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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
Northwestern Study Finds Bipartisan-Cited Science Is Rarely Used by Policymakers
Professor Dashun Wang found that only a small share of scientific papers are cited by both Democrats and Republicans, but those that are tend to be highly influential and concentrated in less politically polarized policy areas.Apr 24, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Barry Nelson Wins Purdue Alumni Award
Nelson earned the honor for people who have distinguished themselves in any field in ways that reflect favorably on Purdue University, the engineering profession, or society in general.Apr 23, 2026
Adaptive Algorithm Aims to Reduce Kidney Discards and Improve Transplant Access
Developed by Professor Sanjay Mehrotra, the Sliding Scale AdaptiVe Expedited (SAVE) algorithm could improve organ allocation efficiency and transplant outcomes.Apr 21, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Cornell’s Jim Dai Delivers 2026 Wasserstrom Lecture
Dai shared research on how to better understand and optimize complex service systems such as data centers and communication networks.Apr 13, 2026
IEMS Finalist for Prestigious INFORMS Prize
The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences joined the Georgia Institute of Technology and the US Military Academy as a contender for the UPS George D. Smith Prize that recognizes excellence in preparing students to become practitioners of operations research and analytics.Apr 1, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Northwestern Engineering Hosted International GameNets 2026 Conference
Professors Randall Berry and Ermin Wei led the organizing committee of GameNets 2026, held Mar. 26-27 at the Ford Engineering Design Center.Mar 30, 2026
Students Turn College Fight Songs into Award-Winning Data Visualization
Andre Bianchi and Sophia Perez’s dashboard reveals historical trends and recurring themes in fight songs, which earned them a spot at the Big Ten Academic Alliance Data Viz Championship.Mar 4, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
How a Northwestern Program Tackles Student Stress
Inside Higher Ed wrote about the peer mentor–led PATH program that helps students navigate stress, perfectionism, and uncertainty through a mix of online coursework and small-group discussions.Jan 9, 2026|from Inside Higher Ed
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
Former Faculty Member Gail Berger Passes Away
Berger, a longtime member of Northwestern Engineering’s IEMS and MEM faculty, will be remembered for her passion for helping students succeed and reach their full potential.Dec 22, 2025
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
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
Patrick McCarter Honored with IEMS Distinguished Alumni Award
McCarter was recognized for his leadership and accomplishments.Dec 8, 2025