{"id":12,"date":"2013-10-11T22:29:57","date_gmt":"2013-10-11T16:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/template\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2026-06-12T14:44:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T19:44:11","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-p-banner\"><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--video\"><video id=\"banner-video\" loop preload=\"auto\" muted><source src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/videos\/engineering\/CEAS_Banner_2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><button aria-controls=\"banner-video\" id=\"uwm-video-control\" class=\"uwm-p-banner--video-control\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Pause video<\/span><\/button><button aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-video-description\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-video-description\" data-modal-title=\"\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\" class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--white uwm-c-button--banner-video-desc\">Video Description<\/button><div id=\"uwm-modal-video-description\" class=\"hidden\"><h2 class=\"size-h3\">Video Description<\/h2><p>The video shows engineering and computer science faculty, students and researchers at work. A researcher guides a child through a motion analysis activity, and engineering students present research posters to industry judges. Faculty and students test materials, write equations on a clear board, use technical equipment and collaborate at computers, lab benches and research stations.<\/p><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/09\/banner-video-replacement.jpg\" alt=\"Student researcher working in the wind tunnel\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"650\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--gradient\"><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--content uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--column uwm-u-text--center uwm-u-flex--center-y\"><h2>UW-Milwaukee Engineers<\/h2><p>Changing the world and launching great futures.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator size-h1\" id=\"h-tight-knit-community-unparalleled-location-impressive-outcomes\">Tight-Knit Community. Unparalleled Location. Impressive Outcomes.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">UWM&#8217;s College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science leverages top research university credentials with Wisconsin&#8217;s career-building location and brings together a close-knit, supportive community of engineering and computer science students and faculty. Strong industry partnerships, dynamic research opportunities and a rich and rigorous academic foundation are a few of the reasons our students are sought out in their fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/academics\/\" rel=\"\">Academic Programs<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock uwm-p-gridblock--3\"><div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  uwm-p-gridblock--stretch\"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/09\/Party-on-Plaza-Final.png\" alt=\"UW-Milwaukee College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science students and faculty on plaza\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--\">Empowering Faculty and Staff<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--gold \"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/research\/\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span>One of America&#8217;s Top<strong>187<\/strong>Research Universities<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  \"><button class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-g6gfu8\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-g6gfu8\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\"><span class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/09\/Ameralys.png\" alt=\"Ameralys outside Harley-Davidson\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--\"><strong><\/strong>Career-Building Experiences<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-choose-the-college-of-engineering-amp-applied-science\">Why Choose the College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-f-quote uwm-u-ml-0 uwm-u-mb-0\"><blockquote>Everything at UWM felt so tailored to my personal and educational success and the campus felt like a second home. <\/blockquote><figcaption>College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science Student<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"uwm-modal-g6gfu8\" class=\"hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/09\/ameralys-lightbox.jpg\" alt=\"College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science Student Ameralys outside Harley-Davidson\" class=\"wp-image-8343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/09\/ameralys-lightbox.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/09\/ameralys-lightbox-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-95-of-our-graduates-launch-their-careers-or-continue-their-education-within-six-months-of-graduation\">95% of our graduates launch their careers or continue their education within six months of graduation.*<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether a summer internship or co-op during the academic year or undergraduate research with top faculty, you&#8217;ll appreciate hands-on, career-building experiences outside of the classroom. They assure our engineering and computer science students are well prepared when they graduate. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/current\/career-services\/\">dedicated career services department<\/a> and two engineering and computer science-related career fairs a year give you an edge you&#8217;ll appreciate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*<em>2024-2025 First Destination Survey Outcomes survey for the College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science<\/em><\/em> (undergraduate and graduate).