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Faculty Accolades

Ali Shilatifard elected to the National Academy of Sciences

A leader in epigenetics and chromatin biology, he focuses his research on the causes of childhood leukemia

April 29, 2025

Hand touching glowing surface

Robotic touch sensors are not just skin deep

May 2, 2025

Researchers provide accurate, more reliable method to measure touch reception

Karen Smilowitz named associate provost for undergraduate education

May 2, 2025

Northwestern faculty member for more than two decades, her goal is to ensure “all students have what they need to thrive”

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Commencement

Steve Carell, award-winning actor, will be Northwestern’s commencement speaker

February 13, 2025

Father of Northwestern alum, Carell also will receive an honorary degree

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Where does our political intensity come from?

April 2, 2025

Analysis of veterans reveals brain circuits that can amplify or dampen political engagement

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Recognizing these brain mechanisms can help guide people in productive political engagement. For instance, one strategy would be to engage with others while reducing emotional attachment, or to take the position of an adversary in a discussion. Another approach would be to collaborate on a project both sides support. Getty Images

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Brewing tea removes lead from water

Process passively removes significant amount of toxic heavy metals from drinking water

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Agree to Disagree

Two scholars of conflict and polarization want us to have more productive conversations.

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Changing Threads

Cécile Chazot creates recyclable, sustainable textiles with new functions and traits.

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Playing His Own Tune

Jazz composer Adegoke Steve Colson has spent a lifetime making music with a message.

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