Few understand the importance of blending education and fun more than Joel Baraka. A King-Morgridge Scholar and civil engineering major, Baraka seeks to combine the two and pursue his passion to help make education more …
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Documentary Chronicles Engineers’ Partnership in Guatemalan Quest for Water
In fall 2020, members of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Engineers Without Borders (EWB-UW) student chapter concluded a project that brought clean water to 130 homes in the rural community of Zapote, Guatemala. The system runs …
New Condenser Makes Water from Air, even in the Hot Sun
Access to clean water is a huge issue across the globe. Even in areas with water resources, a lack of infrastructure or reliable energy means purifying that water is sometimes extremely difficult. That’s why a …
Joel Baraka is reimagining education, and every student is a star
Education has always been a priority for Joel Baraka. Even facing obstacles, he has forged ahead. Now, he is looking to merge his passion for education and his studies in civil engineering to give back …
UW mechanical engineering grad exploring a universe of options in space science
The University of Wisconsin-Madison was not able to honor its class of 2020 UW-Madison engineering graduates in-person this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but for Ebenezer Fanibi it still feels amazing. “It feels great. …
Badgers without borders: MS&E students abroad
Today’s global economy means more opportunities than ever for engineers to work in diverse teams and in far-flung locations.
Engineering faculty elected to AIMBE College of Fellows
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has elected four faculty members and affiliates from the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering to its select College of Fellows.