As  the RNC brings national attention to Milwaukee, discussions are expected to cover pivotal topics such as biotechnology, innovation, and higher education.

And as the Republican National Convention 2024 begins, journalists from across the nation and the world will converge on Milwaukee, not only to cover the political spectacle but also to dig deeper on the key issues that may decide the election.

To help visiting journalists navigate and understand these issues and how and where the Republican policies are taking on these topics our MSOE experts are available to offer insights.

Dr. Wujie Zhang, Dr. Jung Lee, Dr. Eric Baumgartner, Dr. Candela Marini, and Dr. John Walz

are leading voices nationally on these important subjects and are ready to assist with any stories during the convention.

Dr. John Walz

President

Expertise: Thought leadership on higher education, relevancy and value of higher ed

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“Engineering is not a very diverse field,” Walz said. “I want to continue to push those boundaries and make our programs open, to see more and more under-represented students come here and succeed here, and do well here.”

MSOE president John Walz works to make 'hidden gem' not so hidden.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

May 17, 2023

Dr. Wujie Zhang

Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Expertise: Biomaterials; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering; Micro/Nano-technology; Drug Delivery; Stem Cell Research; Cancer Treatment; Cryobiology; Food Science and Engineering (Fluent in Chinese and English)

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“We accidentally noticed that we can make the hydrogel particle red blood cell shaped,” he explains. “We started then to make artificial red blood cells to mimic pretty much all aspects of red blood cells.”

You're Somebody's Type

MKE Lifestyle

January 24, 2020

Dr. Jung Lee

Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Expertise: Bioinformatics, drug design and molecular modeling.

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Dr. Eric Baumgartner

Executive Vice President of Academics

Expertise: Thought leadership on higher education, relevancy and value of higher ed, role of A.I. in future degrees and workforce development.

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MSOE serves as an educational resource to Wisconsin companies is building an A.I.-ready workforce. In 2018 MSOE was the first in the nation to launch a B.S. in Computer Science with a sole focus on A.I. and machine learning.

Wisconsin Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence

December, 2023

Dr. Candela Marini

Assistant Professor

Expertise: Latin American Studies and Visual Culture

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“Contrary to stereotypical images of Native Americans trying to stop ‘progress’ by fighting against mines and pipelines projects, the Menominees’ sustainable forestry stands out as a clear example of resource management that actually thinks about, and works for, the future,” said Marini.

The MSOE Mindset visits the Menominee Indian Reservation

MSOE Online

April 11, 2019

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Media Relations Contact

To schedule an interview or for more information, please contact:

JoEllen Burdue

Senior Director of Communications and Media Relations

Phone: (414) 839-0906

Email: burdue@msoe.edu

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About Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)

Milwaukee School of Engineering is the university of choice for those seeking an inclusive community of experiential learners driven to solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. The independent, non-profit university has about 2,800 students and was founded in 1903. MSOE offers bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering, business and nursing. Faculty are student-focused experts who bring real-world experience into the classroom. This approach to learning makes students ready now as well as prepared for the future. Longstanding partnerships with business and industry leaders enable students to learn alongside professional mentors, and challenge them to go beyond what's possible. MSOE graduates are leaders of character, responsible professionals, passionate learners and value creators.