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Cleaning the world's water

Northwestern's Will Dichtel has developed a novel way to purify water using a polymer to remove chemicals. His company, CycloPure, has the potential to affordably remove micropollutents from drinking water around the globe.

CRUSADER FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION

Nichole Pinkard, a School of Education and Social Policy graduate, created literacy programs that connect learning in and out of the classroom. Partnerships with the city of Chicago have helped hundreds of the city's youth.

On the Front Lines of COVID-19

From high-impact medical research and drug trials to innovative new projects, Northwestern’s scientists, students and researchers are responding to COVID-19.