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New AI Method Reveals Material Interfaces
A computational approach developed by Professor Chris Wolverton could help scientists design more efficient, durable, and reliable electronic technologies.Jul 31, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Flexible DNA Transforms Protein Crystallization
A new approach developed by Professor Chad Mirkin reveals proteins’ structures and enables next-gen flexible biomaterials.Jul 29, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Chad Mirkin Receives American Chemical Society’s Top Honor
Mirkin is being honored for his pioneering contributions to nanochemistry and dedication to the field.Jul 17, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
AI Gets a Cerebellum
Professor Mark Hersam led a team that developed a cerebellum-inspired electronic device that detects unexpected events while using about 10,000 times less computing power than conventional AI.Jul 10, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
New Model Shows How Metallic Alloys Behave at the Nanoscale
Research from Northwestern Engineering's Fadi Abdeljawad offers a way to understand and ultimately design advanced metallic materials.Jul 10, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Rajan Kumar Selected for New Materials Educator Award
The award recognizes exceptional early-career professionals in materials science and engineering who demonstrate early teaching excellence and instructional innovation.Jul 1, 2026
Kathleen Stair Selected for Michael Ashby Outstanding Materials Educator Award
The award honors individuals who have made distinguished, exceptional contributions and demonstrated notable leadership in the field of materials science and engineering education.Jun 24, 2026
‘Light in a Bottle’ Liquid Can Harvest and Store Energy from Multiple Sources
Science wrote about the substance developed by Professor Samuel Stupp that has “remarkable” behavior and could lead to devices powered by energy-rich gels.Jun 19, 2026|from Science
Aaron W. Saak Offers Four Directionally Correct Principles for PhD and Master’s Graduates
Saak, president and CEO of Crane NXT, and Dean Christopher Schuh spoke at the June 15 PhD Hooding and Master’s Recognition Ceremony.Jun 16, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Antonio Daniels Shares Seven Pieces of Advice with Graduates
Daniels, chief information officer at Comcast Business, and Dean Christopher Schuh spoke at the 2026 Undergraduate Convocation on June 15.Jun 16, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Cell-Inspired Material Captures Energy and Releases It on Demand
Developed by Professor Samuel Stupp, the shape-shifting liquid transforms into an energy-rich gel that stores power for months.Jun 11, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Video Game Stroke Rehab Restores Arm Movement in Chronic Stroke Survivors
A game directly treated impaired arm rather than teaching ways to compensate for lack of function, and Professor John Rogers is working to make the game’s wearable device completely wireless.Jun 10, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Grad Spotlight: Malachi Cohen
Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in materials science and engineering, Cohen balanced his academics and his commitment to the Northwestern men’s swimming team.Jun 10, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
National Science Foundation Grant Puts Chicago at the Center of an Expanding Water Economy
Crain’s Chicago Business writes that a US National Science Foundation grant will boost Chicago’s role in efforts to turn wastewater into a valuable economic resource, highlighting the work done by Professor Vinayak Dravid.Jun 9, 2026|from Crain's Chicago Business
ASME Magazine Names Ryan Truby to Watch List
The list, published by Mechanical Engineering Magazine, recognizes 25 early-career engineers who are chasing breakthroughs in their respective fields.Jun 1, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News