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Jamboree Sparks New Vision for University-Wide Water Research
Organized by Northwestern Engineering’s Aaron Packman and Jennifer Dunn and Weinberg’s Sera Young, the interdisciplinary event united faculty to tackle water challenges and sustainability.Jan 31, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Scientists ‘Mimic Real Biological Processes’ Using Synthetic Neurons
The advance from a team with Professor Tobin Marks and research assistant professor Yao Yao could enable perceptual capabilities in robotics.Jan 29, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
ML-Guided Enzyme Engineering Advances Green Chemistry
A new high-throughput, cell-free platform developed by Professor Ashty Karim and adjunct professor Michael Jewett combines machine learning and synthetic biology to create versatile biocatalysts for sustainable chemistry.Jan 21, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
A ‘Volume Dial’ for Missed Signals Produced by Our Bodies
The system developed by Professor Julius Lucks that monitors contaminants in drinking water is now sensitive enough to detect tiny nucleic acids.Jan 13, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
The Human Genome Operates Like A “Dynamic Computer”
New research from the Center for Physical Genomics and Engineering uncovers how 3D genome structures generate cellular memories, paving the way for advances in medicine and longevity through cellular reprogramming.Jan 10, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Sanjay Sood Shares Leadership Lessons and Life Insights with Graduates
Sood spoke at the December 14 PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony, recalling the lessons he’s learned during his career.Dec 16, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Sanjay Sood to Speak at PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony
Sood, senior vice president and chief technology officer at CDW, will speak to graduates and their families during a ceremony on December 14 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall.Nov 25, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
McCormick Faculty Named Among Global ‘Highly Cited Researchers’ for 2024
The list from analytics company Clarivate identifies researchers who showed significant influence by publishing highly cited papers.Nov 20, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Modeling and Analysis Reveals Technological, Environmental Challenges to Increasing Water Recovery from Desalination
A new analysis from Professor Jennifer Dunn and collaborators concluded zero-liquid discharge technology can ease water scarcity but is costly and energy intensive.Nov 18, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
New Method to Measure Catalyst Activity Could Boost Clean Energy Research
Professor Linsey Seitz developed a novel way to accurately measure active sites on iridium catalysts, a breakthrough that could improve the efficiency and impact of green hydrogen and other sustainable energy technologies.Nov 6, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
McCormick Students Explore Chile’s Role in Global Green Energy Transition on Sustainability Trek
Students visited copper and lithium mines to learn about sustainable energy storage and critical materials, while also experiencing the country’s rich culture.Oct 29, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
John A. “Mac” McQuown, Northwestern Alumni Medalist and Benefactor, Dies at 90
An entrepreneur, financial innovator, and philanthropist, McQuown made an impact on sustainability, environmentalism and engineering research.Oct 25, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Broadbelt to Deliver Prestigious Danckwerts Lecture
Professor Linda Broadbelt will speak on October 28 at the 2024 American Institute of Chemical Engineers annual meeting on the topic of kinetic modeling and data science.Oct 2, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Obesity, Diabetes Implant Receives up to $34 Million to Fast-Track Development
Professors Jonathan Rivnay and Josh Leonard are part of a multi-institutional team of researchers working to create a minimally invasive implant that will eliminate the need for injections and deliver medicine on demand.Oct 2, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Northwestern Engineering Names Winners of 2024 Cole-Higgins Awards
Greg Holderfield, Yonggang Huang, David O’Neill, Michael Saubert, and Jennifer Cole received the school’s annual awards for outstanding teaching and advising.Sep 24, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News