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Northwestern Tech Helps Power Apple Vision Pro Wheelchair-Control Feature
Apple unveiled a new Vision Pro accessibility feature that allows users to control powered wheelchairs using only their eyes, and technology developed by Professor Brenna Argall helps make it possible.Jun 22, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
New Exoskeleton Therapy Could Redefine How Stroke Survivors Relearn to Walk
Developed by a team with Northwestern Engineering researchers, a first-of-its-kind rehabilitation system virtually connects therapists and patients through robotic exoskeletons.Jun 17, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
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
Grad Spotlight: Hannah Wilks
Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Wilks combined class work, internships, extra-curricular activities during her time as an undergrad student.Jun 12, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Scientists Can Now Watch Materials Fail in Real Time
In a review article, Professor Horacio Espinosa explains how that could speed the design of better batteries, chips, and protective materials.Jun 3, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
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
McCormick Student Entrepreneurs Win VentureCat Grand Prize
Trevor Abbott and Quinn McGinley won $100,000 for HaptE, a computer vision system that reduces execution errors and optimizes the warehouse floor in real time.May 28, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Junsoo Kim Receives NSF CAREER Award
Kim studies the mechanics of soft materials, such as gels, rubbers, and their composites and will receive $678,248 from NSF’s Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation.May 26, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Sinan Keten Wins 2026 Zdenek P. Bažant Medal
The award recognizes significant contributions to the field of mechanics through research, practice, teaching, and outstanding leadership.May 20, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Mechanical Engineering Faculty and Students Earn Major Honors
Faculty and students received national and international awards recognizing research, leadership, and innovation.May 14, 2026
Medals Recognize Horacio Espinosa’s Impact
Espinosa won the Zdeněk P. Bažant Medal for his contributions to the mechanics of failure and damage, and the Horace Mann Medal that honors Brown University graduate school alums.May 6, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Antonio Daniels, Aaron W. Saak to Speak at 2026 Graduation Ceremonies
On June 15, the two respected alumni will address graduates at the McCormick Undergraduate Convocation and PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony, respectively.Apr 30, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Creative Agency in the Age of AI
On Mar. 6, the Center for Human-Computer Interaction + Design convened an interdisciplinary group to explore what creative agency looks like in the age of AI.Apr 3, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Sinan Keten Named New Chair of Northwestern Mechanical Engineering
Keten will succeed Wei Chen, effective September 1, 2026.Mar 11, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News