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Leveraging the Whole-Brain Network
Research centers empower interdisciplinary collaboration to confront global challenges.
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Practical Solutions for a Healthier World
Northwestern industrial engineers work to make healthcare delivery more efficient, more reliable, and safer.
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Confronting Our Planet’s Polymer Problem
Northwestern researchers seek solutions to the plastics pollution dilemma with new ideas on polymer design and upcycling.
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Lab Tour: Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics
With broad applications across medicine, rehabilitation, and sports, QSIB supports the entire ecosystem of translational science all under one roof.
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Breaking the Mold
Jian Cao is shaping the future of manufacturing with her pioneering efforts in mechanical engineering.
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Advancing Medicine with Nanocarriers
With the mindset and discipline of an engineer, Professor Evan Scott seeks to improve drug therapy efficiency and effectiveness for a wide range of diseases.
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Making AI Safety a Priority
A collaboration between Northwestern Engineering and Underwriters Laboratories has spawned a new research hub that will focus on integrating safety into AI design.
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Agility and Resilience in the Face of Challenge
Andres Barry credits his Northwestern experience for his ability to navigate complexity and uncertainty in the travel industry.
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Power Player
Invenergy’s Maggie Pakula is building a better future through sustainable energy solutions.
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Using Technology to Strategic Advantage
At Accenture, Annette Rippert helps leading companies reimagine business through the power of technology and human ingenuity.
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The Perfect Springboard
Melissa & Doug CEO Fernando Mercé applied his industrial engineering background to achieve C-level success in the business world.
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Big Idea
“Dancing molecules” successfully repair severe spinal cord injuries.