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Thom Bateman Laces up for His 100th Marathon
Bateman, a senior program coordinator at McCormick, says he hasn’t missed a daily run in seven years.
Jonathan Rivnay Receives Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists
Rivnay’s soft bioelectronics and living pharmacy devices were recognized with the prestigious award that comes with a $250,000 prize.
Professor Emeritus John Rudnicki Passes Away
Rudnicki, who was 75, will be remembered for transforming the understanding of how deformation, diffusion, and shear heating interact during earthquakes.Northwestern Engineering Magazine
Spring 2026 Issue: Hidden Treasure


Hidden Treasure
Northwestern engineers are unearthing new approaches, technologies, and tools to expand the availability of minerals for the future.
Biology, Reimagined: Northwestern's Center for Synthetic Biology at 10
Ten years of discovery—and the breakthroughs still ahead.
The Next Era of Engineering Education
A new core curriculum and degree program will provide students with a foundation tailored for their goals.
Lab Tour: Quantum Oxide Layers Lab
The Quantum Oxide Layers Lab is where Jennifer Fowlie studies transition metal oxides, advanced materials that show unusual quantum behaviors.Featured Videos

Shaping the Future of Society and Health
Northwestern’s chemical and biological engineering department is driving innovation across fields that are essential to society and wellbeing.Historic Leadership, Innovative Learning, Interdisciplinary Research
Established more than 60 years ago, Northwestern's materials science department remains at the forefront of the field.