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Interning with Surgical Precision
Two MSR students look back on their summer at Johnson & Johnson helping prepare the next generation of operating room robots.Nov 20, 2023
Second-Year Students Reflect on MSR Hackathon
Students who are now in their final quarter share how their first week in MSR prepared them for the rest of their time in the program.Nov 10, 2023
Stretching her Skills at Boston Dynamics
Katie Hughes (MSR ‘23) discusses her summer internship and how she helped add new skills to the company’s warehouse robot.Oct 27, 2023
Meet Willie, The Autonomous Guide Dog
Marthinus Nel (MSR ‘23) was inspired by a friend who has epileptic seizures to create a robot pal that helps those with visual impairments.Aug 10, 2023
Northwestern Establishes Julio M. Ottino Professorship
The professorship recognizes Ottino’s leadership and long-term commitment to the University and the McCormick School of Engineering.Jul 25, 2023|from Northwestern Engineering News
Creating a Helping Hand
Ritika Ghosh talks about the complexities that made her MSR independent project a challenge and the lessons she learned on the journey to success.Jul 10, 2023
Robot Block Party at MSI
MSR students participated in the annual robotics celebration at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry to present their projects and introduce a new generation to robotics.Jun 20, 2023
Christina Kosmowski Encourages Graduating Seniors to Say Yes
Kosmowski, CEO at LogicMonitor, and Dean Julio M. Ottino spoke at the 2023 Undergraduate Convocation on June 11.Jun 12, 2023|from Northwestern Engineering News
Rodney D. Priestley Challenges Graduates to Use Education for Good
Priestley and Dean Julio M. Ottino spoke at the PhD Hooding and Master’s Recognition Ceremony on June 11, part of Northwestern’s 165th Commencement.Jun 12, 2023|from Northwestern Engineering News
Climbing the Robotics Ladder
Liz Metzger talks about how the success she found through her independent project has set her up for the rest of the MSR program – and her career.Jun 9, 2023
Christopher Schuh Named Dean of McCormick School of Engineering
A renowned researcher, entrepreneur, educator, and alumnus, Schuh will join Northwestern from MIT.Jun 6, 2023|from Northwestern Engineering News
First-Quarter MSR Students Complete Robotics Projects
A new MSR video highlights first-quarter students who created robots that play air hockey and Jenga, make hot chocolate, wield a lightsaber, and keep a balloon off the floor.May 23, 2023
Drifting into a New Space
Meg Sindelar (MSR ‘23) talks about creating a drifting autonomous parallel parking remote-control car.May 11, 2023
Finding Hope in The After
Anna Garverick’s summer internship leaned on her MSR lessons to help bring joy and functionality back to stroke survivor Henry Evans.Apr 19, 2023
Learning to Move Forward
Kailey Smith talks about how the MSR program changed her mindset and taught her the skills needed to excel in her role as an applications engineer at Tutor Intelligence.Apr 10, 2023
