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As energy demands continue to grow, clean and sustainable energy sources become forefront in global efforts to reach ‘net zero’ carbon emissions by 2050 [1]. While these standards may seem lofty, researchers across disciplines at UW-Madison’s College of Engineering continuously discover new ways to help make it possible. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, …

Jem, lovingly nicknamed “Wonky Legs”, is a young rescue dog in Indiana with a bone deformity in both front legs, likely due to an issue with his growth plates. Jem’s caretaker, Kristen Jeppeson of All Breed Rescue Angels (ABRA Inc.), took Jem to many different veterinarians, all of whom suggested it would be impossible to …

Critical advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence have been accelerated by experts in the College of Engineering. With the launch of a new impact area in Machine Learning and Optimization, Rob Nowak, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, led its development into a nationally recognized Center of Excellence. This center, known as the Machines, Algorithms and Data Lab (MADLab), studies …

Within the rapidly growing field of neuromodulation, which involves electrically stimulating nerves to treat a host of medical conditions, one nerve in particular has attracted the interest of the medical community. The vagus nerve’s extensive reach within the parasympathetic nervous system (the longest cranial nerve, it essentially traverses the brain to the gut) means it …

Healthcare improvements are a crucial component of addressing a larger societal need. With a better understanding of microstructures found in biological tissues and other soft matter, clinicians can gain insight into previously unknown mechanisms of the human body. This allows better treatments, better drug delivery, and an overall enhanced experience for the patient to ultimately …

Atmospheric CO2 has reached its highest point in three million years and doesn’t look to be slowing down. This is a major cause of concern and the public is desperate for resolutions. Engineers like Bu Wang from the University of Wisconsin-Madison are working to find these solutions. “We urgently need economically-viable carbon capture utilization technologies …

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) honored Materials Science and Engineering Professor Xudong Wang as one of the nation’s top-two percent of medical and biological engineers by electing him a fellow. The election is among the highest professional distinctions in medical and biological engineering, honoring those who have pioneered new and developing fields of technology, made …

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the practices of metallurgy and materials science and technology, the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society honored Dan Thoma, a professor of materials science and engineering and director of the Grainger Institute for Engineering, with the prestigious TMS 2019 fellow award. One of only eight fellows, Thoma is a …

It’s safe to say that the world would be lost, both figuratively and literally, without electricity. About 11% of the world’s electricity is currently generated by nuclear energy. But for this energy to continue to play a prominent role and to aid the transition to a carbon-conscious economy, nuclear energy needs to become more widely …

In the global economy, manufacturing is a central pillar that drives innovation and competition. It’s a fast-growing sector and a vital source of opportunity, which has only increased since metal additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, made its debut. While metal 3D printing is gaining popularity, it still faces many setbacks that prevent wider implementation. For …