Events
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Feb20
Developing Deeper Connections to UW-Madison College of Engineering @ 11:30 am Virtual
The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering is pleased to host a virtual webinar on Zoom that will explore the dynamic relationship between academia and the engineering industry, highlighting the benefits of collaboration and partnership with UW-Madison’s College of …
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Faculty Spotlight with Dr. Sage Kokjohn on Industrial Partnerships
In this edition of Faculty Spotlight: Industrial Partnerships, the UW–Madison College of Engineering Office of Corporate Relations features insights from Professor Sage Kokjohn. With expertise in detailed modeling and experimentation, Professor Kokjohn investigates the mechanisms …
Connecting Innovation: UW–Madison College of Engineering Partners with Industry at Rockwell Automation Fair
The Rockwell Automation Fair is one of the world’s premier events in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, and AI-enabled production systems. Hosted by Rockwell Automation—one of Wisconsin’s leading technology companies—the conference convenes global manufacturers, automation experts, …
UW–Japan Engineering & Technology Forum Bridges Gaps and Showcases Wisconsin Industry Innovation
On October 22-23, UW–Madison, the Japan–America Society of Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation co-hosted over 80 attendees at the 2025 UW–Japan Engineering & Technology Forum. The forum brought together U.S. and Japanese industry, academia, and government, while featuring UW–Madison’s innovations in clean energy, quantum & AI, and advanced manufacturing.
Steel Deck Institute Visits UW–Madison’s Steel Systems Innovation Research Lab
On August 11, 2025, UW–Madison College of Engineering professor Hannah Blum and her research team hosted Steel Deck Institute members at her lab, supported by the college’s Office of Corporate Relations. The event blended technical exploration with meaningful connection.
UW–Madison College of Engineering Faculty Spotlight: Enhancing Industrial Partnerships Featuring Dr. Lianyi Chen
Through our UW WISER award data analysis, you emerged as a top faculty member with a high number of industry-sponsored awards. Could you walk us through your industry-sponsored projects and share why you conduct industrial …
Big Joe’s Custom Forklift Donation Deepens Partnership with UW–Madison College of Engineering
On August 19, Big Joe Forklifts donated a new lithium-ion battery IBH stacker to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, replacing one that had been used since the 1960s. The event strengthened academia-industry partnerships and underlined ingenuity and innovation across Wisconsin.
Fusion Energy Summit Highlights Tranformation Opportunities for Industry
Did you know that “fusion energy,” which powers the sun, is rapidly transitioning from theoretical science to commercial reality? Since physicist Don Kerst at the University of Wisconsin–Madison launched the first fusion program in the …
Advancing Structural Innovation and Industry Partnerships with Dr. Hannah Blum
Tell us about the Steel Systems Innovation Research Lab (SSIRL) and the Consortium for Holistic Steel Systems. My Steel Systems Innovation Research Lab (SSIRL) focuses on Infrastructure Resilience, Next-Generation Structural Design, and Advanced Visualization and …
COE and CDIS Co-host Plexus
Executives from Plexus, a global leader in contract product development and manufacturing for the industrial, healthcare, aerospace, and defense spaces, visited campus on March 10th. They were fortunate to have Spring-like weather as they explored …
UW-Madison College of Engineering Faculty and OCR Visit MATC
On November 26th, Mike Zinn and Peter Adamczyk from Mechanical Engineering accompanied Russ Johnson from the Office of Corporate Relations on a visit to Madison Area Technical College’s (MATC) School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and …
UW-Madison College of Engineering Faculty Spotlight: Enhancing Industrial Partnerships Featuring Dr. Mark Anderson
In this first edition of our Faculty Spotlight with industrial partnership by the UW-Madison College of Engineering Office of Corporate Relations, we are excited to share insights from Dr. Mark Anderson, a leading researcher at …
UW-Madison College of Engineering hosted an Introductory Visit from Promega Successfully
It was a sweltering summer day on Monday at the UW-Madison campus, but hosting two distinguished guests with Dr. Russ Johnson from Promega was so cool. Founded in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, in 1978, the local company …
OCR announces two hires to strengthen team capabilities
The Office of Corporate Relations team continues its efforts to grow industry partnerships by hiring two experienced individuals: Chelsy Cegielski and Joe FitzGibbon. Chelsy, the new InterPro Engagement Manager, will work with the InterPro team …
OCR in 2024: Ready to build on 2023’s connections
Here at OCR, the UW College of Engineering’s Office of Corporate Relations, we believe we are stronger when we work together. Last fall, to advance this mission and the Wisconsin Idea, we engaged industry through …
Thermo King UW-Madison Campus Visit
Hello AMIC, For the last two days, I had the wonderful opportunity to join Sara Braas and John Garnetti from UW-Madison’s Office of Business Engagement and Russ Johnson, Director of Corporate Relations Office at the …
Newest AMIC members!
Hello AMIC, I am very pleased to share that two local companies, CH Agricultural Technical LLC, and Quatrefoil Skincare LLC, have joined our AMIC community! Both companies were founded by Mr. Jiang Yong with their …
AMIC’s fall 2022 hybrid seminar series is coming!
Hello AMIC, You are invited to attend our fall 2022 hybrid seminar series that highlights student/industry interactions, insightful talks given by an AMIC member, and networking. Participants can discuss about specific topics related to AMIC …