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
Shaping a Sustainable Future for a Common Plastic
Team identifies new opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of polyurethane
CESR Newsletter Issue #41
A team including CESR's Co-Director identifies new possibilities for increasing polyurethane recycling; need for resilient global supply chain highlighted in Patterson Transportation Lecture
Is mass timber the building material of the future?
The material may be carbon-friendly alternative to concrete in some construction projects
Why we must make the Great Lakes ‘smarter’ to prepare for climate change
Aaron Packman highlights the potential of big data in the fight against climate disasters
Events
Northwestern Engineering PhD Hooding and Master’s Recognition Cer...
December 11
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December 27
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December 28
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December 29
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