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AI Gets a Cerebellum
Professor Mark Hersam led a team that developed a cerebellum-inspired electronic device that detects unexpected events while using about 10,000 times less computing power than conventional AI.
New Model Shows How Metallic Alloys Behave at the Nanoscale
Research from Northwestern Engineering's Fadi Abdeljawad offers a way to understand and ultimately design advanced metallic materials.
Zdeněk P. Bažant Wins Professor Herbert A. Mang Award
The prize honors an individual who has demonstrated sustained efforts in advancing either theoretical or practical aspects of computational mechanics.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.