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Continuing to Problem Solve

Rafael Ochoa (MPM '17) talks about his life growing up in Venezuela, how he became a project manager, and what he loves most about the field.
Nov 11, 2024

John A. “Mac” McQuown, Northwestern Alumni Medalist and Benefactor, Dies at 90

An entrepreneur, financial innovator, and philanthropist, McQuown made an impact on sustainability, environmentalism and engineering research.
Oct 25, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News

A Non-Traditional Career Path

Ahmet Eryaman's (MPM '96) unique career path showcases how project management skills learned in MPM are applicable across industries.
Oct 24, 2024

Solving the Preconstruction Puzzle

Taeho Lee (MPM '01) explains what life is like as a director of preconstruction and what skills he learned 20-plus years ago that he still relies on today.
Oct 14, 2024

Innovative Payment Solutions in the Built Environment

Unique project management scenarios posed in the MPM capstone course helped students bridge academic knowledge with real-world applications.
Sep 24, 2024

A Global Journey and a Digital Transformation

Carolina Fong Guzzy moved from Mexico to MPM to learn the managerial side of the construction industry. Today, she applies lessons learned in the program to the software and services firm she founded in Dubai.
Jul 24, 2024

From Architects in India to Project Managers in Chicago

Shreya Itika and Neeti Thakkar followed similar paths to the MPM program, and now the two are working together at professional services firm STV Inc.
Jun 27, 2024

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

Communicating Effectively for the Built Environment

A reimagined MPM class allows students to understand the hows and whys of impactful communication.
Jun 3, 2024

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

Innovative Architecture

Rogelio Almaguer created his own architecture firm in Mexico thanks to the knowledge he gained in the MPM program. Now, he's looking to leverage technology to help the company grow globally.
Mar 14, 2024

Northwestern Engineering Hosts Panel of Alumni Entrepreneurs

A panel of Northwestern alumni entrepreneurs emphasized the importance of risk-taking and continuous learning.
Mar 12, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News

Turning to MPM to Make a Difference

Recent graduate Anthony Logrono is already benefiting from the lessons he learned in MPM. He hopes to one day apply those lessons to his native Dominican Republic.
Mar 4, 2024

Society of Women Engineers Hosts 2024 Career Day for Girls

Around 180 Chicago-area middle school and high school students signed up to visit campus as part of the February 24 event.
Feb 27, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
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