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Northwestern Set to Host International Diffusion Conference
The event’s organizers are Northwestern Professors Randall Snurr, Daniel Abrams, Todd Gingrich, Matthew Grayson, and Niall Mangan, and the event will include talks from Northwestern Engineering’s Monica Olvera de la Cruz and Julio M. Ottino.
Sam Kriegman Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award
By generalizing the optimization techniques of artificial neural networks to the design of robots, Kriegman and his team aim to evolve novel robots with important new capabilities that are difficult or impossible to design by hand.
Learning to Protect User Data
In the Foundations of Security and Data Privacy courses, Professor Sruti Bhagavatula emphasizes the need for “security by design,” incorporating security and privacy best practices throughout the design and development lifecycle.Northwestern Engineering Magazine
Spring 2025 Issue: All Hands on Deck
Lending a Hand
A new Northwestern Engineering-led research center—the latest milestone in the school’s long history of robotics leadership—is on a mission to create dexterous robot hands that could transform manufacturing, caregiving, and more.
Biohybrid Systems for Better Living
Northwestern Engineering researchers are defining the future of medicine and health through electronics and innovative materials for applications within and on the human body.
Design for the Community
In Design Thinking and Communication, first-year Northwestern Engineering students work with community partners to address real-world challenges with one-of-a-kind ideas.
Don't Be Duped: How to Spot Deepfakes
Professor V.S. Subrahmanian shares five tips to help avoid getting tricked by modified digital artifacts.Featured Videos
Historic Leadership, Innovative Learning, Interdisciplinary Research
Established more than 60 years ago, Northwestern's materials science department remains at the forefront of the field.
A Northwestern Engineering First-Year Experience
Design Thinking and Communication course unites student teams and community members to solve complex challenges through design projects.