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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
Whose Voices Shape Pollution Policy?
A new analysis by Professor Amanda Stathopoulos finds economic concerns received more attention than climate and health.Nov 11, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Yonggang Huang Earns ASME Medal, Two International Distinctions
Huang’s pioneering work in mechanics brought him the 2026 ASME Medal, a No. 1 world ranking on Research.com, and election as an honorary fellow of the European Academy of Sciences.Nov 10, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
How a Partnership is Tackling Global Health Across Borders and Disciplines
The second Stellenbosch University/Northwestern Global Health Knowledge Hub Conference showcased the partnership’s growing collaborations, including ones involving Northwestern Engineering faculty Matt Glucksberg, Kimberly Gray, Sally McFall, Robert Murphy, and Chad Achenbach; and Provost Erik Luijten opened the event.Nov 10, 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
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
Professor Emeritus John Rudnicki Passes Away
Rudnicki, who was 75, will be remembered for transforming the understanding of how deformation, diffusion, and shear heating interact during earthquakes.Oct 6, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Professor Emeritus Isaac M. Daniel Passes Away
Daniel, who was 92, will be remembered for his role in the development of modern composite-materials engineering and contributions to the literature in his research fields.Sep 10, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
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
Learning to Design Sustainable Buildings for an Uncertain Future
Northwestern Engineering’s new Architectural Engineering and Sustainable Design master’s specialization prepares students to integrate adaptation and human-centered design into the built environment.Aug 25, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Zdeněk P. Bažant Wins Professor Herbert A. Mang Award
The prize honors an individual who has demonstrated sustained efforts in advancing either theoretical or practical aspects of computational mechanics.Jul 1, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
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