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Northwestern Engineering Names Winners of 2026 Cole-Higgins Awards
Gina Fong, Branden Ghena, Colin Hisey, and Suzanne Olds received teaching awards, while Greg Wagner earned the advising award.
Wearable Nanotech Could Combat Nerve Agents
Water-activated nanoparticles developed by Professors Nathan Gianneschi and Omar Farha absorb deadly toxins faced by soldiers and farmers.
Dayne Swearer Receives DARPA Young Faculty Award
The program aims to identify and engage standout researchers in junior faculty positions.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.