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Yonggang Huang Earns ASME Medal, Two International Distinctions
Huang’s pioneering work in mechanics brought him the 2026 ASME Medal, a No. 1 world ranking on Research.com, and election as an honorary fellow of the European Academy of Sciences.
How a Partnership is Tackling Global Health Across Borders and Disciplines
The second Stellenbosch University/Northwestern Global Health Knowledge Hub Conference showcased the partnership’s growing collaborations, including ones involving Northwestern Engineering faculty Matt Glucksberg, Kimberly Gray, Sally McFall, Robert Murphy, and Chad Achenbach; and Provost Erik Luijten opened the event.
Vadim Backman Elected an Optica Fellow
Backman is one of 116 members elected from 23 countries to the 2027 class.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.