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Electrical Engineering Alum Susan Hagness (PhD '98, '93) Elected to the NAE
Hagness was cited for "contributions to computational electromagnetics and its biomedical applications."Feb 18, 2026|from National Academy of Engineering
Scientists Develop Low-Energy Method to Produce Ethylene from Waste Gas
Ethylene—the chemical used to create much of the world’s plastics—has a carbon problem that Professor Ted Sargent is working to solve.Feb 17, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
New Electrified Method Captures Carbon Dioxide from Air
A proof-of-concept system developed in the lab of Professor Ted Sargent uses manganese oxide and electricity to pull CO₂ efficiently from real-world air conditions.Feb 13, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
One Giant Step Towards Miniaturized Refrigeration
Professor Matthew Grayson uncovered how to measure a key material property of thermoelectric semiconductors, a finding that could enable integrated cooling for sensors and data centers.Feb 3, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Workshop Delved Into Present and Future of Quantum
Professor Nikos Hardavellas's work has advanced across generations of computers, leading to current quantum software stacks that were the focus of recent Northwestern event.Jan 30, 2026|from Institute for Quantum Information Research and Engineering
Harnessing the Power of Quantum
Early in a career that’s gotten underway as the potential for quantum computing has begun to accelerate, Kate Smith is focused on leading both academic researchers and companies toward a future in which the vast power of quantum becomes scalable for an exciting array of uses.Jan 15, 2026|from Institute for Quantum Information Research and Engineering
Connie Chau, Vaidehi Srinivas, and Yi Yang Selected for EECS Rising Stars Workshop
Chau, Srinivas, and Yang were among the 70 invited participants in the intensive two-day workshop on navigating early careers in academia.Jan 9, 2026
Luijten Named New Northwestern Provost
Erik Luijten, a McCormick associate dean and professor, will become Northwestern’s chief academic officer.Jan 7, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Christine Schyvinck Urges Graduates to Embrace Creativity, Leadership, and Iteration
The president, CEO, and chairman of Shure Incorporated, Schyvinck spoke at the Dec. 13 PhD Hooding and Master’s Recognition Ceremony, reciting how three principles have guided her career.Dec 15, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Kumar Appointed to NTT Basic Research Laboratories Advisory Board
Professor Prem Kumar will provide guidance on the long-term strategy for NTT’s fundamental research in materials science, quantum science, and solid-state and optical science.Dec 12, 2025
Christine Schyvinck to Speak at PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony
A longtime Shure executive whose leadership has driven the company’s global expansion, operational excellence, and culture of innovation, Schyvinck will speak at the December 13 ceremony.Dec 10, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Ten Engineering Students Selected for Apple Next-Gen Innovators Mentorship Program
The Apple Next-Gen Innovators Mentorship Program is designed to inspire and prepare the next generation of engineers through personalized mentorship and immersive learning experiences.Dec 9, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Students Named to Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ 2026
Northwestern students and alumni — including nine with ties to the McCormick School of Engineering — have been named to the 2026 Forbes “30 Under 30” list.Dec 5, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Professor Jie Gu Receives $3.8 Million DARPA ScAN Program Award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded Professor Jie Gu and co-PIs from the University of Minnesota and Duke University up to $3.8 million through the Scalable Analog Neural-networks program.Nov 19, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Sixteen McCormick Faculty Named Among Global ‘Highly Cited Researchers’ for 2025
The list identifies researchers who showed significant influence by publishing highly cited papers.Nov 18, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News