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Woodrow speaks to UT portugal group

By Woodrow W. Winchester, III, PhD, CPEM, F. ASEM
Executive Director, Texas Engineering Executive Education (TxEEE)

What a year!
While 2025 presented no shortage of challenges for TxEEE, it will ultimately be remembered as transformative – a year of rebuilding, retooling, and resilience. More importantly, it has positioned us for what comes next.

Engineering Management students graduation Dec 25

The pride, happiness and relief across the faces of the Texas Engineering Executive Education (TxEEE) December graduates was electric at the end-of-semester celebration. Students were excited about their prospects, adding the high value credential of a University of Texas Master’s of Engineering in Engineering Management (MEM) and also Software Engineering and what that leads to for career opportunities.

Craig Herdman (second from left) pictured with (L-R) Konavis Smith, TxEEE; Prabhu Ram Ganapathy Ramasubramanian, Adobe; and Edgardo Irizarry, TxEEE.

At the Adobe headquarters in Austin, Texas, meeting rooms are named after Marvel characters. High energy and impactful not only describe Marvel icons, but also Adobe Senior Manager of Software Development Craig Herdman, an alum of TxEEE’s Master’s in Engineering Management (MEM) Program. Craig emanates an endless, positive energy in his role in Adobe’s Software Development division. We sat down with Craig to better understand the influence that the MEM degree has had on his career and work life.

Engineering Management Internships Offer Valuable Hands On Experience and Contacts

A recent enhancement to the Engineering Management graduate degree at The University of Texas Cockrell School of Engineering is the option for fast track students to replace a projects class with an approved internship. These internships, that the students identify, not only expand their portfolio of skills and experience, but also their network of contacts.

Engineering Management Master’s Degree Celebrates 25th Anniversary

While the Fall of 1999 is notably remembered as the Y2K countdown, it also marked the launch of a new engineering graduate program at The University of Texas at Austin (UT). Twenty-five years ago this semester, the Cockrell School of Engineering introduced a Master of Science in Engineering Management (MEM), the first part-time graduate degree offered by the engineering school.

Dario Garcia (right) at TxEEE graduation reception with UT Mechanical Engineering Professor Eric Bickel

Dario Garcia likes a challenge. As the first in his family to go to college, Dario overcame many obstacles while navigating his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at University of Colorado at Boulder. He graduated in four years, landed a job at Intel as a Facilities Mechanical Engineer, and while there, knew he wanted to pursue a master’s in mechanical engineering, “before I got too comfortable.”

Engineering Management Degree is Ticket to Advancement in Technology and Business

Life is full of important decisions that can change your future trajectory. Committing to going back to school for an advanced degree is a perfect example. It is an investment of time, money and sacrifice. The engineering mindset for making important decisions is to consider all factors thoroughly. You will find the following information useful as you sort through your options and choices. The University of Texas Cockrell School of Engineering offers a Master’s in Engineering Management designed for working professionals. The program is administered by Texas Engineering Executive Education (TxEEE).

Fall 2024 cohort of TxEEE students

In late August, the newest cohort of Texas Engineering Executive Education (TxEEE) students pursuing master’s degrees in engineering management, software engineering and mechanical engineering launched into learning mode. Approximately 50 students attended the orientation, which included a Q&A with Cockrell School of Engineering Dean Roger Bonnecaze.

Sivajee Nadimpalli

Sivajee is pursuing a Master of Science in Engineering (Engineering Management) degree and is currently enrolled in the fast-track, full-time program. As part of the curriculum, students have the option to complete a one-semester internship course. Over the summer of 2024, Sivajee participated in an internship at Monolith AI.

Woodrow W. Winchester, III semiconductor panel

By Woodrow W. Winchester, III, PhD, CPEM

I had the privilege of attending the ProEd Director’s Summit August 19-21, 2024. This event provided a unique and invaluable opportunity to connect with passionate leaders across the country who are deeply committed to transforming the future of continuing education, professional development and executive education.

The Webber Energy Group

The TxEEE Energy Technology & Policy (ETP) course led by Michael Webber and the Webber Energy Group in May 2024 once again delivered.

Littlefield Fountain Grads

May 2024 was a banner graduation season for Texas Engineering Executive Education (TxEEE), the Cockrell School of Engineering and The University of Texas at Austin.

Career Advancement Times Two

There are many ways to advance one’s career. For engineers, going back to school to pursue an advanced degree while working full time is an ambitious way to expand knowledge and professional opportunities. Partners and spouses offer a great support system for such commitments, but what happens when both decide to go for it?

Torq group shot

In early March, Texas Engineering Executive Education (TxEEE) master’s students took advantage of a networking opportunity with Torc Robotics, an autonomous vehicle company focused on long-haul trucking. Torc is actively recruiting engineers and spent time talking with TxEEE students about full-time positions and internship opportunities. 

UT Forensics Conference

For almost 20 years, the annual Cockrell School Forensics Engineering Conference has convened forensics engineering experts from companies and academia to tackle real-world case studies from all angles – structural, ethical and financial. 

TxEEE A New Start

By Woodrow W. Winchester, III, PhD, CPEM
Executive Director, Texas Engineering Executive Education

On July 1, 2023, I celebrated my one-year anniversary as TxEEE’s executive director, and what an exciting year it has been. Reflecting on the past year and looking to the future, there are both challenges and opportunities that I face in leading and growing TxEEE.

Energy Emissions Modeling and Data Lab

At TxEEE, we have an important role in bringing research to life – helping to translate it from the lab environment into working solutions that industry can disseminate.

The Energy Emissions Modeling and Data Lab (EEMDL) is a good example of how a cutting-edge research center at The University of Texas at Austin Cockrell School of Engineering is sharing its knowledge with companies and public agencies while ensuring proper training results from disseminating scientific advancements.

Congrats Class of 2023

Committing to earning a master's degree is a big decision to balance with work and life. Why add that to your plate, and for what purpose? Read on to see what a few of our May 2023 graduates had to say. We are so proud of all our graduates. We celebrate their courage to pursue the challenge, the accomplishment of earning the degree and the many future successes to come.

TxEEE Engineering Management Master’s Degree Becomes Tenth Program Globally to Be Certified by the American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM)

Providing students with an immediate, recognized professional credential in addition to their master’s degree, Texas Engineering Executive Education (TxEEE) achieved formal certification by the American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) for its Engineering Management program in April 2023. 

Custom Course Solution: Petrobras and Cockrell School Mark Ten Years of a Successful Training Program

Brazilian Petroleum Corporation, better known as Petrobras, has a long history of collaboration with The University of Texas Cockrell School of Engineering. Of various collaborations, one, in particular, has been highly successful in providing specific, customized training for Petrobras employees.