We would like to thank UW Madison hosted by the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association for bringing together alumni, industry leaders, state representatives, and the manufacturing sector together. Marty Ochs Executive Director represented the Green Bay Innovation Group! Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnooking joined the leading manufacturing executives and engineering leaders at the EAA Aviation Museum on October 29, 2025, for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of Wisconsin’s vital manufacturing sector.
The panel members included:
- John Pfeifer – CEO of the Oshkosh Corporation
- Scott Manley – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
- Devesh Ranjan – Grainger Dean of the College of Engineering.
- Jennifer Mnookin – Chancellor UW Madison
The topics included:
- Advanced research
- Workforce development
- Industry partnership
- AI Transforming Manufacturing
- Navigating Trade and tariff complexities
- Keeping talent in Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin has over 21,000 employees supporting a wide range of roles in education, research, administration and with more than 48 – 50% of UW incoming first-year student are from Wisconsin. UW Madison’s placement rate exceeds 94%. UW Madison latest data shows how UW- Madison provides educational opportunities, builds the workforce and the economy in every country in the state.
