engineering skills, making new networking connections and furthering your education to take your career to the next level. Occasionally, though, those pesky concerns rear their ugly heads. You know the ones: Will the professors have time to answer my questions? Will …

The STEM Gap in Engineering

Engineering is a rewarding field with a diverse range of potential career paths. Unfortunately, there’s a longstanding gap between the number of women and number of men in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, and that gap is widest in engineering. Concerning Statistics for the Engineering Field A late 2023 Gallup poll showed that …

How to Speak to Your Employer About Tuition Reimbursement

Deciding to attend graduate school is a worthwhile but weighty endeavor. Not only will you be completing coursework while continuing your current role, but you’ll also be agreeing to the financial commitment that comes with obtaining a graduate degree. While it may feel like a lot to juggle, consider the benefits associated with a new …

6 Ways UW–Madison’s Engineering Programs Stay Up to Date on the Latest Technology

When you’re interested in expanding your engineering skills, you want to be sure that you’re choosing a graduate program that remains at the forefront of the technological curve. That’s why so many students shortlist the University of Wisconsin–Madison when determining where to earn their engineering graduate credential. We pride ourselves on our commitment to staying …

6 Soft Skills That Make a Good Engineer Great

As an engineer, you’re familiar with the long list of hard skills needed to succeed in your role. From perfecting the art of programming to understanding the fundamentals of industrial data analytics, the technical competencies engineers can master are nearly endless. But what about soft skills? If you’re going to stand out among your peers …

What Resources Are Available to Online Badgers?

If you’re considering or have been recently admitted to one of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s prestigious online engineering graduate programs, you may be wondering if you can enjoy some of the same resources as on-campus students. The answer is yes! UW–Madison offers a range of online resources to our virtual students, including academic advising, virtual …

MEPE Minute: Congratulations Graduate

Happy summer everyone! I just wanted to take a minute as our summer classes start to congratulate our MEPE grad from spring 2024, Jeremy Williams! Jeremy works for Eastman in Tennessee and entered the program in 2021. Congratulations to him and best of luck in all future endeavors!

MEPE Minute: MEPE Instructor Honored by Adhesives and Sealants Council

Kristoffer Stokes, an instructor for our Polymer Engineering master’s degree, was recently honored by the Adhesives and Sealants Council. His company, Geisys Ventures, in collaboration with the Costanzo lab at Cal Poly, received an award for work on D-Glue, a revolutionary eco-friendly adhesive platform. The Adhesives and Sealants Council (ASC) honored D-Glue as the second …