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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`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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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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NIU engineering faculty named ISTC “Researcher to Know” for 2025
We’re thrilled to congratulate one of our own from NIU’s College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Associate Professor Mahdi Vaezi, on being selected as a
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In Northern Now: Dean Dave Grewell’s Bold Vision for CEET Takes Flight
The Spring 2025 issue of Northern Now, NIU’s alumni magazine, includes a feature story on CEET Dean Dave Grewell. You can read the article below,
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Senior Design Showcase draws 1,300-plus, recognizes outstanding teams
Over 1,300 people attended the Senior Design Project Showcase on May 2 to explore the wide-ranging innovations of CEET seniors whose efforts exemplify the college’s
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On May 2: Innovative engineering solutions at Senior Design Showcase
NIU’s 2025 Senior Design Showcase on Friday, May 2, will offer a compelling look at the next wave of engineering innovation, from robotic arms and
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Calling all innovators! NIU launches National Academy of Inventors chapter
There’s more to it, of course, but the basic formula for inventions might be broken down into two pieces: build on prior knowledge and apply
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Sustainable Innovation Thrives at NIU’s Bioplastics Lab
Northern Illinois University’s Department of Engineering Technology is making waves in sustainable material research with its bioplastics laboratory. This facility addresses one of the world’s
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CEET’s Innovation Showcase highlights AI’s role in education and industry
The four panelists who gathered last Friday for the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology’s Innovation Showcase were joined by an unseen but increasingly influential
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