2012 Annual Report
2012 Annual Report
Innovation
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Features
Innovation: Forward thinking
Read this.
By Dean Paul Peercy
Insights on innovation
Nine entrepreneurial faculty, students and alumni talk about the inspiration behind their innovation. Read this. View the video.
For alum, innovation is a full-time hobby
Inventor Dennis Bahr can identify ”the next big thing” almost before there’s a need for that thing. Read this.
By Renee Meiller
Working to be discovered
Co-op experiences help Neenah, Wisconsin-based Bemis Company find “rock stars.”
Read this.
By Brian Mattmiller
Active, engaging education. Anywhere. And right here.
The college is drawing on a suite of hands-on, collaborative, cultural and technological tools to meet the educational needs and expectations of today’s students. Read this.
By Mark Riechers
College departments
Biomedical Engineering
- What proteins say about cell behavior
- Spotting ovarian cancer, before it’s too late
- The language of stem cells, decoded
Chemical and Biological Engineering
- A multidisciplinary perspective on biological systems
- In chemical reactions, water adds speed without heat
- Building blocks of the blood-brain barrier
Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Study could spark conversation about restoration
- Digging into energy from the earth
- Chemistry for a cleaner environment
Electrical and Computer Engineering
- A quasi-optical internet backbone
- Exploring whitespace for wireless in public spaces
- Safer trains and automobiles: It’s all in the math
Engineering Physics
- Talent assessment gives company competitive edge
- Sustainability engineers will add value to industry
- New standards take strategic view of asset management
Industrial and Systems Engineering
- It’s the stuff of dreams: Better healthcare at home
- For older drivers, technology isn’t a distraction
- The science of the assembly line
Materials Science and Engineering
- In thermoelectrics, vibrations are key
- Nanoscale piezoelectrics could shake up chemistry
- Coatings help parts withstand heat
Mechanical Engineering
- Building the virtual laboratory
- A tool to test seafaring biofuels
- Finding small ACL motions that cause big problems
