When contemplating the pursuit of an online degree, a common concern arises: What will the online classroom experience be like? If you’ve had any less-than-stellar experiences with online learning in the past, rest assured that …
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3 Reasons Electives Are Essential in UW–Madison’s Online Data Analytics Master’s Program
If you have a passion for collecting and analyzing data to improve a product or program’s functionality, you might have your mind set on a career in data analytics. While you’ve probably narrowed down your …
8 Tips to Prepare for Online Engineering Classes
The journey to securing admission to a graduate-level engineering program is certainly no small feat. It involves diligently researching engineering programs across the nation, submitting applications, and eagerly anticipating the universities’ decisions. Yet, each step …
The History and Evolution of Manufacturing
From desk lamps and hairbrushes to dining tables and bed frames, the manufacturing process has become so seamless that it can easily produce any item you need. For centuries, the manufacturing industry has driven economic …
Which Engineering Program Is Right for Me?
Whether you’re searching for a program that will accelerate your current career path or pivoting from your current specialty into an exciting new role in the engineering industry, the University of Wisconsin–Madison offers multiple online …
Fulfilling Opportunities for Engineers: Addressing the Manufacturing Talent Shortage
As the manufacturing industry transitions into Industry 4.0, it also finds itself in the unique position of finding skilled workers, especially in the field of engineering technology. According to a study, 45 % of manufacturers …
Top Skills for Manufacturing Systems Engineering Students
If you’re working in the manufacturing systems engineering field, there are two ways that you can get ahead: learn the industry’s latest skills or earn new credentials. Fortunately, you can do both simultaneously through the …
Trends in Manufacturing Engineering
Despite labor shortages, the manufacturing industry is on the move. The production of industrial goods, ranging from aircrafts to automobiles to chemicals, is surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Additionally, the industry is shifting from the traditional machine-based …