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Study Reveals New Way Cells Organize Their Genomes
Professor Vadim Backman’s group showed that changing the nucleus’s ionic environment can rapidly reshape chromatin and alter how cancer cells respond to chemotherapy.
Blockchain Networking Start-up bloXroute Acquired by FalconX
bloXroute’s core Blockchain Distribution Network technology—developed by PhD alum Uri Klarman and Professor Aleksandar Kuzmanovic—enables market participants to receive blockchain data and submit transactions with greater speed, reliability, and privacy.
Professor Emeritus Ming-Yang Kao Passes Away
Kao, professor emeritus of computer science, passed away on May 11, 2026. He will be remembered for his contributions to the design, analysis, and implementation of algorithms and the development and broadening of computer science at Northwestern.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.