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MECH_ENG 341: Computational Methods for Engineering Design

Introduction to a wide range of computational techniques for engineering design. Modeling, simulation, optimization, design software, examples/projects with emphasis on computational techniques for ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Moving Past “It Works” — Intelligent Optimization Is the Key to PCB Excellence

In the fast-evolving field of electronic systems design, engineers are under increasing pressure to deliver innovative, high-performance products within ever ...
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COMP_SCI 496: Theory of Gradient-Based Optimization in ML

In this course, you’ll learn theoretical foundations of optimization methods used for training deep machine learning models. Why does gradient descent work? Specifically, what can we guarantee about ...
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Incoming IEMS Faculty Member Zikai Xiong Wins INFORMS Optimization Society Student Paper Prize

Incoming Northwestern Engineering faculty member Zikai Xiong won the 2025 Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) Optimization Society Student Paper Prize. Xiong, who ...