Tag College of Engineering

Watch National Science Olympiad opening, closing ceremonies via livestream

May 18, 2011

To: Media representatives From: Renee Meiller, 608-262-2481, meiller@engr.wisc.edu RE: TIP/WATCH NATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD OPENING, CLOSING CEREMONIES VIA LIVESTREAM

Wound-dressing idea enters international business-plan competition

May 17, 2011

Having been selected from 78 competitors from around the world, two University of Wisconsin–Madison students will travel to London for the finals of the LES (Licensing Executives Society) Foundation international business plan competition, held June 4.

Public opportunities abound at National Science Olympiad Tournament

May 9, 2011

The public will have many opportunities to experience a massive showcase of hands-on science when the National Science Olympiad Tournament rolls into the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Wednesday-Saturday, May 18-21.

Runner tracking app wins inaugural Qualcomm Wireless prize

April 29, 2011

A smartphone application that will allow running race observers to keep track of particular runners in real time has won $10,000 and top prize at the inaugural University of Wisconsin–Madison Qualcomm Wireless Innovation Prize.

Volunteers needed for National Science Olympiad

April 27, 2011

Many opportunities are available for people interested in volunteering at the National Science Olympiad, to be held on campus May 18-21.

Astronomy technique could help assess deadly melanomas

April 26, 2011

As a young graduate student with a passion for surfing, Andy Sheinis soaked up a lot of California sun.

New innovation competition will reward wireless products

April 25, 2011

A new University of Wisconsin–Madison innovation competition will reward students for creative smartphone apps and other wireless technology products.

Engineering Expo to be held April 14-16

April 13, 2011

Thousands of local students will descend on the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering campus this week for an up-close look at more than 60 interactive exhibits and competitions.

Engineering grads working at NASA will come to campus

April 12, 2011

They teach people how to walk in space, protect astronauts from decompression sickness and ensure spacecraft hardware is safe in flight. Three University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnae will visit campus this week to talk to students of all ages about their careers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

UW-Madison engineers help Resilient Technologies reinvent the wheel

April 6, 2011

In military combat, vehicle tires are critical, as blown tires can mean troops are stranded in dangerous situations. Wausau, Wis.-based Resilient Technologies is working on a non-pneumatic tire with a honeycomb-like design, which can't be shot out and could save lives.

New technology could stamp out bacteria in persistent wounds

April 4, 2011

Using an advanced form of a rubber stamp, researchers have developed a way to adhere an ultra-thin antibacterial coating to a wound.

UW-Madison’s economic impact statewide hits $12.4 billion

March 30, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's profound impact on Wisconsin's economy, one that totals $12.4 billion annually, is detailed in a new report that underscores the importance of the university to the state's economic well being.

Thirteen recently tenured faculty honored with Romnes awards

March 29, 2011

This year’s Romnes Faculty Fellowships recognize a baker’s dozen of talented, up-and-coming faculty from across campus.

Eleven faculty members named Kellett award winners

March 29, 2011

Honors go to professors five to 20 years past first tenured position

Expert available on nuclear power, safety

March 14, 2011

Michael Corradini, a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of engineering physics, is an expert on nuclear power and nuclear safety. He can discuss aspects of nuclear power and reactor safety as they relate to the events at the Fukushima power plant in Japan.

Engineering students win top honors for electric snowmobile

March 14, 2011

There wasn’t much snow on the ground in Madison, Wisconsin, this weekend, but there was plenty in Houghton, Michigan, as a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison engineering students continued their tradition of dominance at the 2011 SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge.

UW-Madison experts available to media to discuss Japan quake, tsunami

March 11, 2011

Hundreds are confirmed dead and thousands without shelter or power after an earthquake of 8.9 magnitude, and resulting tsunami, near the Japanese island of Honshu.

Doing more with less: Efficient experiments for bacterial engineering

March 11, 2011

Shewanella oneidensis is a bacterium known for its ability to break down heavy metals and make them less soluble in groundwater. If scientists could engineer the organism in certain ways, it could be used in a variety of environmental and biofuel applications, such as microbial fuel cells.

UW-Madison researcher’s Collaboration Award boosts cystic fibrosis research

March 10, 2011

The quality of life for children with cystic fibrosis has been improving over the years, in part through earlier diagnosis and clinical intervention.

Insect hearing inspires new approach to small antennas

February 25, 2011

Ormia ochracea is a small parasitic fly best known for its strong sense of directional hearing. A female fly tracks a male cricket by its chirps and then deposits her eggs on the unfortunate host. The larvae subsequently eat the cricket.