Transportation Economists Gather for ITEA 2025 Annual School and Conference
NUTC hosted in Evanston, IL from June 23-27, 2025.
RESEARCH THAT MOVES YOU
Established in 1954 by industry representatives, Northwestern University Transportation Center (NUTC) was the first US-based university transportation center and has been recognized as a leading interdisciplinary education and research institution serving industry, government and the public ever since. Housed within the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, NUTC aims to influence national and international transportation policy, management, operations, and technological developments.
News & Events
NEWS
Professor Hani Mahmassani Passes Away
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our beloved colleague and friend, Dr. Hani Mahmassani.
Marco Nie Named New Chair of Northwestern Civil and Environmental Engineering
Nie will succeed Kimberly Gray, effective September 1, 2025
Panama Canal Leader Outlines Vision for Water Security, Community Impact
Ricaurte Vásquez Morales spoke at the NUTC’s Patterson Lecture
EVENTS
Welcome & Breakfast for New McCormick PhD Students
September 8
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
New Undergraduate Fall 2025 Registration
September 12
All Day
Welcome & Luncheon for New Full-time Graduate Students
September 15
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fall Classes Begin. Change of Registration (Drop/Add) Late regist...
September 16
All Day
Asynchronous Virtual Roundtables
Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain Networks under COVID-19
NUTC is pleased to announce a series of Asynchronous Virtual Roundtables open to the public on Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain Networks under COVID-19. This new AVR series, moderated by NUTC director Professor Hani S. Mahmassani, debuted Thursday, April 2nd.
May 14, 2020
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Andrew Boyle, Boyle Transportation
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Bill Matheson, Schneider
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Ben McLean, Ruan Transportation
May 21, 2020
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David Arganbright, OmniTRAX
- John Friedmann, Norfolk Southern
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Eric Marchetto, Trinity Industries, Inc.
May 28, 2020
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Sean Barbour, Macy's
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Suresh Krishna, Northern Tool & Equipment
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Saman Saiy, DHL Supply Chain
WATCH THE WEBINARS
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Business Advisory Council
NUTC's Business Advisory Council (BAC) is comprised of senior-level executives representing all modes of transportation including shipper and carrier firms, freight forwarders and third party logistics providers, financial institutions, consulting firms, and trade associations. BAC members serve as advisers to NUTC, providing important real-world insights into the issues and problems they face in their businesses.
