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Airplane and Hospital Air Is Cleaner than You Might Think
Professor Erica Hartmann conducted the first study to use worn face masks as a passive tool to monitor indoor air.
New Coating Method Stabilizes Fragile Magnetic Material for Next-Generation Quantum Devices
An ultrathin protective coating developed by Professor Mark Hersam makes air-sensitive magnetic material compatible with quantum circuits and advanced measurements.
Mirkin Awarded Prestigious International Harvey Prize
Professor Chad Mirkin was selected for his pioneering discoveries in nanoscience.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
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.