Hard work, sacrifice and family—those priorities have shaped Tony Aguilar’s life. Growing up in Chicago as the son of Mexican immigrant parents, Aguilar in 2019
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Engineering professor, two CEET alumni share in prestigious Breakthrough Prize
A pair of CEET alumni and one faculty member are among the recipients of one of science’s most prestigious honors. Mechanical Engineering Professor Nick Pohlman
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From finding her footing to lifting others: ’21 CEET grad Natalia Knutsen gives back
For many college graduates, returning to campus is something that happens years—or even decades—down the road. For Natalia Knutsen, it’s become an integral part of
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Senior Design Showcase launches Huskies beyond classroom into industry
On the surface, this weekend’s commencement ceremony signals the next step for nearly 200 graduating NIU engineering students. But inside the NIU Convocation Center last
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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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Founding leaders, distinguished alumni gain selection to CEET Hall of Fame
Trailblazers, innovators and mentors—four remarkable Huskies will make history as the first inductees into the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) Hall of Fame:
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Double CEET grad Haley Cummings plays role in NASA’s Mars exploration
At CEET, we love sharing stories about Huskies who dream big and tackle challenges on some of the world’s biggest stages. Take Haley Cummings, who
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Engineering life on the fly: Joe Sener offers practical message to CEET grads
Engineering thrives on precision—clean lines, exact angles, flawless function. But life? That’s where flexibility, adaptability, and the courage to figure things out on the fly
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2012 CEET graduate Holly Reichard is spring awards ceremony keynote
The power of a determined, resilient mindset — eager to learn from failure — is an indispensable key to success in any endeavor. That was
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Caravello receives ASSP scholarship
Nicholas Caravello, a graduate of the Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health program in Northern Illinois University’s College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, has been
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