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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
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
Drafting New Blueprints
Linda Kanoski (EMDC '19) made a major career-path announcement while advocating for industry evolution at Northwestern Engineering's BuiltX event.Dec 3, 2025
Building Better Lives Through Design
RADA Architects' principal brings a global perspective and mentorship experience to Northwestern Engineering's EMDC program's Industry Advisory Board.Nov 4, 2025
Becoming a Better Leader
Orlando Martinez (EMDC '19) credits Northwestern's EMDC program with helping him develop the leadership skills that drive his team’s success at STEN Formwork Systems.Oct 20, 2025
Bringing Sustainability to Aviation
Josiah Ott (EMDC '25) shares the key lessons he learned from the most recent BuiltX event and how he hopes to apply those lessons to his work as a senior project manager at J.A. Watts.Sep 4, 2025
Bringing Classroom Lessons to Work
Current EMDC students share how they're already applying lessons learned in school to their full-time jobs.Jul 16, 2025
Industry Advisory Board Welcomes Three New Members
The IAB plays a key role in shaping the EMDC curriculum, ensuring students develop the skills needed to thrive as leaders in the built environment sector.Jun 18, 2025
Ameet Mallik Shares Lessons That Shaped His Innovation
During his June 16 speech at the 2025 PhD Hooding and Master’s Recognition Ceremony, Mallik credited lifelong learning, purpose, relationships, and balance as keys to his success.Jun 17, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Matthew Skaruppa Highlights Fear, Compulsion, and Love in Graduation Speech
Skaruppa, the CFO of Duolingo, and Dean Christopher Schuh spoke at the 2025 Undergraduate Convocation on June 16.Jun 17, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Matthew Skaruppa, Ameet Mallik to Speak at 2025 Graduation Ceremonies
On June 16, Skaruppa and Mallik will address graduates at the McCormick Undergraduate Convocation and PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony, respectively.Apr 22, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Making the Built Environment a Better Place
Karen Layng helped lay the new strategic foundation for the EMDC program. Today, she serves on its Industry Advisory Board and as an instructor educating future leaders in the built environment sector.Feb 28, 2025
Building the Future of Sustainable Construction
Brent Vogt (EMDC '20) talks about his new role as lead construction manager for AESC, a company developing high-performance batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems.Jan 28, 2025
Built Environment Leaders to Discuss Net-Zero Strategies
The latest Northwestern Built Environment Exchange (BuiltX), hosted by EMDC in partnership with Illinois Green Alliance, will highlight collaborative opportunities to help achieve decarbonization goals.Jan 27, 2025
EMDC Strong
Angela Nocera brings experience leading Army infrastructure projects to her new role with the EMDC Industry Advisory Board.Jan 14, 2025
