Northwestern University professor Ann Bradlow has been selected as 2023 fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the largest general scientific society in the world. The 2023 class of AAAS Fellows includes 502 scientists, engineers and innovators...
One of 30 students nationwide to be honored for potential to make significant contributions to U.S. society or culture Minjung Kim, a graduate student in the department of chemistry in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded the...
Four Weinberg College faculty at Northwestern are among the 2024 Guggenheim Fellows recently named by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. The faculty members are Mike Cloud, Chad Mirkin, Teri Odom, and Krista Thompson. This year, the foundation awarded 188 Guggenheim Fellowships...
Northwestern mineralogist leads lunar soil analysis for NASA’s MMPACT project Most people are familiar with the iconic photograph of astronaut Buzz Aldrin’s boot print on the surface of the moon. But what, exactly, is in the soil that holds the imprint...
On April 8, the much-hyped total solar eclipse arrives, passing across North America. These dramatic celestial spectacles — in which the moon completely blocks out the sun — have long captured attention, shaping history and the way we understand space. “Historically, [a...
Meet Simone Laszuk, who graduated from Northwestern in 2021 from the Environmental Policy and Culture (EPC) Program. What inspired you to pursue study in the Environmental Policy and Culture (EPC) Program? I have always been incredibly passionate about the environment. In high...
Meet Helen Bradshaw, who graduated from Northwestern in 2023 from the Environmental Policy and Culture (EPC) Program. What inspired you to pursue study in the Environmental Policy and Culture (EPC) Program? I grew up on a farm in rural Florida, and I was...
Results of a global poll on water experiences will be made public on World Water Day As populations around the world grapple with water security challenges that threaten lives, livelihoods and political stability, this year’s World Water Day on March 22 highlights the...
"Reaching Your Dream" series tells stories of Northwestern alums who found their dream careers thanks to Chicago Field Studies (CFS), an academic internship program that matches over 500 students every year with over 250 employer partners. CFS participants receive guidance...
Scientists look to create a clearer picture of what happens when you combine climate change with urban environments Climate change could have an impact on an important part of the day — breakfast. As a result of fewer trees, reduced tree health...
