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Michael Rubenstein Selected for Chief of Naval Research Fellowship
Launched this year, the program brings highly accomplished academic researchers into the naval science and technology enterprise, giving them the opportunity to apply their expertise to critical US Navy and US Marine Corps challenges.
Lisa Volpatti Receives NSF CAREER Award
Volpatti was one of five University faculty members to earn the prestigious honor.
Advancing AI for Impact, from Forest Canopies to Speech Recognition
The Northwestern Network for Collaborative Intelligence hosted Meta’s Madeline Hinkamp and Technion’s Yossi Keshet for two Summer Speaker Series events highlighting how researchers are harnessing open-source AI to tackle real-world challenges.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.