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3D Printing and Citrate Biomaterials Could Allow Dissolvable Stents
Using technologies produced at Northwestern, Professors Guillermo Ameer and Cheng Sun developed a stent showing similar safety and efficacy to commercially produced versions.Jun 14, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
AI Algorithm Identifies High-Performing Electrolytes for Batteries
A new tool developed by a team with Professors Wei Chen and James Rondinelli provides a solution to an intractable problem in the chemical space.Jun 12, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Sheila Gujrathi Tells Her Story to Graduating Seniors
Gujrathi, a biotechnology entrepreneur and executive, healthcare investor, and drug developer with more than 25 years of experience, and Dean Christopher Schuh spoke at the 2024 Undergraduate Convocation on June 10.Jun 11, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Grace Wang Tells Graduates to Think Big, Value Others, and Themselves
Wang, president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Dean Christopher Schuh spoke at the 2024 PhD Hooding and Master’s Recognition Ceremony on June 10.Jun 11, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Three McCormick Faculty Participating in Frontiers of Engineering Symposium
Erica Hartmann, Emma Alexander, and Ryan Truby are three of 100 outstanding early career engineers who will meet for an intensive 2 1/2-day symposium to discuss cutting-edge developments in four areas.Jun 5, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Grad Spotlight: Ben Forbes Discusses his Splashy Time at McCormick
Forbes, a BS/MS student graduating this month from Northwestern Engineering with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, conducted robotics research and enjoyed a career on the University swimming team.Jun 5, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Northwestern Engineering Launches Joint Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science MS Program
The new master’s program will offer a curriculum that combines the strengths of the two departments, enhancing graduates’ career opportunities in industry and research.May 23, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Self-Driving Wheelchairs Could Soon Be Reality, Inspiring Independence for Users
Fox-32 Chicago profiled Professor Brenna Argall and her work on power wheelchairs.May 13, 2024|from Fox-32 Chicago
Random Robots Are More Reliable
A new AI algorithm for robots developed by Professor Todd Murphey and PhD candidates Thomas Berrueta and Allison Pinosky consistently outperforms state-of-the-art systems.May 2, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Three McCormick Faculty Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Professors Wei Chen, Mark Hersam, and Uri Wilensky are among the 250 individuals elected to the 2024 class.Apr 26, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Sheila Gujrathi, Grace Wang to Address 2024 Northwestern Engineering Graduates
On June 10, Gujrathi and Wang will speak at the McCormick Undergraduate Convocation and PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony, respectively.Apr 23, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Northwestern Robotics Team Demonstrates Mocobots to Tech Leaders
The Omnid team was one of 20 demonstrations at the MARS Conference hosted by Jeff Bezos.Apr 5, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
An AI-Driven Design Framework for Programmable Material Systems
The framework developed by a team with Professor Wei Chen could enhance the design and functionality of programmable material systems, whose applications are diverse and impactful.Mar 27, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Once Again, Student Team Selected for NASA BIG Idea Challenge
The Northwestern proposal to explore expandable technology for lunar structures received $146,420.85 in funding.Mar 18, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Northwestern Student Makes History in Space
As a software engineering intern for Intuitive Machines, Benjamin Coveler contributed to the first US moon mission in 50 years.Mar 8, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News