New Electrified Method Captures Carbon Dioxide from Air
February 13, 2026
New research from Ted Sargent's labs shows how proof-of-concept systems use manganese oxide and electricity to pull CO₂ from real-world air conditions.
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Iron Minerals’ Hidden Chemistry Explains How Soils Trap Carbon
December 20, 2025
Applications are open for the 2026 Northwestern University Sustainability & Energy Fellows
Iron Minerals’ Hidden Chemistry Explains How Soils Trap Carbon
December 15, 2025
From mixed charges to chemical bonding, iron uses multiple strategies to lock carbon away.
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Dr. Gavin Towler; Seminars on Technology Challenges in Sustainability
The Trienens Institute will host a seminar series to review global challenges in sustainable development and the creation of a sustainable global economy and ecosystem. Each seminar will focus on a sector of the economy and will begin with a short presentation to review key challenges and pose questions for consideration.
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Mar
3
2026
"How Cities Can Prepare for a Deluge of Self-Driven Cars" by David Zipper
12:00 PM University Library, 1970 Campus Drive
The Transportation Library will host a talk by David Zipper, Senior Fellow at the MIT Mobility Initiative, on Tuesday, M...
Mar
11
2026
Wildcats in Water: The Water that Fuels NU Research with Mary Beth Greer
11:30 AM O. T. Hogan Biological Sciences Building, 2205 Tech Drive
We're excited to welcome Mary Beth G., Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager in Facilities Management at Northwestern ...
Mar
11
2026
Dr. Gavin Towler: Monthly Seminars - Virtual Goods & Experiences
12:30 PM Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center, 2133 Sheridan Road
The Trienens Institute will host a seminar series to review global challenges in sustainable development and the creatio...
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