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/community-engagement\/student-outcomes\/\" rel=\"\">Hear From Our Students<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left heading-separator uwm-u-text--center size-h1\" id=\"h-engineering-and-computer-science-programs-that-stand-out\">Engineering and Computer Science Programs That Stand Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock uwm-p-gridblock--5\"><div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  uwm-p-gridblock--stretch\"><button class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-hob51h\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-hob51h\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\"><span class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/08\/Nadella-Peters-Munson-2.png\" alt=\"Ethan Munson, Satya Nadella, Brett Peters\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--\">Microsoft Chairman, CEO &amp; alum, Satya Nadella (center), with college leaders. Learn about $2M gift.<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--gold \"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/scholarships\/\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span>Over <strong>$3,000,000<\/strong>in Student Support Awarded Annually<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  \"><button class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-nz6uou\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-nz6uou\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\"><span class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/08\/Emily-Gerstein.png\" alt=\"Emily Gerstein\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--\"><strong>$88,000<\/strong>Average starting salaries<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  \"><button class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-yvtwqb\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-yvtwqb\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\"><span class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/09\/Rahman-Lab.png\" alt=\"student, professor in biomedical engineering lab\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--\"><strong>#1<\/strong>Return on Investment by college  major<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  \"><button class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-qf1woz\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-qf1woz\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\"><span class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/08\/VRI-Halotable.png\" alt=\"Students and faculty at virtual reality halotable\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--video\"> State-of-the-Art Labs<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"uwm-modal-hob51h\" class=\"hidden\">\n<p id=\"h-\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/09\/Nadellas-Home-Page.png\" alt=\"UWM College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science alum Satya and Anu Nadella\" class=\"wp-image-8337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/09\/Nadellas-Home-Page.png 500w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/09\/Nadellas-Home-Page-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>\u201cUWM has been deeply impactful in my life,&#8221; Satya says, &#8220;and I will be forever grateful to the professors and computer science department that instilled in me both the technical education and the confidence to apply that knowledge to tackling the biggest and hardest problems in computer science. I still carry the lessons learned at UWM with me, and Anu and I are honored to contribute to expanding that same opportunity I had to a broader group of students.\u201d <em>(Photo courtesy of the Nadellas)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-microsoft-ceo-and-uwm-alum-satya-nadella-and-his-wife-anu-donated-2m-to-uwm-to-support-tech-education\">Microsoft CEO and UWM Alum Satya Nadella and His Wife Anu Donated $2M to UWM to Support Tech Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella (&#8217;90 MS Computer Science) and his wife Anu donated $2 million to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to create the Nadella Scholarship in Tech Education. A select number of full-ride scholarships are available annually to incoming freshmen who graduate from a public or private high school in the city of Milwaukee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/satya-nadella-alumnus-and-microsoft-ceo-and-wife-anu-donate-2m-to-uwm-to-increase-diversity-in-tech-education\/\">Learn more about this gift.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Home page photo: Associate Dean Emerit Ethan Munson, Satya Nadella and Dean Brett Peters)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"uwm-modal-nz6uou\" class=\"hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/08\/Emily-Gerstein.png\" alt=\"Emily Gerstein, a UW-Milwaukee College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science alumna.\" class=\"wp-image-7744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/08\/Emily-Gerstein.png 400w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/08\/Emily-Gerstein-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/08\/Emily-Gerstein-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-88-000-average-starting-salaries-for-college-of-engineering-amp-applied-science-grads-nbsp\">$88,000 Average Starting Salaries for College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science grads.*&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our students are in demand. With two engineering and computer science-focused career fairs per semester, a career services team dedicated to your success, and unbeatable location in the epicenter of Wisconsin industry, your options are excellent at UWM!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>*<em>2024-2025 First Destination Survey Outcomes survey for the College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science<\/em><\/em> (undergraduate and graduate).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"uwm-modal-qf1woz\" class=\"hidden\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Multi-Person VRI Table\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PIl2UWvZn1E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"uwm-modal-yvtwqb\" class=\"hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2025\/05\/Josh-Sharkey-500x350-1.png\" alt=\"Student in workplace in front of computer.