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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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NU names Ted Sargent co-executive director of Trienens Institute

September 7, 2023

McCormick and Weinberg Prof. Ted Sargent will serve as co-executive director of the Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy effective immediately, Northwestern announced Tuesday. Sargent...

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‘He’s world class’: Chemistry Prof. Chad Mirkin continues to lead the way in nanotechnology research

February 8, 2023

Throughout his 31 years at Northwestern, chemistry Prof. Chad Mirkin has helped propel NU to become a global leader in nanotechnology.  Modern nanotechnology — a field in which individuals study...

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NU researchers develop highly efficient tandem solar cell including perovskite material

January 26, 2023

Each rainbow features the full range of the electromagnetic spectrum, including wavelengths from red to violet and beyond. But, these wavelengths can present an obstacle for scientists working to harness...

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