UWM - College of Engineering & Applied Science

09/02/2026

Just another day at the college's Structures Lab, where research manager Hua Liu is conducting tests for an international company. He is measuring the strength of scaffolding holding bins of water. So far, he and Professor emerit Al Ghorbanpour have proven the scaffolding can bear nearly 25,000 pounds, with bins arranged on seven levels, without structural damage.

08/28/2026

William Musinski, assistant professor, is looking deep inside metals to understand how tiny cracks form. With an NSF Early CAREER grant of $608,000, he hopes to reveal new clues for avoiding costly metal fatigue.

What happens inside metal before it fails? UWM researcher William Musinski is looking deep inside the microscopic crystals that make up metals to understand how tiny cracks begin and grow. His five-year, $608,336 NSF CAREER award could reveal new clues about metal fatigue—a leading cause of costly...

07/07/2026

Congratulations to Haley Haasl, undergraduate in mechanical engineering, who was awarded a scholarship from the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium (WSGC) and is featured as the "Student Spotlight" on the organization's website. WSGC is NASA's educational and research arm in Wisconsin.

05/22/2026

Nearly 300 new engineers and computer scientists are ready to make their mark! 🎓⚙️💻

Last Saturday, many of our graduates took part in the Order of the Engineer ceremony — a powerful tradition recognizing their commitment to professionalism, ethics and the responsibility that comes with shaping the future through engineering and technology.

We couldn’t be more Milwaukee Engineer Proud of the Class of 2026 and all they’ve accomplished. The future is in good hands. 💛🖤

Photos found here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/a1v9v53it66mb7ts0wmuz/AFIyc3OQOcZLlpW5OdB8xDA?rlkey=2hp1m8cc2g912mqr9697cju3y&e=2&st=jfjptmar&dl=0

05/18/2026

Way to go Spring 2026 graduates! Special shout out to CEAS grad Greg Oberbroeckling, Industrial Engineering, who is featured in this video!!

05/06/2026

Nearly 100 undergraduate and graduate students.
80+ judges from industry and academia.
One incredible showcase of research, innovation, and real-world learning.
This year’s Poster Competition & Three Minute Thesis highlighted what happens when students go beyond the classroom—taking on research, sharing ideas, and building the confidence to speak about their work.
They put in the extra time. They do the hard work. They show up and stand out.
That’s what it means to be Milwaukee Engineer Proud.
And that’s what an R1 research university experience looks like.
See all winners at uwm.edu/engineerposter

04/22/2026

What if an airbrush that can give you sunless tanning also help detect disease?
First-year student Anh Le is creating tiny, jelly-like beads that could one day power biosensors. But, instead of using expensive lab equipment, An and mentor Ashwin Narasimhan are using a simple airbrush tool to make these microscopic beads.

They spray a body-safe liquid into a solution. As the droplets travel from the airbrush, UV light transforms them into soft gel beads – smaller than a grain of sand. By tweaking things like spray distance and air pressure, the team created these valuable beads without the high cost.

Le will explain at the annual UWM Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday at the Union and again on Saturday at the College of Engineering & Applied Science poster competition. uwm.edu/engineerposter
UW-Milwaukee - Undergraduate Research

04/15/2026

How cool is this? Happy John Kissinger Day! We are so proud of this alum who has accomplished so much in his career, and made a difference to so many.

Our Milwaukee office had the honor of welcoming Mayor Cavalier Johnson, who presented a mayoral proclamation recognizing the distinguished career and retirement of John Kissinger. The proclamation officially designates April 14, 2026, as John H. Kissinger Day in the City of Milwaukee.

Over nearly four decades at GRAEF, John helped deliver landmark projects across Milwaukee while shaping spaces that strengthen the city and serve the people who call it home. His leadership also influenced generations of engineers and helped guide GRAEF’s commitment to service and excellence.

The proclamation of John H. Kissinger Day on 414 Day feels especially meaningful for someone whose career has been so deeply intertwined with Milwaukee’s growth and future.

Thank you, John, for your vision, leadership, and lasting impact. Here’s to John H. Kissinger Day!🎉

04/15/2026

Thank you to all the UWM alumni, friends, students and employees who came together to make a difference during Giving Days. Your generosity is a testament to the power of Panther pride.