The Northwestern facility will be the nation’s first open automated lab for designing, building, and testing proteins.

Academics OverviewExplore our degrees, programs, courses, and other enrichment opportunities. All Areas of StudyView a chart of all study areas cross-categorized by degree type. Undergraduate Study ...

The US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission has selected four projects with ties to Northwestern University for Phase I funding, including three involving Northwestern Engineering faculty. The ...

Quantum signals are extremely fragile and can be overwhelmed by the intense optical noise generated by conventional internet traffic, requiring costly dedicated infrastructure for quantum networks.

Laser additive manufacturing can produce advanced parts, but the resulting metal microstructures are unpredictable for complex alloys, limiting reliability for critical applications. Metal 3D printing ...

Lyle F. Mockros (’56, MS ’58), professor emeritus of biomedical engineering and chemical engineering, passed away at the age of 92 on May 6, 2026. He was known for his contributions to the field of ...

Learn more about alumni of the Master of Science in Robotics at Northwestern University.

Photonics and optoelectronics are branches of science and technology that deal with the generation, manipulation, and detection of light (photons). While photonics focuses on the fundamental ...

CS PhD students are guaranteed funding through the 5th year of the program. In the first year, students are supported through TGS Fellowships. In subsequent years, students may be funded through ...

The AquaLab conducts research on large-scale distributed systems and networking. Its approach is mainly experimental, focusing on the design, deployment, and evaluation of systems that people use.

McCormick’s Combined BS/MS Program allows undergraduates to pursue a bachelor’s degree (BS) and master’s degree (MS) simultaneously, shortening the time required to earn a master’s degree. It is also ...

The MSAI curriculum is systematically organized to build on the students’ increasing knowledge of complex AI technologies and workflows. Students learn to recognize the psychological and design ...