Tag Engineering

UW-Madison engineer named to National Academy of Engineering

February 12, 2013

David Gustafson, a University of Wisconsin–Madison industrial and systems engineer, was named Feb. 7 to the 2013 class of new members of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE).

Video tool could help active workers avoid injury

February 11, 2013

Using just video of workers performing tasks such as assembling a manufactured part or packing boxes, a system developed by University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers might soon be able to automatically assess the likelihood that workers will develop common repetitive-motion injuries.

Fishing rod holder for boat, land or ice is champion of 2013 innovation competition

February 8, 2013

A self-adjusting, boat-mounted holder for fishing rods has won the top prize and $10,000 in the Schoofs Prize for Creativity, one of a pair of University of Wisconsin–Madison innovation competitions. Held Feb. 7 and 8, the Innovation Days competitions reward UW–Madison undergraduates for creative and marketable ideas.

Weston Roundtable adds distinguished speakers on sustainable water, energy

February 5, 2013

A pair of leading figures in the field of sustainability - Jerry Schnoor of the University of Iowa and Dave Allen of the University of Texas at Austin - will speak at the University of Wisconsin–Madison this semester in two Weston Distinguished Lectures.

Innovation Days showcases undergrad entrepreneurship

February 4, 2013

Displaying more than a dozen inventions that could prove useful for individuals, workplaces or even entire manufacturing processes, University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduate students will square off in a matchup of creativity, resourcefulness and craftsmanship during the annual UW–Madison Innovation Days competitions, held Feb. 7 and 8 on the UW–Madison engineering campus.

UW–Madison engineer is expert for NOVA chariot documentary

February 1, 2013

An epic drama set in ancient Rome, "Ben-Hur" captivated filmgoers in 1959 with its majestic cinematography, powerful musical score, and thrilling, bloody nine-minute chariot race, which has become one of cinema's most widely known sequences.

Online engineering graduate programs ranked in top 10 by U.S. News

January 15, 2013

For the second year in a row, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top ten schools offering high-quality online graduate engineering programs.

Forum to cover intellectual property basics for students

November 13, 2012

University of Wisconsin–Madison students interested in entrepreneurship and innovation will be able to learn more about protecting and commercializing their ideas at a forum on Dec. 10.

New biofuel conversion process cuts costly separating step

November 12, 2012

Using a biomass-derived solvent, University of Wisconsin–Madison chemical and biological engineers have streamlined the process for converting lignocellulosic biomass into high-demand chemicals or energy-dense liquid transportation fuel.

With new high-tech materials, UW–Madison researchers aim to catalyze U.S. manufacturing future

November 6, 2012

Drawing on methods similar to those used to sequence the human genome, a multi-university team of researchers aims to discover and create revolutionary advanced materials that could help solve grand challenges in such areas as energy, national security and human health.

In static friction, chemistry is key to stronger bonds

November 6, 2012

Inspired by phenomena common to both earthquakes and atomic force microscopy, University of Wisconsin–Madison materials engineers have learned that chemical reactions between two silicon dioxide surfaces cause the bonds at that interface to "age," or strengthen gradually over time.

Tailored breast cancer screening model developed

October 11, 2012

How early and how often should women have mammograms? In theory, it's, "Annually, beginning at age 40." As of late, however, that answer has been up for debate - in part because of the risk of false positives, unnecessary biopsies, and the fear and anxiety that go along with such a diagnosis - and the answer has shifted to a more ambiguous, "It depends."

Engineering dean finalists announced

October 5, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison today named four finalists for the deanship of the College of Engineering.

The language of stem cells, decoded

September 26, 2012

Stem cells are biological building blocks, the starting point of human life. But without proper direction, they're not very useful when it comes to treating disease.

UW team to test mobile apps to prevent substance abuse relapses

September 21, 2012

Can giving smartphones to people with substance use disorders improve the quality of care at the same time as it reduces health care costs? A team of scholars centered at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Dartmouth College thinks so, and has won a federal grant to create and test mobile apps to deliver tested treatment and relapse prevention tools through these devices.

UW team studies the mechanics of stronger bones

September 19, 2012

As human bones age, they undergo geometric changes and also lose minerals such as calcium that give them density and strength.

Sustainability engineers fill key industry needs

July 16, 2012

Patrick Eagan likes to look at sustainability as an opportunity for engineers to become leaders in green development. Today, sustainability is no longer just a concept but a global imperative —and as human impact on the earth increases, changes are needed to keep the planet healthy. To address demand, Eagan, a UW–Madison professor of engineering professional development, worked on a team of professionals who created the new online master of engineering in sustainable systems engineering (SSE) degree at UW–Madison.

Designing microbes that make energy-dense biofuels without sugar

June 27, 2012

With metabolically engineered microorganisms hungry for levulinic acid, rather than sugar, a University of Wisconsin–Madison chemical and biological engineer aims to create more sustainable, cost-effective processes for converting biomass into high-energy-density hydrocarbon fuels.

LaHood names Adams to ITS Program Advisory Committee

March 22, 2012

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood has named University of Wisconsin–Madison's Teresa Adams to the Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Advisory Committee (ITSPAC).

Nelson Institute awarded UW–Madison’s first S-STEM grant from NSF

March 2, 2012

The Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies has been awarded UW–Madison's first-ever National Science Foundation S-STEM grant for undergraduate scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).