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Nov
30
Osterberg Lecture- Dr. David Frost
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
11:00 AM A230, Technological Institute
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Title: The Potential for Future Innovations with Foundation Interfaces
Abstract: Interfaces are ubiquitous in geotechnical engineering and perhaps no more so than in deep foundation systems. Despite this central role, the manner in which interfaces are typically treated has been largely empirical and qualitative. There is an opportunity to enhance the role of interfaces in deep foundation performance if we transition to a more quantitative engineering approach. This lecture presents a series of insights into interface performance that explicitly looks at the engineering of interfaces from a quantitative perspective and in particular, emphasizes the role of compatibility between the natural and man-made geomaterials at an interface. A classification of how interfaces are generated provides a framework to explore alternative interface design strategies. The lecture illustrates how such an approach can yield benefits not only in terms of structural performance but also thermal performance. The manner in which bio-inspiration can play a role in these innovations is described.
Speaker Bio: Frost studies natural and man-made disasters and their impact on infrastructure at multiple scales using digital data collection systems. He worked in industry in Ireland and Canada on infrastructure projects before entering academia. He has graduated 45 PhD students, published more than 200 refereed journal and conference papers and has given more than 80 invited lectures worldwide. Frost is chair of the Geotechnical Extreme Event Reconnaissance Association, an NSF sponsored organization that responds to disasters worldwide. He is also the subsurface engineering research Thrust Leader for the NSF Engineering Research Center on Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics. He has been involved in a range of entrepreneurial activities including start-up companies and technology commercialization. He has organized numerous workshops and conferences on the applications of spatial analysis tools to study damage patterns from disasters. He is a regular invited participant in conferences and workshops on disaster prediction, assessment and response. He has been recognized for his teaching and research, including receiving the ASCE Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize, the ASTM Hogentogler Award and the ASCE Seed Medal. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the US and Canada and a Fellow of ASCE.
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TIME Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CALENDAR McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Sep
8
Welcome & Breakfast for New McCormick PhD Students
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
9:00 AM LR2 & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute
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Enjoy a welcome from Dean Christopher A. Schuh and other McCormick leaders, and receive a Northwestern Engineering T-shirt. A free light breakfast on the Tech East Plaza will follow.
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TIME Monday, September 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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CONTACT Andi Joppie    andi.joppie@northwestern.edu EMAIL
CALENDAR McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
Sep
10
CEE Department BBQ
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
4:00 PM Dawes House
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TIME Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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CALENDAR McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Sep
12
New Undergraduate Fall 2025 Registration
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New Undergraduate Fall 2025 Registration
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TIME Friday, September 12, 2025
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CONTACT Office of the Registrar    nu-registrar@northwestern.edu EMAIL
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Sep
12
New Graduate Student Orientation
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
9:00 AM M345, Technological Institute
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TIME Friday, September 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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CALENDAR McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Sep
15
Welcome & Luncheon for New Full-time Graduate Students
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
11:00 AM Ryan Auditorium & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute
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Enjoy a welcome from Dean Christopher A. Schuh and other McCormick leaders, and receive a Northwestern Engineering T-shirt. A free lunch on the Tech East Plaza will follow.
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TIME Monday, September 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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CONTACT Andi Joppie    andi.joppie@northwestern.edu EMAIL
CALENDAR McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
Sep
16
Fall Classes Begin. Change of Registration (Drop/Add) Late registration for returning students begins
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Fall Classes Begin. Change of Registration (Drop/Add) Late registration for returning students begins
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TIME Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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Sep
24
SPREE Seminar
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
11:00 AM A230, Technological Institute
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TIME Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CALENDAR McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Sep
26
EES Seminar- Levia Straka
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
2:00 PM A230, Technological Institute
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TIME Friday, September 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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CALENDAR McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Sep
29
AED-MPM Seminar
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
11:00 AM A230, Technological Institute
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TIME Monday, September 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CALENDAR McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Oct
1
SPREE Seminar
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
11:00 AM A230, Technological Institute
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TIME Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CALENDAR McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Oct
3
EES Seminar- Hee-Deung Park
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
2:00 PM A230, Technological Institute
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TIME Friday, October 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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CALENDAR McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Oct
6
AED-MPM Seminar
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
11:00 AM A230, Technological Institute
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TIME Monday, October 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CALENDAR McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Oct
8
SPREE Seminar
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
11:00 AM A230, Technological Institute
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TIME Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CALENDAR McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Oct
10
EES Seminar- Benjamin Barrios Cerda
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
2:00 PM A230, Technological Institute
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TIME Friday, October 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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CALENDAR McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Oct
11
CEE Career Fair
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
9:00 AM Louis Room, Norris University Center
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Civil and Environmental Engineering Career Fair.
