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Chad Mirkin Receives American Chemical Society’s Top Honor
Mirkin is being honored for his pioneering contributions to nanochemistry and dedication to the field.
New Spinning Drone Hides in Plain Sight
By exploiting the quirks of human vision, Professors Michael Rubenstein, Emma Alexander, and Sam Kriegman designed a drone that nearly disappears right before the eyes.
Patients Demand More from AI Health Tools than Just Answers
A research team examined how pregnant people expect AI-powered health tools to support stress management and desire systems that can help them understand how such tools work.Northwestern Engineering Magazine
Spring 2026 Issue: Hidden Treasure
Hidden Treasure
Northwestern engineers are unearthing new approaches, technologies, and tools to expand the availability of minerals for the future.
Biology, Reimagined: Northwestern's Center for Synthetic Biology at 10
Ten years of discovery—and the breakthroughs still ahead.
The Next Era of Engineering Education
A new core curriculum and degree program will provide students with a foundation tailored for their goals.
Lab Tour: Quantum Oxide Layers Lab
The Quantum Oxide Layers Lab is where Jennifer Fowlie studies transition metal oxides, advanced materials that show unusual quantum behaviors.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.