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• Jan

  29

  Why was the first materials science department in the world at Northwestern?

  Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MatSci)

  3:00 PM 2058 (MSE Main Conference Room), Cook Hall

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  Photo of Professor Peter Voorhees

  MSE Prof Peter Voorhees to give talk on the history of the world's first Materials Science and Engineering Department at Northwestern Univeristy.

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  TIME Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  LOCATION 2058 (MSE Main Conference Room), Cook Hall    map it

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  CONTACT Rohan    matsciclub@u.northwestern.edu EMAIL

  CALENDAR Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MatSci)

• Aug

  20

  Alumni Education Webinar: McCormick School of Engineering's Strategic Vision

  McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

  12:00 PM

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  Join us to explore the McCormick School of Engineering’s strategic vision and its vital role in advancing Northwestern’s top priorities. From groundbreaking research to transformative education, Northwestern Engineering is shaping solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges and working to advance Northwestern. During this presentation, you will learn directly from Dean Christopher Schuh on how our alumni community can come together to amplify this impact—through engagement, mentorship, philanthropy, and industry connections. Learn how your involvement can help unlock bold ideas and ensure Northwestern remains a global leader in engineering and beyond.

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  NAA Alumni Education
  alumnieducation@northwestern.edu

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  TIME Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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  CONTACT Andi Joppie    andi.joppie@northwestern.edu EMAIL

  CALENDAR McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

• Sep

  8

  Welcome & Breakfast for New McCormick PhD Students

  McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

  9:00 AM LR2 & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute

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  Enjoy a welcome from Dean Christopher A. Schuh and other McCormick leaders, and receive a Northwestern Engineering T-shirt. A free light breakfast on the Tech East Plaza will follow.

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  TIME Monday, September 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

  LOCATION LR2 & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute    map it

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  CONTACT Andi Joppie    andi.joppie@northwestern.edu EMAIL

  CALENDAR McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

• Sep

  12

  New Undergraduate Fall 2025 Registration

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  New Undergraduate Fall 2025 Registration

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  TIME Friday, September 12, 2025

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  CONTACT Office of the Registrar    nu-registrar@northwestern.edu EMAIL

  CALENDAR University Academic Calendar

• Sep

  15

  Welcome & Luncheon for New Full-time Graduate Students

  McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

  11:00 AM Ryan Auditorium & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute

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  Enjoy a welcome from Dean Christopher A. Schuh and other McCormick leaders, and receive a Northwestern Engineering T-shirt. A free lunch on the Tech East Plaza will follow.

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  TIME Monday, September 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

  LOCATION Ryan Auditorium & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute    map it

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  CONTACT Andi Joppie    andi.joppie@northwestern.edu EMAIL

  CALENDAR McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

• Sep

  16

  Fall Classes Begin. Change of Registration (Drop/Add) Late registration for returning students begins

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  Fall Classes Begin. Change of Registration (Drop/Add) Late registration for returning students begins

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  TIME Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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  CONTACT Office of the Registrar    nu-registrar@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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• Sep

  16

  MSE Colloquium - Ji-Cheng 'JC' Zhao

  Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MatSci)

  4:00 PM L211, Technological Institute

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  Headshot of Dr. Ji-Cheng Zhao

  MSE Fall 2025 Colloquium Series

  High-Throughput Experimentation and Rapid Synthesis for Accelerated Materials Discovery

  Prof. Ji-Cheng ‘JC’ Zhao, University of Connecticut

  Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 | 4PM | Tech L211

  Questions? Email Allison at allison.macknick@northwestern.edu

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  TIME Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  LOCATION L211, Technological Institute    map it

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  CONTACT Allison Macknick    allison.macknick@northwestern.edu EMAIL

  CALENDAR Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MatSci)