The following article originally appeared in Inside Higher Ed. A few years ago, Northwestern University alumnus Stephen Colbert spoke to our graduating seniors about improvisation. He said one of the ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Like them, I began my career behind the scenes. I studied astrophysics before diving into ...

Most people think of the children’s classic “Charlotte’s Web” as a story of devoted friendship between a spider and a pig. But it can also be read as a story of a budding engineer – Charlotte – who ...

Lately, there has been a lot of discussion highlighting the need for incorporating social sciences in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) disciplines in order to foster creativity, ...

The past three years have been turbulent for the technology industry. Following a period of fast growth as organizations and individuals embraced a digital-first mindset amid the pandemic, our ...

How often did you encounter engineering lessons in your school years? The answer for most of us is “never.” Students that happened to do well at math and science might select engineering as a field of ...

When Ameet Mallik (’94, MS ’95) arrived at Northwestern in 1990 and began pursuing a degree in chemical engineering, he was filled with a love of physics, chemistry, and math. Shown by his father — a ...

Katie Dufficy, an ex-colleague and good friend introduced me to a wonderful children’s book called ‘Rosie Revere Engineer’ by Andrea Beaty. It’s about Rosie Revere, a shy young girl who dreams of ...

Electrical engineers create all types of electrical equipment and systems. These professionals design our electronics, build our electrical systems, and give power to our communities. With the top ...

The flyby of Pluto in July of 2015 is being hailed as an event equivalent to the Apollo 11 moon landing. With all of its recent success and media hype about what it has taught us about Pluto, the New ...