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Scientists Develop Low-Energy Method to Produce Ethylene from Waste Gas

Scientists Develop Low-Energy Method to Produce Ethylene from Waste Gas

Ethylene—the chemical used to create much of the world’s plastics—has a carbon problem that Professor Ted Sargent is working to solve.
Feb 17, 2026
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Reshaping AI-Enabled Discovery and Understanding from the Molecular to the Media

Reshaping AI-Enabled Discovery and Understanding from the Molecular to the Media

More than 415 guests registered to attend the three Distinguished Speaker Series events NNCI hosted this month.
Feb 17, 2026
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Events
Advancing the Science of Engagement in Digital Safety Research

Advancing the Science of Engagement in Digital Safety Research

On Jan. 16, the Center for Human-Computer Interaction + Design convened an interdisciplinary group of bold thinkers to explore strategies around the ethical and effective community engagement of vulnerable users in digital spaces.
Feb 17, 2026
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Northwestern Engineering Magazine

Fall 2025 Issue: Turning the Tide

McCormick Magazine
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Turning the Tide

Northwestern Engineering researchers develop technologies to protect, manage, and recover resources from our water supply.
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From Atoms to Innovation

Northwestern engineers are leading the way in applying predictive, data-driven methods to reshape materials design and manufacturing.
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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.
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Power Play

Northwestern’s formula racing team takes to the track with its first drivable electric car.
 

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