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Atomic Structure Insights Improve Metal 3D Printing Control

Atomic Structure Insights Improve Metal 3D Printing Control

Using real-time X-rays, Professor Tao Sun revealed how liquid metal structure shapes grain formation during 3D printing.
Jul 21, 2026
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Research
Professor Emeritus Lyle F. Mockros Passes Away

Professor Emeritus Lyle F. Mockros Passes Away

Mockros will be remembered for his contributions to the field of fluid dynamics and the development of biomedical engineering at Northwestern.
Jul 21, 2026
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Announcements
Chad Mirkin Receives American Chemical Society’s Top Honor

Chad Mirkin Receives American Chemical Society’s Top Honor

Mirkin is being honored for his pioneering contributions to nanochemistry and dedication to the field.
Jul 17, 2026
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Honors and Awards
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Northwestern Engineering Magazine

Spring 2026 Issue: Hidden Treasure

McCormick Magazine
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Hidden Treasure

Northwestern engineers are unearthing new approaches, technologies, and tools to expand the availability of minerals for the future.
Julius Lucks and Danielle Tullman-Ercek in lab

Biology, Reimagined: Northwestern's Center for Synthetic Biology at 10

Ten years of discovery—and the breakthroughs still ahead.
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The Next Era of Engineering Education

A new core curriculum and degree program will provide students with a foundation tailored for their goals.
People working in Quantum Oxide Layers Lab

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.
 

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