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Transforming Alloy Design

Grainger engineers have developed a machine-learning method called Material Spatial Intelligence that creates detailed spatial maps of metal alloys’ microstructures, similar to how fingerprints uniquely identify individuals.

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Paving the way toward faster, more accurate autonomous material design

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Team overcomes challenge of volumetric change as a major step toward practical solid-state batteries

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Q & A: Alumna shares semiconductor industry career journey

Impacting Lives One Gut at a Time

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Engineering Solutions

Fueled by curiosity and collaboration, Grainger engineers are pushing the limits of discovery — reimagining what's possible and taking on humanity's most pressing challenges.

Grainger Engineering-led team tackles computing energy crisis

The Alliance for Maximizing Power Efficiency in Data Centers is bringing industry leaders and top Grainger Engineering researchers together to solve problems at the nexus of computing and energy.

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Grainger Engineering startups lead AI innovation in Y Combinator Fall 2025 batch

Our alumni and students are leading the AI revolution, co-founding seven of the eight U. of I. startups that successfully completed the highly competitive Y Combinator accelerator program this fall. 

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Paul Kwiat, LabEscape named to international Quantum 100 list

Paul Kwiat has been named to the international Quantum 100 list for his seminal contributions to quantum physics and innovative approach to public engagement — specifically LabEscape, the world's first quantum-themed science-based escape room.

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Illinois announces first dual-credit initiative, bringing courses directly to high school students

Starting in the 2026-2027 academic year, CS/STAT 107: Data Science Discovery will be one of four U. of I. courses taught in the classrooms of select Illinois high schools as part of the new Dual Credit Learning Accelerator initiative.

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Hall of Fame honorees share insights on innovation, leadership and impact

The Grainger College of Engineering inducted three extraordinary individuals into The Grainger Engineering Hall of Fame on November 14.

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Throwback: How MRI heard echoes from nuclear physics at Illinois

Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is an indispensable tool in modern medicine — and it’s only possible because of fundamental nuclear physics research at Illinois in 1950, 75 years ago.

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Leading Voices

Leading authorities in engineering and computing, Grainger Engineers offer expert perspectives on the trends, challenges and technologies driving the future of their fields forward.

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Syed Bahauddin Alam shares how computing's clean energy could be nuclear power

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Grainger Engineering Faculty in the Media

From breakthrough discoveries to expert commentary, Grainger engineers are making headlines and shaping conversations about the future of technology and innovation

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