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Industry Advisory Board Welcomes Three New Members
The IAB plays a key role in shaping the EMDC curriculum, ensuring students develop the skills needed to thrive as leaders in the built environment sector.Jun 18, 2025
Ameet Mallik Shares Lessons That Shaped His Innovation
During his June 16 speech at the 2025 PhD Hooding and Master’s Recognition Ceremony, Mallik credited lifelong learning, purpose, relationships, and balance as keys to his success.Jun 17, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Matthew Skaruppa Highlights Fear, Compulsion, and Love in Graduation Speech
Skaruppa, the CFO of Duolingo, and Dean Christopher Schuh spoke at the 2025 Undergraduate Convocation on June 16.Jun 17, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Matthew Skaruppa, Ameet Mallik to Speak at 2025 Graduation Ceremonies
On June 16, Skaruppa and Mallik will address graduates at the McCormick Undergraduate Convocation and PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony, respectively.Apr 22, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Making the Built Environment a Better Place
Karen Layng helped lay the new strategic foundation for the EMDC program. Today, she serves on its Industry Advisory Board and as an instructor educating future leaders in the built environment sector.Feb 28, 2025
Building the Future of Sustainable Construction
Brent Vogt (EMDC '20) talks about his new role as lead construction manager for AESC, a company developing high-performance batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems.Jan 28, 2025
Built Environment Leaders to Discuss Net-Zero Strategies
The latest Northwestern Built Environment Exchange (BuiltX), hosted by EMDC in partnership with Illinois Green Alliance, will highlight collaborative opportunities to help achieve decarbonization goals.Jan 27, 2025
EMDC Strong
Angela Nocera brings experience leading Army infrastructure projects to her new role with the EMDC Industry Advisory Board.Jan 14, 2025
Teaching Organizational Awareness in the Built Environment Sector
Industry veteran David Alexander shared lessons from his career with current students in Northwestern Engineering’s Master of Science in Executive Management for Design and Construction (EMDC) program.Dec 19, 2024
Sanjay Sood Shares Leadership Lessons and Life Insights with Graduates
Sood spoke at the December 14 PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony, recalling the lessons he’s learned during his career.Dec 16, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
Building on Newfound Knowledge
Bill Potempa (EMDC '19) shares how the EMDC program accelerated his professional growth and prepared him to be director of construction at WG Construction Co.Dec 10, 2024
EMDC Announces Upcoming BuiltX
EMDC announces an upcoming Built Environment Exchange (BuiltX).Dec 5, 2024
Sanjay Sood to Speak at PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony
Sood, senior vice president and chief technology officer at CDW, will speak to graduates and their families during a ceremony on December 14 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall.Nov 25, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
John A. “Mac” McQuown, Northwestern Alumni Medalist and Benefactor, Dies at 90
An entrepreneur, financial innovator, and philanthropist, McQuown made an impact on sustainability, environmentalism and engineering research.Oct 25, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
All Aboard for EMDC
Kevin Nolan credits his master’s degree experience for giving him what he needs to succeed as a senior associate at STV, a professional services company that specializes in architecture, engineering, construction management, and planning.Sep 24, 2024
