University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Dr. Adib Amini Named 2025 Business Record Forty Under 40 Honoree

UW-Madison’s Interdisciplinary Professional Programs (InterPro) proudly congratulates Dr. Adib Amini, Program Director for Water and Environmental Programs, on being named a Business Record 2025 Forty Under 40 honoree! Dr. Amini’s leadership in water, wastewater, stormwater, and sustainability has made a lasting impact in both academia and industry. His work as an engineering consultant has helped …

Dr. Erick Oberstar to Continue as Program Director for Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives

Dr. Erick Oberstar is the new Program Director for Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives at UW-Madison’s InterPro, bringing 27+ years of expertise in AI/ML, electrification, and automation.

UW – Madison Awarded American Society for Engineering Management Certification

The UW – Madison College of Engineering Online Master of Science: Engineering Management program has been awarded American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) certification. This distinguished certification recognizes UW – Madison’s commitment to excellence in engineering management education. The certification process involved rigorous review of Engineering Management faculty, curriculum, admission, and administrative support to ensure …

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 …

Celebrating 75 Years of Professional Development

2024 marked the 75th anniversary of our Professional Development program. Join us in looking back at our journey from the official beginning of Engineering Continuing Education in 1949, to the world-class lineup of offerings and instructors we support today.

Passing the Torch: MEMorable Shift in Leadership!

The MEM (Master of Engineering Management) Advisory Board plays a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Comprising dedicated individuals, the board offers valuable insights to enhance the MEM program, aligning it with the ever-evolving needs of both students and the engineering industry. To get acquainted with the members of the advisory board, you can explore their profiles.

UW-Madison online graduate engineering ranked among nation’s best

In 2024, U.S. News and World Report ranked online graduate engineering programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison #11 overall and in the top 6 in multiple categories.

MEPE Minute: Ohio train derailment and plastics related pollution

Earlier this month, a train derailment in Ohio caused a number of chemicals to be released into the environment. Those chemicals included 3 monomers; vinyl chloride, butyl acrylate, and ethyl hexyl acrylate that are used to make materials ranging from pipes to adhesives. These monomers (like most vinyl monomers and acrylates) do pose health risks, …