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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
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
Küçükyavuz Elected to INFORMS Leadership Positions
Professor Simge Küçükyavuz will serve as president of the INFORMS Association of Chairs of Operations Research Departments and chair-elect of the INFORMS Optimization Society.Dec 4, 2025
Study Finds Republicans Fund Science More than Democrats
Republican presidents and House majorities between 1980-2020 spent more on science, according to an analysis of grants, contracts, and internal funding performed by Professor Dashun Wang.Sep 18, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
McCormick Alumni Kosmowski, Morey Named University Trustees
Christina Kosmowski, the CEO of LogicMonitor, and Daryl Morey, the president of the 76ers’ basketball operations, are joining the University’s Board of Trustees along with Weber Shandwick Collective CEO Susan Howe.Sep 18, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Northwestern Engineering Names Winners of 2025 Cole-Higgins Awards
Joshua D’Arcy, Izzy Grosof, Jeremy Keys, Amjed Shafique, and Robert Linsenmeier received the school’s annual awards for outstanding teaching and advising.Sep 18, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Incoming IEMS Faculty Member Zikai Xiong Wins INFORMS Optimization Society Student Paper Prize
Xiong’s prize-winning paper offers new theoretical insights with practical computational impact.Sep 11, 2025
Kumar, Wang Named 2025 Researchers to Know
The annual list compiled by the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition, which includes Professors Prem Kumar and Dashun Wang, spotlights state leaders in innovation.Jun 26, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Singla Wins Best Dissertation Award at Supply Chain Analytics Conference
Northwestern Engineering postdoc Akhil Singla was honored for his research on designing resilient supply chains and service operations amid global disruptions.Jun 23, 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