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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
Teaching Organizational Awareness in the Built Environment Sector
Industry veteran David Alexander shared lessons from his career with current students in Northwestern Engineering’s Master of Science in Executive Management for Design and Construction (EMDC) program.Dec 19, 2024
Sanjay Sood Shares Leadership Lessons and Life Insights with Graduates
Sood spoke at the December 14 PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony, recalling the lessons he’s learned during his career.Dec 16, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Building on Newfound Knowledge
Bill Potempa (EMDC '19) shares how the EMDC program accelerated his professional growth and prepared him to be director of construction at WG Construction Co.Dec 10, 2024
EMDC Announces Upcoming BuiltX
EMDC announces an upcoming Built Environment Exchange (BuiltX).Dec 5, 2024
Sanjay Sood to Speak at PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony
Sood, senior vice president and chief technology officer at CDW, will speak to graduates and their families during a ceremony on December 14 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall.Nov 25, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
John A. “Mac” McQuown, Northwestern Alumni Medalist and Benefactor, Dies at 90
An entrepreneur, financial innovator, and philanthropist, McQuown made an impact on sustainability, environmentalism and engineering research.Oct 25, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
All Aboard for EMDC
Kevin Nolan credits his master’s degree experience for giving him what he needs to succeed as a senior associate at STV, a professional services company that specializes in architecture, engineering, construction management, and planning.Sep 24, 2024
Spotlight on Sustainable Architecture
Nagham Obaid (EMDC ‘23) shares why she wanted to attend EMDC's latest BuiltX event and hear about architect Gordon Gill's approach to leadership and design.Jul 9, 2024
Creating A Magical Loop
The Builtx event gave EMDC students a glimpse into the lives of successful executives in the built environment industry and a roadmap to follow to become one themselves.Jun 17, 2024
Sheila Gujrathi Tells Her Story to Graduating Seniors
Gujrathi, a biotechnology entrepreneur and executive, healthcare investor, and drug developer with more than 25 years of experience, and Dean Christopher Schuh spoke at the 2024 Undergraduate Convocation on June 10.Jun 11, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Grace Wang Tells Graduates to Think Big, Value Others, and Themselves
Wang, president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Dean Christopher Schuh spoke at the 2024 PhD Hooding and Master’s Recognition Ceremony on June 10.Jun 11, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
