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CS+LS Team Wins a Best Paper Award at CHI’26

CS+LS Team Wins a Best Paper Award at CHI’26

A Computer Science and Learning Sciences team led by PhD student Caryn Tran aimed to understand how educational programming tools shape K–12 students’ motivation to learn computer science.
Apr 29, 2026
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Honors and Awards
Hardavellas and dos Reis Named Awardees of NQAC Quantum Grand Challenges Program

Hardavellas and dos Reis Named Awardees of NQAC Quantum Grand Challenges Program

On April 24, Gov. J.B. Pritzker addressed industry leaders, scientists and government officials about “the nation’s best quantum hub” and announced Professors Nikos Hardavellas and Roberto dos Reis among the winners of the Grand Challenges program.
Apr 28, 2026
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Honors and Awards
Northwestern Study Finds Bipartisan-Cited Science Is Rarely Used by Policymakers

Northwestern Study Finds Bipartisan-Cited Science Is Rarely Used by Policymakers

Professor Dashun Wang found that only a small share of scientific papers are cited by both Democrats and Republicans, but those that are tend to be highly influential and concentrated in less politically polarized policy areas.
Apr 24, 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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