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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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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CEET’s 10% growth contributes to NIU’s overall 4.3% enrollment increase
Northern Illinois University continues to build momentum, reporting a 4.3% overall enrollment increase this fall. The university now serves 16,078 students, reflecting significant gains among
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NIU Bioplastics Lab earns top honors at two recent conferences
The NIU Bioplastics Lab earned top honors at two events this fall, highlighting the lab’s efforts in sustainable materials research under the guidance of Associate
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Senior Design project sponsor VoxSomnia: `Our experience was overwhelmingly positive.’
As the capstone of our bachelor’s degree programs, student teams tackle senior design projects—real-world challenges drawn from industry. Guided by faculty and professional mentors, they
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CEET prof’s video series empowers next generation of mechanical engineers
“What advice would you give to students just starting your major?” Answers to that simple, straightforward question form the foundation of a video series created
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Empowering undergraduates through research: NIU Bioplastics Lab in focus
At the NIU Bioplastics Lab, a branch of WASTE Labs, lint becomes plastic, soy turns into packaging and hemp is reshaped into building materials. Also
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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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CEET duo’s robotic guide dog idea fetches attention at regional competition
Engineering is at the heart of entrepreneurship, a truth that Han Ju and Rudy Ruelas II have embraced in their first year as NIU engineering
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