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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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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Congratulations to the 2025 Staff, Faculty and Student Award Winners
Congratulations to this year’s honorees at the Scholarship, Staff, Faculty and Student Awards ceremony. Held on May 2 at the NIU Convocation Center, the awards
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CEET’s first doctoral graduate reflects on journey: `Every setback is a lesson’
Growing up in India, Dheeban Kumar was drawn to the logic of mathematics and the precision of science—an early fascination that would later guide his
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Video: ISYE Professor Ziteng Wang explains AI powered gait analysis
Two months ago, “Huskie Trek Talks: Ideas in Motion” included presentations by three CEET faculty members. One was Ziteng Wang, associate professor in the Department
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NIU Engineering at RVC team repeats as Grand Champion at NFPA Challenge
A year ago, the NIU Engineering at RVC (Rock Valley College) team took Grand Champion honors at the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) national competition
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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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From scratch to speedway: NIU Supermileage shines at Eco-marathon
With a fuel efficiency of 139.6 miles per kilowatt hour (4,705 miles equivalent miles per gallon), the NIU Supermileage competition team added to the student
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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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