\" class=\"wp-image-24351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2025\/05\/Josh-Sharkey-500x350-1.png 500w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2025\/05\/Josh-Sharkey-500x350-1-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/money\/2025\/05\/09\/best-paying-college-majors-highest-return-investment\/83534666007\/\">Federal Reserve Bank of New York<\/a>, Engineering, Math and Computers are the top majors for return on investment, with an average annual return on investment of 18%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With seven departments and 13 in-demand majors, your options are excellent at UWM&#8217;s College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray-dark uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock uwm-p-gridblock--4-horizontal-border uwm-p-gridblock--4-horizontal\"><div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--default \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span><strong>60<\/strong>Faculty<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--default \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span><strong>13<\/strong>Majors<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--default \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span><strong>7<\/strong>Departments<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--default \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span><strong>2,000<\/strong>Undergraduate &amp; Graduate Students<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator-short size-h1\" id=\"h-college-of-engineering-amp-applied-science-virtual-tour\">College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science Virtual Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Look inside our labs and classrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">Discover many of the one-of-a-kind spaces and technologies that you&#8217;d expect at Southeast Wisconsin&#8217;s only R1 Research University, just five minutes from Lake Michigan and 10 minutes from downtown.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-5759\"><div class=\"uwmvirtualtour uvt-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.uwm.edu\/tours\/ceas\/?media-index=1\"><div class=\"title\">Take a Virtual Tour of Campus<\/div><div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/plugins\/uwmvirtualtour-shortcode\/images\/CEAS_Welcome.jpg\" alt=\"Begin College of Engineering and Applied Science Virtual Tour\"><div class=\"hover-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"icon-overlay\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 937.9 937.9\"><path d=\"M451.29,704.87C318.26,512,293.57,492.22,293.57,421.35a175.79,175.79,0,1,1,351.57,0c0,70.87-24.69,90.67-157.72,283.52a22,22,0,0,1-36.13,0Zm18.07-210.28a73.24,73.24,0,1,0-73.25-73.24A73.24,73.24,0,0,0,469.36,494.59Z\"\/><path d=\"M469,0C209.89,0,0,209.89,0,469s209.89,469,469,469S937.9,728,937.9,469,728,0,469,0Zm0,847.14C260,847.14,90.76,677.9,90.76,469S260,90.76,469,90.76,847.14,260,847.14,469,677.9,847.14,469,847.14Z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--4 uwm-l-row--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator-short size-h2\" id=\"h-news\">News<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"uwm-p-posts uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-c-list--border has-dates\"><li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/mcroy-explains-the-magic-word-behind-modern-tech-on-npr\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/plugins\/uwm-blocks\/dist\/posts\/..\/images\/uwm-placeholder-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uwm-image-is-decorative\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/mcroy-explains-the-magic-word-behind-modern-tech-on-npr\/\">McRoy explains the magic word behind modern tech on NPR<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-06-16T17:22:54-05:00\" class=\"post-date\">June 16, 2026<\/time><div class=\"post-excerpt\">What do artificial intelligence, smartphone apps, GPS directions and online shopping recommendations all have in common? Algorithms. Recently, NPR&#039;s &quot;Word of the Week&quot; feature explored &hellip; <\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/college-hosts-international-conference-on-industrial-engineering\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2026\/06\/IEOM.at_.CNH_-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A large group of people wearing florescent yellow vest inside a warehouse with a giant construction vehicle in the background. One person is sitting on the wheel.\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/college-hosts-international-conference-on-industrial-engineering\/\">College hosts international conference on industrial engineering<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-06-12T12:03:29-05:00\" class=\"post-date\">June 12, 2026<\/time><div class=\"post-excerpt\">The Department of Industrial &amp; Manufacturing Engineering recently hosted an international conference of the Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Society (IEOM) on campus with Associate &hellip; <\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/uwm-showed-its-engineering-strengths-at-statewide-manufacturing-summit\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2026\/06\/Summit.energy.audits-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Two men in black shirts greet visitors to the UWM energy audit booth at an engineering summit.\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/uwm-showed-its-engineering-strengths-at-statewide-manufacturing-summit\/\">UWM showed its engineering strengths at statewide manufacturing summit<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-06-10T16:11:56-05:00\" class=\"post-date\">June 10, 2026<\/time><div class=\"post-excerpt\">Over 700 industry leaders, educators, researchers, and policymakers recently gathered for an inaugural manufacturing summit focused on strengthening Wisconsin\u2019s position as a national manufacturing leader, &hellip; 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