DeKalb, Ill. – Rep. Lauren Underwood visited Northern Illinois University Friday, Jan. 20, to celebrate Congressionally directed funding of $1.5 million to the College of Engineering
Read moreCareer Opportunities in Sustainable Energy Are Growing
For students who dream of a career where they can contribute to the world by promoting sustainable energy and conservation of our planet’s resources, the
Read moreEngineering Tech Receives Seed Grants to Enhance Agriculture
The Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) recently awarded seed grants to two NIU groups of faculty and others around the state that work together to help improve
Read moreBob Boey, instrumental in starting the College of Engineering, retires from NIU Board of Trustees
Nearly a quarter of century after helping to create NIU’s first independent governing board, Bob Boey has decided to turn the page. Today’s Board of
Read moreStudent Organization Spotlight: Getting SHPE Done
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, (SHPE) pronounced ship, is one of NIU’s 18 STEM-related student organizations. Focusing on promoting STEM fields in the Hispanic
Read moreNIU Student Presents Undergraduate Research
Adam Watson, NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) student, presented his undergraduate research at the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), Chicago section
Read moreSolar Power Projects at NIU and Abroad
Solar energy is one of the best kept secrets of the world. In the U.S., only 1% of our energy comes from solar power, but
Read moreNIU Baja Helmet Cam
Ride along with the NIU Mini Baja Team at Michigan Tech.
Read moreBAJA 2011 Results
Over the last two years, the NIU Mini Baja Team has been able to reach all of our goals we had set out to accomplish.
Read moreKatie Doonan’s Scholarship Speech (Awesome)
Katie Doonan Scholarship Banquet Most engineers know what they are going to be as young children…or at least their parents do. They are the kids
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