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Uncovering the Truth about the Infamous Humanities Building
Was the George L. Mosse Humanities Building built to serve as an impenetrable bunker amid wartime, or is there more to the story? Anyone walking past the corner of State and N. Park St. is sure to notice the George L. Mosse and wonder what inspired the design of this striking, concrete-block fortress. The Humanities…
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Letter from the Editor
To the readers of the Wisconsin Engineer Magazine – This is my seventh and final issue working with the amazing staff of the Wisconsin Engineer Magazine. I find myself in awe of how far this magazine has come in the seven semesters I spent as a member of this group of hard-working and brilliant people.…
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Apple Vision Pro: More Vision Than Reality
Apple’s bid to bring spatial computing into everyone’s daily life may be out of step with today’s technology. February 2024 marked the release of the Apple Vision Pro, Apple’s push for virtual reality to be a part of everyone’s daily life. However, professionals remain skeptical that this will be the product to crack the mainstream.…
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Research, not Reactors: The challenges facing international nuclear engineers
Over 80 years after Italian immigrant Enrico Fermi built the first nuclear reactor, international nuclear engineering students face significant limitations with job options in the United States. Hailing from Guadalajara, Mexico, sophomore Gerson Esquivel is an undergraduate international student in UW-Madison’s nuclear engineering program. Like many international students, he overcame the challenge of living in…
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InterEGR 170: Behind the Scenes
Madison’s unique introductory course: How it came to be, how it will change In a world of evolving technology and shifting priorities, engineers must be adaptable. However, the same should also apply to engineering education. While UW-Madison teaches its students to adjust and overcome the challenges they face, the curriculum itself is similarly changing. The…
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Tackling the Issue: The Escalating Trend of ACL Tears in Women’s Football
The rapid rise of women’s soccer coincides with an increase in ACL injuries, prompting a closer look at factors affecting player safety. A successful event, the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup broke records with unprecedented crowds and culminated in a historic victory for Spain. The popularity of women’s football continues to rise, reaching mainstream media…
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Engineering Inclusion: The Historic Impact of the IEDE Student Center
For nearly 50 years, the IEDE Student Center has evolved to improve climate and feelings of belonging for students within the College of Engineering, building a network of diverse engineers. Conversations regarding diversity in education date back centuries. While American universities began offering degrees in engineering in 1817, it took 59 years for the first…
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Engineering a Better Tomorrow: EWB-Guatemala’s Impact on El Pericón Chuacorral Sector II
The UW-Madison chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is making a difference in the lives of people in El Pericón Chuacorral Sector II, Guatemala by creating a well water distribution system that provides up to 30,000 liters of purified water. In the heart of UW-Madison, a group of passionate individuals makes a difference in communities…
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Progress STEMming from Art
The interweaving of art and STEM topics as shown by the UW-Madison Design Hub and Chemistry Department Is there truly a difference between STEM and STEAM? Topics involving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are often thought of as entirely separate from art. However, art is a fundamental part of the projects that occur in the…
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Breaking Bad: A Chemical Analysis
UW–Madison chemistry experts scrutinize the science behind one of television’s most sensational shows Breaking Bad, a hit crime drama about a chemistry-teacher-turned-meth-cook, is widely praised for the intricate use of chemistry throughout the series. While critics argue that this chemistry is inaccurate or overexaggerated, UW–Madison chemists argue Breaking Bad leaves little room for error when…
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Navigating the Challenges of Autonomous Vehicle Testing
As self-driving cars transition from futuristic concept to imminent reality, engineers face a monumental challenge, requiring a balance of innovation and caution: ensuring the safety of passengers and pedestrians where any failure could result in significant damage. Looking to the future of transportation, autonomous vehicles may hold the potential for safer, faster journeys. But, assessing…
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ChatGPT: Genius, Charlatan, or Threat?
Explore the impacts of recent advancements in artificial intelligence! Quietly simmering and developing for years, artificial intelligence (AI) entered the global stage with the release of ChatGPT in November 2022. AI permeates many facets of modern society, ranging from production to development and education. While its potential to enhance efficiency and innovation is undeniable, the…
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Saying Goodbye to 1410 Engineering Drive
After 85 years, 1410 Engineering Drive will soon be demolished and replaced by a state-of-the-art engineering building. The UW-Madison College of Engineering announced in early 2024 their decision to demolish 1410 Engineering Drive, one of the oldest buildings on the engineering campus, this autumn. Over the upcoming summer, its occupants, including engineering research labs, Computer…