LEARN WITH VIDEOS: ENGINEERING TUTORIALS, INTERVIEWS, AND MORE
Welcome to our Engineering Video Library, where you can watch educational videos, expert interviews, and in-depth tutorials on topics ranging from power engineering to engineering data analytics. Our videos are designed to provide flexible, on-demand learning opportunities led by UW-Madison InterPro’s faculty and industry professionals. Whether you’re interested in tutorials on cutting-edge engineering techniques or want to hear expert opinions on industry trends, our video content is crafted to inform and inspire.
Explore our videos and gain valuable insights that you can apply directly to your work.
EPOD – AN ENGINEERING PODCAST
A podcast focused on big ideas in engineering and the people behind them.
Welcome to Epod, where we interview some of the brightest minds in engineering and talk about exciting ideas at the forefront of the field. Each episode features subject matter experts affiliated with UW-Madison Interdisciplinary Professional Programs—an office of the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering.
Episode 8: Ian McIntosh on Professional Development and Employee Retention
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On this episode, Justin Kyle Bush talks with Ian McIntosh, who is a program director for UW-Madison, Office of Interdisciplinary Professional Programs (InterPro). He joined the InterPro Facilities and Building Systems team in December 2020 after being a frequent lecturer and course developer for the previous 20 years. Ian completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Solar Energy lab right here at UW-Madison. In this interview, he talks about the difference between open enrollment and custom courses, why professional development is important for retention and onboarding employees today, and his passion for project management.
Episode 7: Ernest Nicolas on Supply Chain Resilience, Lifelong Learning, and DEI
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On this episode, Rebecca Jamieson talks with Ernest Nicolas, the senior vice president and chief supply chain officer for Rockwell Automation. Ernest speaks about how his many connections across UW-Madison contributed to his professional success, the value of lifelong learning, and the urgent need for the fields of engineering and the supply chain to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Episode 6: Jeff Linderoth on Design Optimization
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On this episode, Susan Ottmann talks with Dr. Jeff Linderoth from the Department of Industrial Systems and Engineering about engineering data analytics and design optimization. Jeff discusses the fundamentals of optimization and how it fits into a variety of applications with global implications.
Episode 5: Craig Lee on Technical Project Management
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On this episode, Susan Ottmann talks with Craig Lee—a Principal Group Engineering Manager with Microsoft in Redmond, Washington. Craig completed his Master of Engineering in Engineering Management right here at UW-Madison. In this interview, he provides insights into his learnings from the MEM program, the Technical Project Management course where he serves as a thought-leader, and his experience as a leader at Microsoft.
Episode 4: Theresa Pelkey—An Alumna’s Perspective on Manufacturing Systems Engineering
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On this episode, Justin Kyle Bush talks to Theresa Pelkey, the Manufacturing and Project Engineering Director at Kite Hill. Theresa received a bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering and a master’s in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from UW-Madison. She discusses her personal and professional development and the challenges of working, studying and being a parent. She also talks about her experience in the MSE program and gives advice for those who are thinking about continuing their education—whether through a degree or professional development.
Episode 3: Dan Negrut on Simulation and Modeling
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On this episode, Susan Ottmann talks to Dr. Dan Negrut from the UW-Madison Mechanical Engineering department about his course Computing Concepts for Applications in Engineering, the field of big data and how simulation and modeling fits into the field of data analytics.
Episode 2: Tony Orzechowski on Data and Analytics
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On this episode, Susan Ottmann talks to Tony Orzechowski from Abbott Diagnostics R&D Data Analytics organization about how he got started in Data Analytics and why it’s important for engineers today.
Episode 1: Barry Van Veen on Machine Learning
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On this episode, Susan Ottmann talks to Dr. Barry Van Veen from UW-Madison’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department about machine learning and why it’s important for engineers focused on data. Barry also discusses the engineering perspective on data science and data analytics versus a computer science view, as well as why signal processing is such a hot area of study today.
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For Carl Kottke at PCI Pharma Services in Dane County, WI, the Maintenance and Reliability Management (MRM) Certificate has offered a "leg up" in his industry. You can learn more about Kottke's experience with MRM courses in this interview.
March 1, 2023Interview with Ian McIntosh
Interview Ian McIntosh and Carmen De La Torre During this interview, our marketing intern talks with Ian McIntosh, who is a program director for UW-Madison, Office of Interdisciplinary Professional Programs (InterPro). He joined the InterPro …
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