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Kumar, Wang Named 2025 Researchers to Know
The annual list compiled by the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition, which includes Professors Prem Kumar and Dashun Wang, spotlights state leaders in innovation.
Northwestern Scientists Launch Projects Using the Vera C. Rubin Observatory
McCormick Professors Emma Alexander, Han Liu, Aravindan Vijayaraghavan, and Aggelos Katsaggelos will work on projects that include developing new AI tools and studying the universe’s deepest secrets.
Northwestern Set to Host International Diffusion Conference
The event’s organizers are Northwestern Professors Randall Snurr, Daniel Abrams, Todd Gingrich, Matthew Grayson, and Niall Mangan, and the event will include talks from Northwestern Engineering’s Monica Olvera de la Cruz and Julio M. Ottino.Northwestern Engineering Magazine
Spring 2025 Issue: All Hands on Deck


Lending a Hand
A new Northwestern Engineering-led research center—the latest milestone in the school’s long history of robotics leadership—is on a mission to create dexterous robot hands that could transform manufacturing, caregiving, and more.
Biohybrid Systems for Better Living
Northwestern Engineering researchers are defining the future of medicine and health through electronics and innovative materials for applications within and on the human body.
Design for the Community
In Design Thinking and Communication, first-year Northwestern Engineering students work with community partners to address real-world challenges with one-of-a-kind ideas.
Don't Be Duped: How to Spot Deepfakes
Professor V.S. Subrahmanian shares five tips to help avoid getting tricked by modified digital artifacts.Featured Videos

Historic Leadership, Innovative Learning, Interdisciplinary Research
Established more than 60 years ago, Northwestern's materials science department remains at the forefront of the field.
A Northwestern Engineering First-Year Experience
Design Thinking and Communication course unites student teams and community members to solve complex challenges through design projects.