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Ian Robertson on goals of UW-Madison engineering education

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

May 17, 2024 • South Central Region

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UW-Madison College of Engineering Dean Ian Robertson considers the school's high-profile moment in Wisconsin politics as its efforts continue to train more students in high demand among employers.

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