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NUTC Sandhouse Webinar - Mike Noland, NICTD - "Pardon Our Dust"
Northwestern University Transportation Center
12:00 PM
Details
Northwestern University Transportation Center's Hagestad Sandhouse Rail Group presents:
"Pardon Our Dust"
MIKE NOLAND
President & General Manager
The South Shore Line (Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District)
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://northwestern.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TWL3KzKMSvKFPZWFaDAgFw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Or an H.323/SIP room system:
H.323:
162.255.37.11 (US West)
162.255.36.11 (US East)
221.122.88.195 (China)
115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai)
115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad)
213.19.144.110 (Amsterdam Netherlands)
213.244.140.110 (Germany)
103.122.166.55 (Australia Sydney)
103.122.167.55 (Australia Melbourne)
209.9.211.110 (Hong Kong SAR)
149.137.40.110 (Singapore)
64.211.144.160 (Brazil)
69.174.57.160 (Canada Toronto)
65.39.152.160 (Canada Vancouver)
207.226.132.110 (Japan Tokyo)
149.137.24.110 (Japan Osaka)
Meeting ID: 981 6000 0323
SIP: 98160000323@zoomcrc.com
Speaker Bio:
Mike Noland was appointed President of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, d/b/a the South Shore Line, by its Board of Trustees in October 2014. Noland came to the South Shore Line with over three decades in the railroad industry with extensive, high-paced, commuter railroad experience. Prior to joining the South Shore Line he worked for 28 years at Metra in Chicago, Illinois. While at Metra he moved to positions of increased responsibility and served as Chief Human Resources Officer, General Counsel, and Deputy Executive Director. Immediately prior to joining the South Shore Line, Noland worked as an executive with a private sector railroad holding company located in Chicago, Illinois with rail operations in 9 states and the United Kingdom.
In his role as President, Noland serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the railroad responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the South Shore Line which runs on a 90-mile route from South Bend, Indiana to Millennium Station in Chicago, Illinois. The South Shore Line is an example of a true Public/Private partnership, hosting a private sector freight rail carrier serving business and industry in Northwest Indiana.
Focusing on world-class customer satisfaction for its nearly 3.5 million annual riders, Noland leads a team of dedicated railroaders who are committed to providing safe, reliable, comfortable and convenient service. Noland has been tasked to implement the Board’s 20 Year Strategic Business Plan designed to reduce travel time, increase frequency and reliability, grow ridership and bring service to underserved areas. Noland is leading the railroad through two major projects currently in the Federal Transit Administration’s Engineering Phase. The first is an $933 million New Starts project known as the West Lake Corridor which expands rail service into western Lake County, Indiana. The second is the $491 million Double Track NWI (Northwest Indiana) project, which is also a New Starts project on the South Shore Line. Noland is working with key stakeholders at the local, state and federal level to complete these projects over the next 3-4 years. Once completed, these projects are designed to unlock the true potential of Northwest Indiana by taking full advantage of the region’s proximity to Chicago and increase the area’s population, create an additional 6,000 jobs and attract $2.5 billion in private sector investment in transit orientated development.
Noland currently resides in Long Beach, Indiana with his wife Carrie, and holds a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and a Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School.
Time
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Northwestern University Transportation Center
NUTC Seminar Series: "Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority — State of Good Repair Data Quality and Investment Strategy" - Robert Peskin | AECOM | May 2, 2024
Northwestern University Transportation Center
4:00 PM
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Ruan Conference Room, Chambers Hall
Time
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location
Ruan Conference Room, Chambers Hall Map
Contact
Calendar
Northwestern University Transportation Center
Extending Care: A Conversation about Conservation and Futurity
Block Museum of Art
6:00 PM
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Block Museum of Art, Mary and Leigh
Details
The Center for Scientific Studies in the Arts is a collaboration between the Art Institute of Chicago and materials science-related departments at Northwestern University to pursue objects-based and objects-inspired scientific research. Materials research benefits ongoing work in conservation, archaeology, art history, and curatorial scholarship.
Learn how the Center uses materials research to care for art objects in sustainable, innovative ways with Maria Kokkori, Senior Scientist in the Center for Scientific Studies in the Arts. She will be in conversation with Corey Byrnes, Northwestern Associate Professor of Chinese Culture and co-founder/co-director of the Environmental Humanities Workshop in Kaplan Humanities Center.
This event is presented by the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science in conjunction with exhibition Actions for the Earth: Art, Care & Ecology.
