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  • Oct
    14

    Midwest Workshop on Multiscale Surface Characterization: Nanoscale and Materials Behavior

    McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering

    9:15 AM

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    Midwest Workshop on Multiscale Surface Characterization

    Northwestern University in collaboration with Anton Paar USA will hold a 1-day webinar on October 14th 2020 from 9:20 am to 12:45 pm via Webex. The theme of the webinar is Nanoscience and Materials Behavior. The ultimate goal of this summit is to inform and inspire present and future leaders while recognizing excellence across the fields of applied sciences, engineering, and physical sciences.

    Speakers:

    Prof. Jane Q. Wang, Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University
    “Surface topography at different scales for different contact interfaces”

    Prof. Alison C. Dunn, Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    “The slippery subject of hydrogel surface characterization”

    Prof. Ange-Therese Akono, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University
    “Fracture at the Microscopic Length Scale”

    Dr. Kathy Walsh, Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    “Putting Pencil to Paper: Multiscale Imaging”

    Mr. Brandon Frye, Anton Paar
    “Advanced Nanoindentation Techniques”

    Student Presentation Contest: There will be a student presentation contest. To be considered for the contest, students must submit an abstract for a 5-min presentation when they register. The presentations will be judged by a panel of scientists from both industry and academia. The presentations will be based on the clarity and the soundness of the content and on the quality of the delivery. The prizes will be announced by email after the workshop.

    Registration details: Registration is required to attend. The deadline to register is September 21st, 2020. To register, please complete the form at following URL https://sites.northwestern.edu/mscworkshop/registration/

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    TIME Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 9:15 AM - 12:45 PM

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    CONTACT Alison Rodriguez    alison.rodriguez@northwestern.edu EMAIL

    CALENDAR McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering

  • 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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    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

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  • Sep
    12

    New Undergraduate Fall 2025 Registration

    University Academic Calendar

    All Day

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    TIME Friday, September 12, 2025

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

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  • 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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    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

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  • Sep
    16

    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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