Fall 2024

Shaping STEM Cells: UW-Madison’s Bioinspired Materials Lab 

UW-Madison’s legacy in stem cell research continues – molding cell behavior through material, …

Putting the Spotlight on the Mass Spectrometer

Mass spectrometers are one of the most essential tools in geology. It’s time for their story to be t…

The Hidden Layers of UW-Madison’s Geology Museum

 The UW-Madison Geology Museum celebrated its 175th anniversary over the last few months with many n…

Predicting Soft Material Behaviors with Sound

 Mechanical Engineering Associate Professors Corinne Henak and Melih Eritan developed a portable dev…

AI Tackles College Football, but Should It?

As the ubiquity of AI seems increasingly certain, we must ask ourselves if it’s being implemented in…

Vision Zero

Madison is committed to eliminating serious injuries and fatalities due to traffic accidents. In 197…

Don’t Forget Virgil Abloh: Wisconsin’s Trailblazer

The College of Engineering’s most decorated alum…a fashion designer? Before his passing in 2021, Vir…

Piezoelectric Materials Inspired by Nature

Materials Science and Engineering Professor Xudong Wang is improving the electrical efficiency and b…

Turning off the Tap: Commemorating the Engineering Fountain

The Máquina fountain has been a popular topic among Wisconsin Engineer writers, but its recent demol…