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BLOG Academics
Engineering Job Trends in Three Key Sectors
Whether you realize it or not, engineering affects every part of your life, on every day of your life. From the alarm clock on your phone, to the car you drive, to the chair you sit on, engineers make a direct impact.
Friday, February 16, 2024
BLOG Academics
Four Reasons Hands-On Learning Is Valuable For Future Engineers
While feedback on tests, papers, and presentations are important, often input while in the process of learning can be more memorable.
Friday, August 4, 2023
BLOG Academics
Three Reasons To Get An Engineering Degree From An ABET-Accredited Program
A program that is accredited by ABET must show that its engineering program is built on a foundation of knowledge and skills learned from other course work.
Friday, July 14, 2023
NEWS Academics
Northwestern Engineering Students to Benefit from ABET Accreditation
With the help of ABET accreditation, current and prospective students and their parents who are drawn to UNW for its Christ-centered teaching can also be certain of the standard of education they need for success in…
Thursday, September 15, 2022
BLOG Faculty
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Matthew Hyre
Matthew Hyre, Ph.D., associate professor of Engineering, has been awarded two contracts to continue scholarship and engage University of Northwestern engineering students in high-level research. Hyre received…
Monday, December 13, 2021
BLOG Faculty
Dr. Tony Pan Prepares Students for Engineering
Engineering Professor Dr. Tony Pan has joined the Northwestern community and brings a wealth of knowledge with him in the area of civil engineering. He spent eight years teaching at the Catholic University of America…
Friday, August 31, 2018
BLOG Academics, Faculty
How faith ignites scientific curiosity
Curiosity is at the heart of the scientific method, but does faith have a part to play too? Dr. Carrie Francis shares her perspective.
Monday, August 21, 2017