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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.
Disinfectants Influence Microbes Across Hospital Rooms
Professor Erica Hartmann found that hospital sink drains and airborne dust harbor disinfectant-tolerant bacteria.
Northwestern Network for Collaborative Intelligence Announces Strategic Leaders
Professors Sara Owsley Sood and Chris Wolverton are among the five impactful leaders from across the University who will helm NNCI’s three strategic pillars—Research, Education and Infrastructure—and guide human‑centered AI innovation across Northwestern.Northwestern Engineering Magazine
Fall 2025 Issue: Turning the Tide


Turning the Tide
Northwestern Engineering researchers develop technologies to protect, manage, and recover resources from our water supply.
From Atoms to Innovation
Northwestern engineers are leading the way in applying predictive, data-driven methods to reshape materials design and manufacturing.
Cracking the Code: Preparing Students for an AI-Driven Future
Northwestern Computer Science faculty strike a balance between mastering core skills and leveraging generative AI in CS education.
Power Play
Northwestern’s formula racing team takes to the track with its first drivable electric car.Featured Videos

Shaping the Future of Society and Health
Northwestern’s chemical and biological engineering department is driving innovation across fields that are essential to society and wellbeing.Historic Leadership, Innovative Learning, Interdisciplinary Research
Established more than 60 years ago, Northwestern's materials science department remains at the forefront of the field.