Research
Learn about our research that focuses on sustainable use of materials in the construction of engineered systems.
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
CESR Newsletter 5.13.22
CESR Sustainability Poster Session on Tuesday, May 17th, Northwestern Receives Top Sustainability Designation
Building Towards a Circular Bioeconomy
Panel discussion highlights takeaways and next steps from fall UIDP conference
Untangling the Knot of Thermoset Recycling
Dynamic bonding holds the key to reusing the common plastic
CESR Newsletter 4.29.22
Sustainability Lecture Series Scheduled for May 26th; Advances in Thermoset Recycling; Steps Towards a Circular Bioeconomy
Events
WED@NICO SEMINAR: Daniel Romero, University of Michigan "Networks...
May 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Registration for Fall 2022 begins
May 23
All Day
2022 Stephen H. Davis Lecture
May 25
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Memorial Day (no classes)
May 30
All Day