MADISON, Wis. – In his Master’s of Engineering Engine Systems program, Aaron Foege was recruited by his peers to join groups creating engines for vast ocean liners, massive power plants and vintage aircraft. But Foege …
Why Situational Leadership?
By Rick Huber, PhD How do you coach and mentor workers with different levels of competence, motivation and confidence? Try using the situational leadership model. With this model, you’ll be able to diagnose the needs …
Prepare to Coach and Mentor Technical Talent Differently
Why Situational Leadership? By Rick Huber, PhD How do you coach and mentor workers with different levels of competence, motivation and confidence? Try using the situational leadership model. With this model, you’ll be able to …
UW Grad Turns Passion For Fighter Jets Into Career
It all started with air shows Growing up, UW-Madison graduate Tony Milczarek and his brother developed an affinity for air shows. They crisscrossed Southern Wisconsin, Illinois and Ohio as young adults in the pursuit of …
13 Questions with Derek Ferguson, 2016 Engineering Management grad
EPD: What have you learned from the program that you have been able to directly apply in the workplace? DF: The MEM program has taught me important management skills that I can directly apply to …
13 Questions With Mitriya Puguh, 2016 MEM Grad
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 …
13 Questions With Sandra Villavicencio, 2016 MEM Grad
EPD: What have you learned from the program that you have been able to directly apply in the workplace? SV: If I have to pick the one that stood out the most to me I …
A Master’s Degree + Family
It’s hard, but you can have it all–you can study for a master’s degree and raise a family while working full-time. Take it from Ron and Tanya Higgins, two working professionals who completed online master’s …