Chafing Against Regulation, Silicon Valley Pivots to Pandemic

Engineering News

Apr 14, 2020

High-Tech Methods Unlock the Perplexing Structural Features of a Mineral

In a collaboration with researchers from China, NUANCE scientists discovered the mysterious polytypic features within the metastable vaterite CaCO3, potentially leading to more widespread use of this unique form of calcium carbonate.

Meet the New Director of Engineering Career Development

Erik J. Friedman joined McCormick in September after seven years as associate dean of career development and industry relations at Columbia College following a 15-year run at DePaul University.

Megan Greenfield to Address Graduates at PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony

Greenfield, a partner at McKinsey & Company, will speak to graduates and their families during a ceremony on December 9 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall.

Durable Plastic Pollution Easily, Cleanly Degrades with New Catalyst

Fishing nets, carpet, and clothing developed by Professors Tobin Marks and Linda Broadbelt break down without leaving harmful byproducts behind.

Northwestern Engineering Team Wins NASA Prize

The group won the Systems Engineering Award at the NASA Breakthrough, Innovative and Game-Changing (BIG) Challenge finals held in November at the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland.

Chafing Against Regulation, Silicon Valley Pivots to Pandemic

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