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Ryan Family Research Acceleration Fund Fuels Pioneering Life Science Discoveries
The latest round of strategic seed funding is propelling innovations in imaging, brain health, autoimmune therapies, and more, bringing total support to $8 million.Feb 10, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Repurposing “Bad Cholesterol” to Precisely Target Inflammation in Atherosclerosis
Professor Lisa Volpatti developed a targeted approach that directs anti-inflammatory proteins to diseased arteries, reducing immune cell activity and improving therapeutic effectiveness.Feb 4, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
New Electron Microscopy Technique Reveals Zeolite Structure to Enhance Function
Researchers from the labs of Professors Vinayak Dravid and Omar Farha developed a high-resolution approach to map beam-sensitive crystals at the nanoscale.Jan 29, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Luijten Named New Northwestern Provost
Erik Luijten, a McCormick associate dean and professor, will become Northwestern’s chief academic officer.Jan 7, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Artificial Metabolism Turns Waste CO2 Into Useful Chemicals
Engineered enzymes developed by Professor Ashty Karim and adjunct professor Michael Jewett perform metabolic reactions that do not exist in nature.Dec 22, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Christine Schyvinck Urges Graduates to Embrace Creativity, Leadership, and Iteration
The president, CEO, and chairman of Shure Incorporated, Schyvinck spoke at the Dec. 13 PhD Hooding and Master’s Recognition Ceremony, reciting how three principles have guided her career.Dec 15, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Bažant, Farha Named to National Academy of Inventors
Professors Zdeněk Bažant and Omar Farha are among the 169 new fellows elected to the 2025 class.Dec 11, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Christine Schyvinck to Speak at PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony
A longtime Shure executive whose leadership has driven the company’s global expansion, operational excellence, and culture of innovation, Schyvinck will speak at the December 13 ceremony.Dec 10, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Ten Engineering Students Selected for Apple Next-Gen Innovators Mentorship Program
The Apple Next-Gen Innovators Mentorship Program is designed to inspire and prepare the next generation of engineers through personalized mentorship and immersive learning experiences.Dec 9, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Snurr Receives Humboldt Research Award
The award won by Professor Randall Snurr honors internationally recognized researchers for their record of academic achievements.Dec 5, 2025
Mirkin Awarded Prestigious International Harvey Prize
Professor Chad Mirkin was selected for his pioneering discoveries in nanoscience.Nov 25, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Ottino Receives Charles Russ Richards Memorial Award
The award honors Professor Julio M. Ottino’s outstanding achievement in mechanical engineering.Nov 20, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Sixteen McCormick Faculty Named Among Global ‘Highly Cited Researchers’ for 2025
The list identifies researchers who showed significant influence by publishing highly cited papers.Nov 18, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
DOE’s ARPA-E Program Awards $2.7 Million to Northwestern Engineers for Microbial Wastewater Resource Recovery Technology
Professors George Wells, Keith Tyo, and Jennifer Dunn will develop microbial technology to recover nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater as marketable products.Nov 10, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
New Nanomedicine Wipes Out Leukemia in Animal Study
By restructuring a common chemo drug, Professor Chad Mirkin boosted the treatment’s power by 10,000-fold.Oct 29, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News