Time
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location
Block Museum of Art, Mary and Leigh Map
Contact
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Block Museum of Art
NUTC Seminar Series: "Integrating Environmental Repercussions in the Optimal Design of Goods, Services, and Infrastructure" - Jing Yu | Northwestern University |
Northwestern University Transportation Center
4:00 PM
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Ruan Conference Room, Chambers Hall
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Jing Yu
PhD Candidate
Northwestern University
Abstract
The transportation sector is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, accounting for 29% of the U.S.'s total in 2021. The significant share highlights the potential of emission reduction and the need for effective strategies. However, the mitigation of GHG emissions in the transportation sector not only relates to direct emission reduction of vehicle operations but also requires efforts to design and optimize the downstream sectors such as the infrastructure system and the energy generation. This requires a systematic approach to keep track of tremendous design alternatives and their interactions.
In this presentation, I will introduce a framework that supports the sustainable design of large-scale projects, such as road construction or vehicle electrification. By integrating economic input-output models within optimization frameworks, the developed tool can evaluate the life cycle impacts of these projects with various design alternatives, thereby aiding in informed decision-making. It is designed to be flexible, accommodating new scenarios with ease and efficiency. Furthermore, I will introduce an extended framework that incorporates time dynamics into this planning process. This enhancement not only provides a new understanding of the life cycle impacts but also enables us to plot a pathway towards the goal of net-zero emissions within the foreseeable future.
Bio
Jing Yu is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University, advised by Prof. Pablo L. Durango-Cohen. Before joining Northwestern, she obtained her B.S. degree in Aviation Engineering from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Her research focuses on the life cycle assessment and environmental design of transportation systems. She was awarded the Transportation Center Dissertation Year Fellowship for the academic year 2023-2024.
Time
Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location
Ruan Conference Room, Chambers Hall Map
Contact
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Northwestern University Transportation Center
Industry Technical Workshop: Cybersecurity Practices in the Transportation and Logistics Industry
Northwestern University Transportation Center
2:00 PM
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McCormick Auditorium, James L Allen Center
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NUTC Spring Industry Technical Workshop | Co-Hosted by the Center for Connected and Automated Transportation (CCAT)
Cybersecurity Practices in the Transportation and Logistics Industry
WEDNESDAY | May 15, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:45 PM CT
James L Allen Center, McCormick Auditorium | 2169 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL
Event Description
In an era where digital transformation is revolutionizing transportation and logistics, safeguarding data and systems is paramount. To provide further insight, Northwestern University Transportation Center and the Center for Connected and Automated Transportation (CCAT) will co-host the Spring 2024 Industry Technical Workshop— Cybersecurity Practices in the Transportation and Logistics Industry. Subject matter experts will share best practices and strategies to mitigate risks, protect assets, and ensure business continuity from their unique vantage points in the freight industry.
Agenda
2:00 PM Welcome / Opening Remarks
Hani Mahmassani | Director | NUTC
Bret Johnson | Sr. Associate Director | NUTC
2:10 PM Presentations
Mike Ehrich | SVP, Global IT & Security | project44
Brian Faz | Assistant Vice President, Technology Services | BNSF Railway
Sean Moore | Chief Information Officer | CJ Logistics America
Sheeba Varughese | Chief Information Officer | Port of Los Angeles
3:15 PM Networking Break
3:45 PM Panel Discussion
4:30 PM End of Program
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from EventBrite.
Time
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Location
McCormick Auditorium, James L Allen Center Map
Contact
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Northwestern University Transportation Center
NUTC Patterson Lecture: Shelley Simpson - President - J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Northwestern University Transportation Center
7:30 PM
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Walter Athletics Center - Auditorium
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Shelley Simpson is President at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Shelley’s 29-year career at J.B. Hunt reflects the company’s continued progression as an innovative leader in the transportation industry. She previously served as President of Integrated Capacity Solutions and Truckload, EVP of People and Chief Commercial Officer, among other executive roles. Shelley was named President in 2022 and provides oversight for all company business units while generating long-term value for employees, customers and shareholders. In 2023, She received the Excellence in Free Enterprise Award from Economics Arkansas and the Influential Woman in Trucking Award by the Women in Trucking organization.
Time
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location
Walter Athletics Center - Auditorium
Contact
Calendar
Northwestern University Transportation Center
Northwestern Engineering PhD Hooding and Master's Degree Recognition Ceremony
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
9:00 AM
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Welsh-Ryan Arena
Details
McCormick School of Engineering PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony
Time
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location
Welsh-Ryan Arena
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McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
Northwestern Engineering Undergraduate Convocation
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
2:00 PM
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Welsh-Ryan Arena
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McCormick School of Engineering Undergraduate Convocation
Time
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location
Welsh-Ryan Arena
Contact
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McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
NUTC Executive Education: Freight Transportation & Logistics: Delivering Results in a Complex Environment
Northwestern University Transportation Center
8:00 AM
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Ruan Conference Center, Chambers Hall
Details
Over the last couple of years, the global logistics community has managed challenges across the first, middle, and final mile. The ongoing global turbulence associated with war-related and lingering Covid-19 disruptions in the supply of various commodities, labor recruitment challenges, and inflation have continued to pressure supply chains and increase volatility on both the demand and supply sides. Economic uncertainty for the feasible future will continue to impact the freight transportation system across every mode and across all geographies. In this essential three-day Executive Education program, Northwestern faculty and industry experts will provide fundamental knowledge and practical insights for managing through these challenges and beyond.
