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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
Why Plastic Lingers: Water Chemistry Slows Nature’s Cleanup
Professor Ludmilla Aristilde found that natural water chemistry shields plastics from sunlight and microbes, significantly delaying the breakdown of polystyrene, a common plastic used in packaging and food containers.Jun 10, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Grad Spotlight: Sophia Jedziniak
Jedziniak is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s in structural engineering after immersing herself in sustainability initiatives, mentorship programs, and design experiences that shaped her passion for creating community-focused spaces.Jun 10, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Northwestern Researchers Pitch Ideas with Environmental and Health Impact
At an event led by Professor Jennifer Dunn, interdisciplinary teams competed for $200,000 in seed funding; a group headed by Professor Giorgia Chinazzo will receive $71,000, and another with Pablo Durango-Cohen, Amanda Stathopoulos, Niall Mangan, Daniel Horton, and Bret Johnson will also receive $71,000.Jun 1, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Mario Harik Stresses Frontline Workers’ Role in Keeping Freight Moving
The CEO of XPO Inc., Harik spoke at the 44th Annual William A. Patterson Distinguished Transportation Lecture, held May 13 at the Walter Athletics Center Auditorium.May 27, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Sinan Keten Wins 2026 Zdenek P. Bažant Medal
The award recognizes significant contributions to the field of mechanics through research, practice, teaching, and outstanding leadership.May 20, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Are Microbes the Future of Pollution Clean-Up?
Nature highlighted the work of Professor Ludmilla Aristilde, who uses synthetic biology as a tool for environmental remediation.May 13, 2026|from Nature
Ludmilla Aristilde Featured in Nature for Groundbreaking Work on Plastic Recycling by Environmental Microbes
The article highlights the emerging field of synthetic biology as a tool for environmental remediation — and places Aristilde's work at the center of this exciting frontier.May 13, 2026
Building Global Partnerships to Advance Water Security
Researchers and global partners convened at Northwestern for an NU Water–hosted symposium to address shared water‑security challenges.May 11, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
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
Disinfectants Influence Microbes Across Hospital Rooms
Professor Erica Hartmann found that hospital sink drains and airborne dust harbor disinfectant-tolerant bacteria.Apr 2, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Engineering Reliable Water
The projects by Ethan Halingstad and Joaquina Noriega combine fieldwork, data analysis, and community collaboration to address water access and quality.Mar 25, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Taking to Social Media to Complain About Hot Subway Rides? You’re Not Alone, Study Says
The Associated Press reported on the work by Professors Giorgia Chinazzo and Alessandro Rotta Loria that shows that as temperatures rise aboveground, the number of subway riders reporting uncomfortable heat belowground increases.Mar 11, 2026|from The Associated Press
Subway Systems Are Uncomfortably Hot—And Worsening
An analysis of more than 85,000 social posts by Professors Giorgia Chinazzo and Alessandro Rotta Loria reveals rising thermal discomfort and how it affects people.Mar 11, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News