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TIME Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CONTACT Andrew Liguori    andrew.liguori@northwestern.edu EMAIL
CALENDAR McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Oct
13
AED-MPM Seminar
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
11:00 AM A230, Technological Institute
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TIME Monday, October 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CALENDAR McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Oct
15
SPREE Seminar
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
11:00 AM A230, Technological Institute
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TIME Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CALENDAR McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Oct
17
Jimmy Quon Lecture: Valorizing Gas Streams Containing CO2 and CO- Bruce Rittman
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
2:00 PM A230, Technological Institute
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Abstract: Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the most important greenhouse gas, and carbon monoxide (CO) is acutely toxic. Release of these gases must be halted. One promising approach is microbiological valorization of CO2 and CO in off-gas streams. Valorization means converting the CO2 or CO to valuable organic compounds that are feedstock for the chemical and energy industries. This talk describes two distinctly different examples of valorization. The first example is valorizing the CO2 in digester biogas using photosynthetic microalgae. The benefits are to generate more methane (CH4) while converting the biogas (~65% CH4) to higher-value biomethane (>97% CH4). The second example is conversion of syngas (a mixture of CO, CO2, and hydrogen (H2)) to organic acids and alcohols using CO-fermenting and chain-elongating bacteria.
Bio: Dr. Bruce E. Rittmann is Regents Professor of Environmental Engineering and Director of the Biodesign Swette Center for Environmental Biotechnology at Arizona State University. His research focuses on the science and engineering needed to “manage microbial communities to provide services to society.” Services include generating renewable energy, cleaning water and soil, and improving human health. Dr. Rittmann is a member of the National Academy of Engineering; a Fellow of AAAS, WEF, IWA, AEESP, and NAI; and a Distinguished Member of ASCE. Dr. Rittmann was awarded the first Clarke Prize for Outstanding Achievements in Water Science and Technology from the NWRI, the Walter Huber Research Prize and the Simon Freese Award from ASCE, the G.M. Fair Award from AAEES, the Perry L. McCarty/AEESP Founders Award, and the Camp Applied Research Award from WEF. He is the co-winner of the 2018 Stockholm Water Prize. Dr. Rittmann has published over 880 journal articles, books, and book chapters, and he has 25 patents. With Dr. Perry McCarty, Dr. Rittmann co-authored the textbook Environmental Biotechnology: Principles and Applications (McGraw-Hill Book Co.), which is now out in its second edition.
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TIME Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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CALENDAR McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Oct
20
AED-MPM Seminar
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
11:00 AM A230, Technological Institute
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TIME Monday, October 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CALENDAR McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Oct
22
SPREE Seminar
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
11:00 AM A230, Technological Institute
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TIME Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CALENDAR McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Oct
24
EES Seminar- Adductomics: A New Tool in the Exposomics Toolbox- Bill Funk
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
2:00 PM A230, Technological Institute
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TIME Friday, October 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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CALENDAR McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Oct
27
AED-MPM Seminar
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
11:00 AM A230, Technological Institute
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TIME Monday, October 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CALENDAR McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Oct
29
SPREE Seminar
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
11:00 AM A230, Technological Institute
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TIME Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CALENDAR McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Oct
31
EES Seminar- Anahid Amani Moghadam
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
2:00 PM A230, Technological Institute
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TIME Friday, October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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