We had a strong fall semester and are excited to kick off the spring semester on January 30 with Dr. Anna Klis, followed by Dr.Mahdi Vaezi on February 6.

Building on its fall debut, the 71 North Partnership Studio is pleased to continue Northern Exposure, a weekly series that showcases NIU faculty research in a relaxed, conversational setting, designed to highlight innovative work, spark interdisciplinary dialogue, and inspire new collaborations across campus. Northern Exposure invites everyone to bring their curiosity and join the conversation.

When & Where

Fridays 1:00–2:00 PM at the 71 North Partnership Studio, Founders Library, NIU

This Semester’s Kickoff

• 01/30 Anna Klis, PhD: How Game Theory Can Inform Environmental Cooperation
• 02/06 Mahdi Vaezi PhD: NIU Bioplastics Lab: Circular Biocomposites from Regional Residues
• 02/13 Jessica Labette PhD, School of Art & Design
• 02/20 Ziteng Wang PhD, Industrial and Systems Engineering
• 02/27 Wes Swingley, PhD, Biological Sciences
• 03/20 Laurence Lurio, PhD, Physics
• 04/03 David Koop, PhD, Computer Science
• 04/10 Suzanne Autrey, PhD, Earth, Atmosphere and Environment