What Is the Northwestern-Argonne Institute for Science and Engineering?

Northwestern University and Argonne National Laboratory participate in a joint initiative to further develop and maximize the impact of science and engineering research collaborations in energy, biological and environmental systems, and national security.

The Northwestern-Argonne Institute for Science and Engineering expands opportunities for Northwestern undergraduate and graduate students to perform research at Argonne under the joint direction of Argonne researchers and Northwestern professors. It also enables Argonne’s top scientists and engineers to hold faculty appointments at Northwestern.

The new institute builds on current collaborations in fields ranging from solar cell development to high-performance computing. The institute also provides the means for a wide variety of initiatives for researchers and faculty at both institutions, such as scientist exchanges, joint research projects and streamlined access to facilities.

Co-Directors Announced for Joint Northwestern-Argonne Institute

Last summer, Northwestern began a joint initiative with Argonne National Laboratory to expand opportunities for Northwestern students to perform research there under the joint direction of Argonne researchers and Northwestern faculty. The Northwestern-Argonne Institute streamlines the administrative processes and lowers the barriers for collaboration between Northwestern and Argonne. It also enables Argonne’s outstanding scientists and engineers to hold faculty appointments at Northwestern. READ MORE