Research
Learn about our research that focuses on sustainable use of materials in the construction of engineered systems.
CESR Life Cycle Assessment Workshop, August 9-11
The Center for Engineering Sustainability and Resilience (CESR) is hosting a workshop on Life Cycle Assessments from August 9th through 11th, 2022. The event is intended for graduate students in engineering and the sciences. The event’s objective is to provide participants with the foundation needed to apply life cycle assessment as part of their graduate work.
About the Center
The Center for Engineering Sustainability and Resilience at Northwestern Engineering aims to tackle complex sustainability challenges like climate change, water quality, clean energy, and pollution through research and educational efforts that span multiple departments and disciplines.
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Collaborations
Discover the groups with whom the center combines and amplifies efforts with across campus.
People
Meet the Center for Engineering Sustainability and Resilience's advisory board and affiliated faculty.Resources and Opportunities
Explore funding and job opportunities, fellowship and award opportunities, a reference library, proposal resources, and white papers.
The Center for Engineering Sustainability and Resilience is part of the McCormick School of Engineering.
CESR Seed Grants
Seed Funding Awards support innovative, high-risk, and/or collaborative research to enhance engineering sustainability and resilience in the field at large.
News & Events
News
Advances in Carbon Fixation May Hold Key to Better Crop Yields
Modeling of efficient concentration mechanisms in algae could translate to development of faster-growing food crops
Sustainability Poster Session Highlights Achievements of CESR Seed Grant Projects
The May 17th session provided a forum for 16 research groups to discuss their existing research and build future collaboration opportunities
CESR Newsletter 5.27.22
Sustainability Poster Session brings together 16 presenting groups; faster crop growth through carbon fixation; seminars and funding opportunities
CESR Newsletter 5.13.22
CESR Sustainability Poster Session on Tuesday, May 17th, Northwestern Receives Top Sustainability Designation
Events
McCormick Dean’s Reception
June 12
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Northwestern Engineering PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognit...
June 12
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Northwestern Engineering Undergraduate Convocation
June 12
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Commencement
June 13
All Day