NUTC’s Executive Education Freight Transportation & Logistics program has a proven track record of delivering current and forward-looking insight and actionable knowledge into North American and global transportation and supply chains. From domestic transportation (intermodal, parcel and last mile delivery, rail, third-party logistics, trucking), to international (air cargo, ocean shipping, ports), the three-day program provides unmatched insight into how freight moves. Attendees receive a first-hand look at logistics, and supply chain trends, while learning to leverage freight management technology and data analytics in order to enhance efficiency and ensure resilience within their respective organization.
Program content is thoroughly integrated by instructors, to ensure participants gain a comprehensive understanding and unique perspective of both domestic and international transportation sectors. Program content is interactive, providing numerous networking opportunities and in-depth discussions with faculty and fellow attendees. Prior knowledge and experience in logistics, transportation and supply chain management will benefit attendees, but is not a prerequisite. This year's course is specifically designed for early- to mid-level transportation managers, at both carriers and shippers, seeking to deepen their overall knowledge of the freight transportation ecosystem.
Instructors
Mike Burton – CEO, C&K Trucking
Timothy Jones - Owner, Timothy Jones & Associates
Hani Mahmassani - Patterson Transportation Chair & Director, Transportation Center,
Northwestern
Shawn McWhorter - President (Americas Region), Nippon Cargo Airlines
Steven Rothberg - Founding Partner, Mercator International
Ian Savage - Associate Chair and Professor of Instruction in Economics, Northwestern
Joseph L. Schofer -Professor Emeritus of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Northwestern
Jan Van Mieghem - Harold L. Stuart Distinguished Professor of Managerial Economics and
Professor of Operations, Management, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern
Justin Zubrod - Managing Partner, Justin Zubrod & Co.
Course Leadership
Hani Mahmassani - Patterson Transportation Chair & Director, NUTC
Justin Zubrod - Managing Partner, Justin Zubrod & Co.
Time
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
Ruan Conference Center, Chambers Hall Map
Contact
Calendar
Northwestern University Transportation Center
NUTC Executive Education: Freight Transportation & Logistics: Delivering Results in a Complex Environment
Northwestern University Transportation Center
8:00 AM
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Ruan Conference Center, Chambers Hall
Details
Over the last couple of years, the global logistics community has managed challenges across the first, middle, and final mile. The ongoing global turbulence associated with war-related and lingering Covid-19 disruptions in the supply of various commodities, labor recruitment challenges, and inflation have continued to pressure supply chains and increase volatility on both the demand and supply sides. Economic uncertainty for the feasible future will continue to impact the freight transportation system across every mode and across all geographies. In this essential three-day Executive Education program, Northwestern faculty and industry experts will provide fundamental knowledge and practical insights for managing through these challenges and beyond.
NUTC’s Executive Education Freight Transportation & Logistics program has a proven track record of delivering current and forward-looking insight and actionable knowledge into North American and global transportation and supply chains. From domestic transportation (intermodal, parcel and last mile delivery, rail, third-party logistics, trucking), to international (air cargo, ocean shipping, ports), the three-day program provides unmatched insight into how freight moves. Attendees receive a first-hand look at logistics, and supply chain trends, while learning to leverage freight management technology and data analytics in order to enhance efficiency and ensure resilience within their respective organization.
Program content is thoroughly integrated by instructors, to ensure participants gain a comprehensive understanding and unique perspective of both domestic and international transportation sectors. Program content is interactive, providing numerous networking opportunities and in-depth discussions with faculty and fellow attendees. Prior knowledge and experience in logistics, transportation and supply chain management will benefit attendees, but is not a prerequisite. This year's course is specifically designed for early- to mid-level transportation managers, at both carriers and shippers, seeking to deepen their overall knowledge of the freight transportation ecosystem.
Instructors
Mike Burton – CEO, C&K Trucking
Timothy Jones - Owner, Timothy Jones & Associates
Hani Mahmassani - Patterson Transportation Chair & Director, Transportation Center,
Northwestern
Shawn McWhorter - President (Americas Region), Nippon Cargo Airlines
Steven Rothberg - Founding Partner, Mercator International
Ian Savage - Associate Chair and Professor of Instruction in Economics, Northwestern
Joseph L. Schofer -Professor Emeritus of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Northwestern
Jan Van Mieghem - Harold L. Stuart Distinguished Professor of Managerial Economics and
Professor of Operations, Management, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern
Justin Zubrod - Managing Partner, Justin Zubrod & Co.
