AI and the Law: The Jury's Still Out
Using generative artificial intelligence in legal services comes with potential benefits—and risks.
Introducing Dean Christopher Schuh
Dean Christopher Schuh reflects on his engineering background, the importance of research translation, his Northwestern roots, and what excites him most about being dean.
Smoothing the Future
Working at the forefront of tribology, Q. Jane Wang and her team continue to advance next-generation technology.
Transforming Our Understanding of Human Biology
Led by Professor Shana Kelley, the new Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago will bring together multi-institutional, interdisciplinary researchers to better understand the biological processes that drive inflammation and disease.
Querrey InQbation Lab
The InQbation Lab provides a home for Northwestern’s highly entrepreneurial faculty to commercialize their scientific discoveries and bring economic growth and opportunities to the Evanston and Chicago communities.
Mindset Matters
Rachel Bishop (PhD '01) transformed her doctorate degree in materials science into a successful global business career.
Designing with Purpose
Isaiah Andrew ('07) applies the rigor and problem-solving discipline of engineering to the ways global brands engage with consumers.
Building the Future of Finance
Combining business savvy with whole-brain engineering, Samar Sen ('01) bridges the gap between traditional banking and digital assets.
Big Idea: AI Algorithm Unblurs the Cosmos
Northwestern Engineering's Emma Alexander and a research team at Tsinghua University have adapted a well-known computer vision algorithm used for sharpening photos and, for the first time, applied it to astronomical images from ground-based telescopes.
Instant Evolution
A team led by Professor Sam Kriegman has developed the first artificial intelligence (AI) to date that can intelligently design robots from scratch.