Monthly Archives: April 2012

EPD Chair Receives Service to Society Award

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EPD Department Chair Philip O'Leary (right) receives The Ragnar E. Onstad Service to Society Award

EPD’s Department Chair, Philip R. O’Leary, was awarded The Ragnar E. Onstad Service to Society Award this week at the UW–Madison College of Engineering Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day. O’Leary received this award in recognition of his work with Camp Badger, a series of one-week, experiential learning camps for teenagers entering 8thgrade. Campers explore many types of engineering and discover how the study of science, technology, engineering, and math can lead to a great career.

The Ragnar E. Onstad Service to Society Award recognizes teachers of engineering who have been leaders in contributing to the solution of society’s problems.

Learn more about O’Leary’s leadership of Camp Badger and the Ragnar E. Onstad Service to Society Award.

EPD Panel Focuses on Fast-Tracking Product Development (Video)

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Did you miss the recent EPD panel discussion that was part of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)’s Gilson Bootstrapping Series?

This presentation focuses on how EPD worked with one company to help them improve quality and processes, and reduce lead time and cost. EPD Program Director Frank Rath talks about the tools EPD uses, including:

  • Process mapping
  • In process metrics—evaluating and monitoring process performance
  • Capacity planning

For more information on how EPD might be able to assist you, contact Carl Vieth, 608-263-7424.