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Aaron W. Saak Offers Four Directionally Correct Principles for PhD and Master’s Graduates
Saak, president and CEO of Crane NXT, and Dean Christopher Schuh spoke at the June 15 PhD Hooding and Master’s Recognition Ceremony.Jun 16, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Antonio Daniels Shares Seven Pieces of Advice with Graduates
Daniels, chief information officer at Comcast Business, and Dean Christopher Schuh spoke at the 2026 Undergraduate Convocation on June 15.Jun 16, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Learning Collaboratively Alongside Robots
For his final MSR project, Joe Blom (MSR '25) developed a proof of concept of a robot that learned a task together with the userJun 4, 2026
Cleared for Takeoff
Logan Bowell’s (MSR ‘25) summer internship work helped ensure Air Force pilots have an accurate view out of the cockpits of their high-performance fighter jets.May 7, 2026
Antonio Daniels, Aaron W. Saak to Speak at 2026 Graduation Ceremonies
On June 15, the two respected alumni will address graduates at the McCormick Undergraduate Convocation and PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony, respectively.Apr 30, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Engineering Creative Machines
Catherine Maglione (MSR ‘25) spent her MSR internship developing AI-driven painting systems for one of the most influential forces in contemporary art.Apr 27, 2026
Sure and Steady
Sharwin Patil (MSR ‘25) springboarded from his final MSR project—an effort to help other roboticists—to a full-time role helping a startup attempt to revolutionize online grocery fulfillment.Apr 14, 2026
A Robot-Assisted Solution for Spinal Surgery
Kassidy Shedd (MSR '24) used her MSR final project to explore how to make robot-assisted surgeries more accessible.Feb 4, 2026
Luijten Named New Northwestern Provost
Erik Luijten, a McCormick associate dean and professor, will become Northwestern’s chief academic officer.Jan 7, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
MSR Alumni Celebrate the Program's 10-Year History
More than 100 graduates, faculty, and guests returned to campus to recognize the program's past, present, and future.Jan 5, 2026
Christine Schyvinck Urges Graduates to Embrace Creativity, Leadership, and Iteration
The president, CEO, and chairman of Shure Incorporated, Schyvinck spoke at the Dec. 13 PhD Hooding and Master’s Recognition Ceremony, reciting how three principles have guided her career.Dec 15, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Christine Schyvinck to Speak at PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony
A longtime Shure executive whose leadership has driven the company’s global expansion, operational excellence, and culture of innovation, Schyvinck will speak at the December 13 ceremony.Dec 10, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Teaching a Robot to Learn
Kris Weng (MSR '25) used his MSR final project to develop a dextrous robotic hand and arm that learns as it provides assistance.Dec 6, 2025
Watch: New MSR Students Demonstrate First Major Projects
The first-quarter Embedded Systems in Robotics course sets the foundation for the rest of students' experience in the MSR program.Oct 23, 2025
Helping Wheelchairs Navigate Autonomously
Graham Clifford (MSR '24) shares how his final MSR project could help wheelchair users more easily navigate their surroundings.Sep 16, 2025
