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Introducing BotChocolate
Students in the MSR program’s Embedded Systems in Robotics course talk about the challenges of creating a hot chocolate-making machine.Mar 17, 2023
The Building Blocks of Success
Four students used the lessons learned in Embedded Systems in Robotics to construct an assistant that helps humans play Jenga.Mar 9, 2023
Bringing Robotics to the High Seas
Peter Sauer came to the MSR program looking to combine his passion for robotics and the water; he’s now helping bolster maritime security for the U.S. in the Middle East.Feb 20, 2023
Making Autonomous Transportation a Reality
Roboticists are playing a key role in transforming the transportation industry into a field filled with autonomous vehicles.Feb 9, 2023
Becoming Prepared for Life After MSR
Four recent MSR graduates reflect on their time in the program and offer advice to future MSR students.Jan 24, 2023
Julio M. Ottino Selected for 2023 G.I. Taylor Medal
Awarded by the Society of Engineering Science, Ottino was recognized for “pioneering theoretical and experimental contributions to the fluid mechanics of mixing.”Jan 23, 2023|from Northwestern Engineering News
Finding Her Wonderland
Zhouru Zhang’s internship at Argonne National Laboratory helped sharpen her robotics skills and gave her focus as she nears graduation from the MSR program.Jan 9, 2023
Helping a Robot Pick up a Pen
An early-year hackathon prepared MSR students with fundamentals they'll build on during the rest of their time in the program.Dec 16, 2022
Sharmila Mulligan Stresses Curiosity During Commencement Remarks
Mulligan spoke at the Saturday, December 10 PhD Hooding and Master’s Recognition Ceremony, telling graduates that curiosity is “the very basis of education.”Dec 12, 2022|from Northwestern Engineering News
Roboticists' Role in Healthcare and Medicine
As robotic systems are becoming more common in hospitals across the country, so too is the need for roboticists who understand those systems and can use robotics to make a difference.Nov 18, 2022
Search Committee Formed to Find New Dean of the McCormick School of Engineering
The individual chosen will succeed Julio M. Ottino, who will step down as dean at the end of the academic year.Nov 16, 2022|from Northwestern Engineering News
Surgical Safeguard
Devesh Bhura brought his MSR experience to Johnson & Johnson MedTech this summer to help the company develop a new operating room robot.Nov 9, 2022
Moving Mobility Forward
Marshall Johnson hopes he — and future MSR students — are able to use his final MSR project to advance sip-and-puff technology and help individuals who do not have use of their hands.Oct 26, 2022
Highlighting Robotics Careers in Nine Distinct Industries
The MSR program launched a new content series that explains how roboticists function in a range of fields and how the program prepares students to thrive in those roles.Oct 14, 2022
Paving a Safer Road for Autonomous Vehicles
Bill Bi's work as a software engineer for autonomous vehicle startup Argo AI was honed during his time in Northwestern Engineering's Master of Science in Robotics (MSR) program.Aug 24, 2022