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Undergraduate Quantum Summer School
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
All Day
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Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center
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Innovation in Quantum Pedagogy, Application, and its Relation to Culture (IQ-PARC), funded by the Department of Defense — National Defense Education Program, is extending an invitation to underrepresented students nationwide (including military-connected students) to participate in a summer school focused on quantum technologies, to be held at Northwestern University. Join us for presentations by faculty and industry partners introducing quantum technologies, cutting-edge research areas, and related job opportunities particularly in the areas of national security.
This effort aims to foster an inclusive environment that encourages participation from all corners of the academic community. Successful applicants will receive up to $1,000 USD to cover travel and lodging expenses in Evanston, IL.
Priority application deadline: May 15, 2024.
Decisions will be sent by June 15, 2024.
Time
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center Map
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McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
The Monthly Seminar on Physical Genomics: Biochemical, Metabolic, And Structural Profiling Of The Tissue Microenvironment With Computationally Accelerated Multimodal Nonlinear Optical Microscopy with Prof. Janet Sorrells, Washington University
Center for Physical Genomics and Engineering (CPGE)
12:00 PM
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Friday, July 31 2026 @ 12pm CT
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/3zhzu57j
Abstract
Biological tissues are incredibly complex with a range of diverse, dynamic, and heterogenous features. In order to provide the most holistic characterization of a biological tissue, we should strive to collect as much information as fast as possible. Of course, a variety of biological, logistical, and technological constraints limit what is feasible. Here, we explore this in the context of multimodal nonlinear optical microscopy, which can provide high resolution images with biochemical, metabolic, and structural contrast. Multimodal nonlinear optical microscopy traditionally has slow acquisition due to the need to collect multiple spectrally- and temporally-resolved images, many of which have unique excitation requirements. We can overcome this by incorporating computational methods into our image acquisition process to more efficiently collect only our target spectral, spatial, and temporal features of interest.
About Janet Sorrells
Janet E. Sorrells is the Donald L. Snyder Career Development Assistant Professor of Electrical & Systems Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. Sorrells received her PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2024 and subsequently started her lab at WashU, where she develops new techniques and applications for nonlinear optical microscopy. Sorrells has received numerous accolades for her work, including the 2023 JenLab Young Investigator Award, 2023 Illinois Innovation Award, 2024 Edmund Optics Ultrafast Educational Award, and most recently a 2025 NIH Director’s Early Independence Award.
Sponsored by the Center for Physical Genomics and Engineering, the Cancer and Physical Sciences Program at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, and NIH Grants T32GM142604 and U54CA268084
Time
Friday, July 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Center for Physical Genomics and Engineering (CPGE)
Welcome & Breakfast for New McCormick PhD Students
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
9:00 AM
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LR2, Technological Institute
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Enjoy a welcome from Dean Christopher A. Schuh and other McCormick leaders, and receive a Northwestern Engineering T-shirt. A free breakfast on the Tech East Plaza will follow.
Time
Monday, September 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location
LR2, Technological Institute Map
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McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
Welcome & Luncheon for New Full-time Graduate Students
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
11:00 AM
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Ryan Family Auditorium, Technological Institute
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Enjoy a welcome from Dean Christopher A. Schuh and other McCormick leaders, and receive a Northwestern Engineering T-shirt. A free lunch on the Tech East Plaza will follow.
Time
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location
Ryan Family Auditorium, Technological Institute Map
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McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science