Mehmet Yilmaz is a Ph.D. student at UW-Madison’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering who has been awarded a fellowship grant from the Geosynthetic Institute for his work with co-extruded EVOH geomembrane covers to avoid landfill gas emissions. …
Scott Belfield, a 2011 graduate of the Master of Engineering: Engine Systems program at UW-Madison, works with large engines as a chief marine engineer and attributes much of his success to the degree.
Belfield quickly discovered that what he learned …
If you’re among the working parents, know this: You can send your children to school to learn without neglecting your own educational opportunities.While balancing full-time work with a full-time family can be nothing short of a challenge, there are …
Are you a new graduate? Or, are you entering the workforce after a career change? If so, there are some things you should know to succeed in your new role.
The National Association of Colleges and Employers has defined career …
In just seven months, Nina Kazarov learned how to be an effective technical leader.Kazarov, a financial analyst who is transitioning into management at her employer, recently graduated from the Technical Leadership Certificate program. The certificate, offered by UW-Madison Engineering …
Millennials have often received a bad rap for their work ethic. Many …
The Millennial generation, which will comprise over half the workforce by 2020, is known to frequently “job-hop.” But you can keep this generation loyal by giving them opportunities for professional development.
Excluding salary, work-life balance is most important to Millennials. …
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MADISON, Wis. (7/28/16)–Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S., and two University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty members are working …
EPD: What have you learned from the program that you have been able to directly apply in the workplace?
MP: I’ve learned about my strengths and weaknesses as an engineering leader/ individual contributor. The program also expanded my knowledge about …