Course Leadership
Hani Mahmassani - Patterson Transportation Chair & Director, NUTC
Justin Zubrod - Managing Partner, Justin Zubrod & Co.
Time
Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
Ruan Conference Center, Chambers Hall Map
Contact
Calendar
Northwestern University Transportation Center
NUTC Executive Education: Freight Transportation & Logistics: Delivering Results in a Complex Environment
Northwestern University Transportation Center
8:00 AM
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Ruan Conference Center, Chambers Hall
Details
Over the last couple of years, the global logistics community has managed challenges across the first, middle, and final mile. The ongoing global turbulence associated with war-related and lingering Covid-19 disruptions in the supply of various commodities, labor recruitment challenges, and inflation have continued to pressure supply chains and increase volatility on both the demand and supply sides. Economic uncertainty for the feasible future will continue to impact the freight transportation system across every mode and across all geographies. In this essential three-day Executive Education program, Northwestern faculty and industry experts will provide fundamental knowledge and practical insights for managing through these challenges and beyond.
NUTC’s Executive Education Freight Transportation & Logistics program has a proven track record of delivering current and forward-looking insight and actionable knowledge into North American and global transportation and supply chains. From domestic transportation (intermodal, parcel and last mile delivery, rail, third-party logistics, trucking), to international (air cargo, ocean shipping, ports), the three-day program provides unmatched insight into how freight moves. Attendees receive a first-hand look at logistics, and supply chain trends, while learning to leverage freight management technology and data analytics in order to enhance efficiency and ensure resilience within their respective organization.
Program content is thoroughly integrated by instructors, to ensure participants gain a comprehensive understanding and unique perspective of both domestic and international transportation sectors. Program content is interactive, providing numerous networking opportunities and in-depth discussions with faculty and fellow attendees. Prior knowledge and experience in logistics, transportation and supply chain management will benefit attendees, but is not a prerequisite. This year's course is specifically designed for early- to mid-level transportation managers, at both carriers and shippers, seeking to deepen their overall knowledge of the freight transportation ecosystem.
Instructors
Mike Burton – CEO, C&K Trucking
Timothy Jones - Owner, Timothy Jones & Associates
Hani Mahmassani - Patterson Transportation Chair & Director, Transportation Center,
Northwestern
Shawn McWhorter - President (Americas Region), Nippon Cargo Airlines
Steven Rothberg - Founding Partner, Mercator International
Ian Savage - Associate Chair and Professor of Instruction in Economics, Northwestern
Joseph L. Schofer -Professor Emeritus of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Northwestern
Jan Van Mieghem - Harold L. Stuart Distinguished Professor of Managerial Economics and
Professor of Operations, Management, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern
Justin Zubrod - Managing Partner, Justin Zubrod & Co.
Course Leadership
Hani Mahmassani - Patterson Transportation Chair & Director, NUTC
Justin Zubrod - Managing Partner, Justin Zubrod & Co.
Time
Friday, June 14, 2024 at 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
Ruan Conference Center, Chambers Hall Map
Contact
Calendar
Northwestern University Transportation Center
Undergraduate Quantum Summer School
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
All Day
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Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center
Details
Innovation in Quantum Pedagogy, Application, and its Relation to Culture (IQ-PARC), funded by the Department of Defense — National Defense Education Program, is extending an invitation to underrepresented students nationwide (including military-connected students) to participate in a summer school focused on quantum technologies, to be held at Northwestern University. Join us for presentations by faculty and industry partners introducing quantum technologies, cutting-edge research areas, and related job opportunities particularly in the areas of national security.
This effort aims to foster an inclusive environment that encourages participation from all corners of the academic community. Successful applicants will receive up to $1,000 USD to cover travel and lodging expenses in Evanston, IL.
Priority application deadline: May 15, 2024.
Decisions will be sent by June 15, 2024.
Time
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Location
Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center Map
Contact
Calendar
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
Undergraduate Quantum Summer School
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
All Day
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Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center
Details
Innovation in Quantum Pedagogy, Application, and its Relation to Culture (IQ-PARC), funded by the Department of Defense — National Defense Education Program, is extending an invitation to underrepresented students nationwide (including military-connected students) to participate in a summer school focused on quantum technologies, to be held at Northwestern University. Join us for presentations by faculty and industry partners introducing quantum technologies, cutting-edge research areas, and related job opportunities particularly in the areas of national security.
This effort aims to foster an inclusive environment that encourages participation from all corners of the academic community. Successful applicants will receive up to $1,000 USD to cover travel and lodging expenses in Evanston, IL.
Priority application deadline: May 15, 2024.
Decisions will be sent by June 15, 2024.
Time
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Location
Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center Map
Contact
Calendar
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science