Tag College of Engineering
New process yields high-energy-density plant-based transportation fuel
A team of University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers has developed a highly efficient, environmentally friendly process that selectively converts gamma-valerolactone, a biomass derivative, into the chemical equivalent of jet fuel.
Pecatonica River provides scientific basis for future restoration projects
Environmental groups annually spend upwards of $1 billion on projects aimed at restoring streams and former wetland ecosystems to their native states.
UW-Madison engineer joins national academy
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has included a University of Wisconsin–Madison engineer among its 68 newest members.
Not-so-risky business: New computational models will offer decision support
A UW–Madison professor has received a prestigious CAREER award from the National Science Foundation to research risk modeling and computational optimization for decision support.
Fruit tree sprayer wins UW–Madison innovation competition
A system to make fruit tree pesticide spraying safer for people and the environment won the top prize and $10,000 in the Schoofs Prize for Creativity, an annual competition at the University of Wisconsin–Madison that rewards innovative and marketable ideas.
Student inventions featured in Innovation Days
Twenty-three inventions designed and built by 37 innovative students from across campus will be on display at the annual University of Wisconsin–Madison Innovation Days competitions, to be held Thursday and Friday, Feb. 11 and 12, at Engineering Hall.
Students use computing skills to hasten Haiti relief efforts
"I have this bumper sticker that says, 'Python will save the world. I don't know how, but it will,'" says Nicholas Preston, a University of Wisconsin–Madison postdoctoral researcher.
Engineering students take out the trash, cash in on design competition
University of Wisconsin–Madison engineering mechanics students took home $4,500 in prizes from the second annual EMA Senior Design Competition, held Dec. 14 on the UW–Madison campus.
Wisconsin cast-metals manufacturing benefits from $10 million federal grant
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a $10.1 million, five-year grant to an interdisciplinary team of researchers led by University of Wisconsin–Madison mechanical engineering professor Xiaochun Li.
New structure could produce efficient semiconductor laser sources
University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have achieved a nanoscale laser structure they anticipate will produce semiconductor lasers in the next two years that are more than twice as efficient as current continuous-wave lasers emitting in the mid-infrared.
Engineering students to compete for thousands in prizes
Engineering mechanics students in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Engineering Physics will cap a semester of hard work when they compete for more than $4,000 in prizes in a design competition Monday, Dec. 14.
UW-Madison, Beloit partnership produces water-run scooter
At first glance, a 50-cc Vespa scooter and a squad car may not appear to have much in common.
Engineers Without Borders at UW–Madison wins United Nations award
Work on a project to provide a Haitian community with hydroelectric power has won the University of Wisconsin–Madison's chapter of Engineers Without Borders a prestigious United Nations engineering award.
Detroit rally launches UW–Madison vehicle team endowment
Hauling five vehicles and eight people more than 400 miles is no simple feat, but when it comes to all things automotive, University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty and students will do whatever it takes.
Middle East air-quality study bridges borders
An unprecedented effort to collect air pollution data in the Middle East has united researchers in a region mired in conflict.
Two alumni among top 10 Popular Science ‘geniuses’
The November edition of Popular Science magazine recognized two University of Wisconsin–Madison engineering alumni as two of its "Brilliant 10," the 10 young geniuses shaking up science today.
New material could efficiently power tiny generators
To power a very small device like a pacemaker or a transistor, you need an even smaller generator. The components that operate the generator are smaller yet, and the efficiency of those foundational components is critical to the performance of the overall device.
Carbon nanotubes may cheaply harvest sunlight
A new alternative energy technology relies on the element most associated with climate change: carbon.
Student engineers drive Bucky Wagon’s green makeover
Badger fans always recognize the spirited Bucky Wagon by its bright-red exterior, but inside, the historic vehicle's engine is going green.
Innovation comes full-circle in UW–Madison student seminar series
A decade ago, Chad Sorenson took his first steps toward becoming an inventor and entrepreneur by competing in and winning the Schoofs Prize for Creativity as a University of Wisconsin–Madison mechanical engineering student.