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Lab Tour: Materials Science Teaching Lab
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering’s renovated teaching lab is designed to promote active learning and facilitate student work groups.
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Engineering Stroke Recovery
Discipline, determination, and drive combine with biomedical innovation to enhance and accelerate physical therapy.
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Synthetic Biology Comes of Age
Northwestern's Center for Synthetic Biology aims to have a dramatic impact on medicine, the environment, and education.
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Eyes Forward: Expert Insights on Engineering's Future
Northwestern Engineering faculty members look at what to expect from materials, energy, and more in the coming decade.
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Catalysts for Positive Change
Northwestern Engineering women find the respect, support, and inspiration they need to lead the future of engineering.
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Supporting Women: A Legacy Still in the Making
Strong women in engineering at Northwestern have solidified a foundation for success for generations to come.
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Determined Team Leader
Melissa Anyetei (’02) views legal negotiations through the eye of an engineer.
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Creating Clarity
Jeff Smith (’92) finds inspiration at the dynamic intersection of technology and design.
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The Inventive Mind of an Intrapreneur
With more than 60 patents to his credit, Edgar Menezes (MS ’79, PhD ’80) helped lead innovation at Johnson & Johnson for three decades.
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Mining the Future
David Snydacker (PhD ’16) explores new ways to extract maximum value from lithium.
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Geometrically Freezing Out Frost
Professor Kyoo-Chul (Ken) Park and researchers discover a way to reduce frost formation significantly.