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Dealing With Distractions
Felix Wang’s work at MIT teaching robots to stay on course was made possible by his time in the MSR program. As he continues to pursue his PhD, Wang remains grateful for the knowledge MSR gave him.Jun 20, 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
Witnessing Machine Learning's Potential
Ava Zahedi looks back on how she used machine learning in MSR and how those experiences prepared her for her current work as a robotics and automation software engineer at Kasalis.Jun 6, 2024
Seeing the Power of Machine Learning
Hang Yin’s high school experience opened his eyes to the future of robotics that he now is helping to mold.May 24, 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
Inside The Mouse-Hunting Mission
Dilan Wijesinghe’s final MSR project advanced robotics research that could help increase understanding of complicated mental health issues.Apr 23, 2024
Helping a Robot Dog Navigate Through Crowds
Katie Hughes looks back on her capstone project and the challenges she faced helping a robot dog move through a group without any collisions.Apr 10, 2024
Bringing Computer Vision to Zoox
Adam Pollack leans on his MSR lessons as a software engineer at Zoox, a company looking to develop a fleet of autonomous vehicles and reduce the snarl of automobile traffic in urban areas.Mar 20, 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
Machine Learning From Day One
The MSR program is ensuring students are comfortable working with and developing new uses for machine learning.Feb 26, 2024
Creating a Prosthetic Ankle From Scratch
Liz Metzger wanted the chance to create a medical device that could help change lives. The MSR program’s final project gave her the opportunity to do just that.Feb 14, 2024
Teaching Robots to Help
Nick Morales used his final project in the MSR program to investigate a form of robotics that enables machines to predict human intent to move and position large, heavy objects.Jan 23, 2024
Finnigan, Ankeny Named to MS Leadership Positions
Shelley Finnigan will serve as associate dean for master’s and professional education, while Casey Ankeny has been appointed assistant dean for TGS master’s programs.Jan 18, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Impactful Internship at Intuitive
Dilan Wijesinghe and Marno Nel share how their MSR experience prepared them to thrive at a progressive company making next-generation robots to assist in the operating room.Jan 10, 2024
