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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
A Conversation with New Chair Danielle Tullman-Ercek
In a Q&A, Tullman-Ercek discusses her vision for ChBE, her priorities as chair, and how her experiences in research, education, and industry will inform her leadership.Oct 28, 2026
Four ChBE Graduates Named to AIChE “35 Under 35” List
Camille Bilodeau, Blaise Kimmel, Alexis Prybutok, and Andrew Rosen were recognized for their significant contributions to the field of chemical engineering.Oct 28, 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
Dow Partnership Advances Recyclable Polymer Technology
An award from the American Chemical Society’s Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering recognizes the Northwestern-Dow collaboration spearheaded by Professor John Torkelson to develop recyclable durable crosslinked polymers while advancing the material’s commercial applications.Oct 15, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Wearable Nanotech Could Combat Nerve Agents
Water-activated nanoparticles developed by Professors Nathan Gianneschi and Omar Farha absorb deadly toxins faced by soldiers and farmers.Sep 28, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Dayne Swearer Receives DARPA Young Faculty Award
The program aims to identify and engage standout researchers in junior faculty positions.Sep 24, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Mark Zuckerberg Is Outsourcing His Thinking to AI. It Shows in His New ‘Personal AI Agent’ Experiment
Professors Julio M. Ottino and Brian Uzzi wrote about how the Meta chief is trusting artificial intelligence, and the possibility it could lead to a reduced need for human work.Sep 21, 2026|from Fortune
International Team Outlines Research Agenda for Mineral Supply Chains
A research team identified opportunities for collaboration across disciplines, industries, and nations.Aug 27, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Lisa Volpatti Receives NSF CAREER Award
Volpatti was one of five University faculty members to earn the prestigious honor.Aug 20, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Cells May Use Condensates to Make Molecular Decisions
New models developed by Professor Krishna Shrinivas and colleagues reveal how molecular organization could help cells classify information and respond to signals.Aug 5, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Flexible DNA Transforms Protein Crystallization
A new approach developed by Professor Chad Mirkin reveals proteins’ structures and enables next-gen flexible biomaterials.Jul 29, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
AI-Directed Protein-Engineering Cloud Lab Receives $20 Million from NSF
The Northwestern facility will be the nation’s first open automated lab for designing, building, and testing proteins.Jul 23, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Northwestern Projects Receive Genesis Mission Funding
McCormick faculty are involved in a US Department of Energy initiative that aims to transform how complex scientific problems are investigated and solved.Jul 22, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News