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Exploring a Cosmic Phenomenon
Three MSAI students used their practicum project to collaborate with the NSF-Simons AI Institute for the Sky, delving into the mysteries of black holes and improving a simulation to project them into the future.Nov 15, 2026
Donors Commit More than $145 Million to Advance the Future of Engineering at Northwestern
Gifts from multiple sources are providing support for strategic initiatives through the McCormick School of Engineering.Nov 12, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Brian E. Miller to Speak at PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony
Miller, a leader in surgical robotics and digital health and Northwestern alum, will speak at the December 12 ceremony.Oct 30, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Predicting a Mouse's Movement
Three MSAI students collaborated with the Shepherd Lab in Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine to advance research on how the brain controls complex movement.Oct 27, 2026
Matthew Elwin Named Assistant Dean for Master’s Programs
Elwin brings his experience in robotics education to a new role on the school’s leadership team.Oct 23, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Communicating Potential Investment Opportunities in Africa
Five MSAI students used their Practicum project to help support AI-empowered investment platform Kilwa.Oct 5, 2026
Improving Robotic Equipment Modeling and Simulation
Five students from MBAi and MSAI worked with Intrinsic, an AI and robotics software company, to make generating digital equipment representations faster and more intuitive.Sep 25, 2026
Generating Future AI Leaders
Joshua DeAndria’s course on generative AI helps MSAI students understand the significance of the technology and its impact on individuals and businesses all over the world.Jul 28, 2026
Funding the Future: A Student-Driven AI Solution
Students in the MSAI and MBAi programs collaborated to help a national nonprofit organization improve its efficiency and success securing external funding.Jun 29, 2026
Aaron W. Saak Offers Four Directionally Correct Principles for PhD and Master’s Graduates
Saak, president and CEO of Crane NXT, and Dean Christopher Schuh spoke at the June 15 PhD Hooding and Master’s Recognition Ceremony.Jun 16, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Antonio Daniels Shares Seven Pieces of Advice with Graduates
Daniels, chief information officer at Comcast Business, and Dean Christopher Schuh spoke at the 2026 Undergraduate Convocation on June 15.Jun 16, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
An Always-Available Teaching Assistant
Sam Setsofia (MSAI ’25) helped build an AI education aide that provides students with consistent, instructor-aligned support anytime they need it.May 26, 2026
Keeping Devices Running Smoothly
Monish Bangalore Vijay Kumar (MSAI ’26) built an AI tool that monitors hardware stress and recommends steps to keep devices running safely and smoothly.May 11, 2026
Antonio Daniels, Aaron W. Saak to Speak at 2026 Graduation Ceremonies
On June 15, the two respected alumni will address graduates at the McCormick Undergraduate Convocation and PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony, respectively.Apr 30, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Learning to Tackle Ambiguity
Shikher Srivastava (MSAI '23) explains how the MSAI program prepared him to derive value and impact from billions of data points.Apr 29, 2026
