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People at Risk of Overdose Could Be Fitted with an Anti-opioid Implant
NewScientist featured a pacemaker-like implant developed by Professor John Rogers that detected opioid overdoses in pigs within one minute and successfully administered a treatment.Jul 18, 2024|from NewScientist
A New Way to Stabilize Perovskite Solar Cells
Northwestern Engineering researchers used stable materials to alleviate the issue of cations moving within a material in devices that convert light into electrical energy.Jul 17, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
New Twist on Artificial ‘Muscles’ for Safer, Softer Robots
The simplified, low-cost soft actuators developed by Professor Ryan Truby enable worm-like crawling, bicep-like lifting, and more.Jul 10, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Haile, Hersam Named Electrochemical Society Fellows
ECS fellows are recognized for advanced individual technological contributions to the fields of electrochemistry and solid-state science and technology.Jul 9, 2024
Rivnay, Kanatzidis Named 2024 Researchers to Know
The annual list compiled by the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition spotlights state leaders in innovation.Jun 18, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Inaugural Recipients of Ryan Family Research Acceleration Fund Awards Announced
The strategic seed funding aims to propel projects with high-impact societal potential to late-stage government funding or market translation.Jun 17, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
AI Algorithm Identifies High-Performing Electrolytes for Batteries
A new tool developed by a team with Professors Wei Chen and James Rondinelli provides a solution to an intractable problem in the chemical space.Jun 12, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Chad Mirkin Awarded Prestigious Kavli Prize in Nanoscience
The Northwestern scientist was recognized for his discovery of spherical nucleic acids.Jun 12, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
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
Three McCormick Faculty Participating in Frontiers of Engineering Symposium
Erica Hartmann, Emma Alexander, and Ryan Truby are three of 100 outstanding early career engineers who will meet for an intensive 2 1/2-day symposium to discuss cutting-edge developments in four areas.Jun 5, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Northwestern Engineering Launches Joint Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science MS Program
The new master’s program will offer a curriculum that combines the strengths of the two departments, enhancing graduates’ career opportunities in industry and research.May 23, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
MSE Department Holds 41st Annual Hilliard Symposium
The event honors the memory of Professor John E. Hilliard and included a keynote address from David Snydacker (PhD ‘16).May 23, 2024
Three McCormick Faculty Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Professors Wei Chen, Mark Hersam, and Uri Wilensky are among the 250 individuals elected to the 2024 class.Apr 26, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Sheila Gujrathi, Grace Wang to Address 2024 Northwestern Engineering Graduates
On June 10, Gujrathi and Wang will speak at the McCormick Undergraduate Convocation and PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony, respectively.Apr 23, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News