NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITYTRANSPORTATION CENTER

Research

NUTC studies the complex issues affecting the movement of materials, people, energy, and information, as well as the policies and economics that govern such movements. Our research is driven by an integrated and interdisciplinary perspective on transportation systems focusing on the efficient and productive operations and management of transportation and logistics organizations in the public and private sector.

Transportation Library

Education

NUTC's interdisciplinary programs prepare tomorrow's leaders for careers in transportation management, logistics and operations, engineering, technology, manufacturing, consulting, and research.

• Executive Education
• Graduate Programs
• Undergraduate Minor
• NUvention: Transportation

Collaboration

NUTC is committed to engaging industry, notably the companies represented in the Business Advisory Council (BAC), in relevant, innovative research. The opportunity to conduct such research requires effective communication with industry partners through proactive outreach, critical listening, innovative thinking, patience, trust, and relationship building, among other factors.

Events

Beyond its world-class research and education, NUTC is first and foremost about community—a community of students and faculty, researchers and dedicated staff, loyal alums, industry partners and transportation professionals. Each year, NUTC fosters this community by means of networking events, speaker forums, clubs, and social gatherings.