“Put yourself out there.” That was the advice Northern Illinois University engineering student Michael Duraski shared with more than 60 high school students during a
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Huskie Motorsports showcases student engineering in Chicago Auto Show return
After several years away, NIU’s Huskie Motorsports team returned this winter to one of the automotive industry’s most recognizable stages: the Chicago Auto Show. For
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500 Young Innovators Bring Robotics State Championship Energy to NIU
Nearly 500 middle- and high-school students from across Illinois turned the NIU Convocation Center into a high-energy hub of robotics, teamwork and problem-solving on Saturday,
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Fox 32 Chicago segment, COD panel shine pathways for tomorrow’s engineers
There’s no limit to engineering’s impact on our day-to-day lives, so it’s only fitting that our recent regional community outreach wasn’t confined to National Engineers
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‘Engineering the Future’: Curiosity, grit and building connections matter most
Forget the myth of the straight-A math prodigy. To become an engineer, you don’t need the best grades or have industry connections, either. Instead, nurture
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`Engineering the Future’: NIU CEET & Rock Valley College showcase engineering careers on Feb. 24th
High school students from Rockford and neighboring communities will have the opportunity to explore engineering careers and educational pathways close to home during “Engineering the
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Wide variety of NIU engineering students defy one-size-fits-all labels
Throughout all of NIU’s colleges, a series of features called “Huskie Spotlight” offer a glimpse into our students’ myriad journeys. The variety is reflected also
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Joe Sener becomes first CEET grad to receive NIU honorary doctorate
A month ago, when he was inducted into NIU’s College of Engineering and Engineering Technology’s inaugural Hall of Fame class, Joe Sener needed to walk only
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Mechanical engineering professor honored at final NIU football game
During NIU’s final home football game recently, College of Engineering and Engineering Technology associate professor Dr. Iman Salehinia was recognized on the field as part
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CEET’s J. C. La Barbera & his mom become first multi-gen Lincoln Student Laureates
When Joseph “J. C.” La Barbera learned he had been selected Northern Illinois University’s Lincoln Student Laureate, the first person he contacted was a previous
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