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Pre-programmed microfluidic systems offer new control capabilities
October 23, 2019
Northwestern researchers discovered how to pre-program the microfluidic systems' network structures in a way that controls how fluids flow and mix throughout the micropipes.

Turning plastic trash into treasure
October 23, 2019
Researchers have developed a new method for upcycling abundant, seemingly low-value plastics into high-quality liquid products, such as motor oil, lubricants and waxes.
Dexter Filkins to headline launch event for new international center at Northwestern
October 22, 2019
New Yorker foreign affairs writer Dexter Filkins will be in conversation with Medill professor Peter Slevin at an event to launch the new Weinberg College Center for International and Area Studies.
Trustee endows career enhancement program for student-athletes
October 22, 2019
Thanks to the recent support from Trustee David G. Kabiller in funding a career development program, Northwestern University’s student-athletes excel post-graduation in a wide range of professions.

New treatment may reverse celiac disease
October 22, 2019
Results of a new phase 2 clinical trial using technology developed at Northwestern Medicine show it is possible to induce immune tolerance to gluten in individuals with celiac disease.

Educational progress, by degrees
October 21, 2019
The Women’s Center at Northwestern University announced its 2019-20 programming theme “By Degrees: Gender. Education. And Progress.," focusing on educational progress for women and gender minorities.

‘Northwestern night at the Art Institute’ set for Oct. 24
October 21, 2019
The Art Institute of Chicago will open its doors to the Northwestern community from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24 for the fall “Northwestern University Night at the Art Institute.”

‘One Book’ author Shetterly shares lessons learned from the unsung heroes of NASA
October 19, 2019
Shetterly’s book, “Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race,” was selected for “One Book One Northwestern” for 2019-20 because the academic year also marks 150 years of women at Northwestern.

Highest-throughput 3D printer is future of manufacturing
October 17, 2019
Researchers have developed the highest throughput 3D printer ever demonstrated. Called HARP, the technology enables large-scale, record-throughput 3D printing that can manufacture products on demand.

Have a vexing problem? Sleep on it.
October 17, 2019
New research adds to knowledge about how cognitive processing during sleep affects behavior while awake