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How Electrolytes Could Fuel Computing, Not Just Athletes
Professor Monica Olvera de la Cruz and postdoctoral researcher Ahis Shrestha discovered a new ion-driven flow mechanism in simple channels that could improve energy efficiency and memory in future flexible iontronic devices.
A Faster Way to Innovate Materials
Professors Jeffrey Richards and Jeffrey Lopez embrace concurrent materials design to improve sustainability in manufacturing and battery design.
Segal Design Institute Teams Win Big at VentureCat 2025
Graduate students and alumni from Segal's MMM and EDI programs earned prominent honors and $80,000 in prizes at Northwestern’s student startup competition.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.