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Across a culture of respect and equity, we are solving the greatest challenges of our planet, with groundbreaking fundamental and applied research. Through innovative, research-linked experiential education, our students are empowered to be confident, entrepreneurial problem-solvers, with flexible skills for a vast set of careers.

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Scientific Discovery Around Every Corner

Corals infected with white band disease in professor Steven Vollmer's lab.

Can reefs be designed for immunity? Genetic research is identifying disease-resistant super corals in the Caribbean

Witnessing disease outbreaks that have nearly annihilated staghorn coral colonies in the Caribbean, Northeastern scientist Steven Vollmer wondered what lessons a few lone survivors might offer for the future of coral reefs.

Recovery team members prepare the sample return capsule from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission for transport to the cleanroom, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, shortly after the capsule landed at the Department of Defense’s Utah Test and Training Range. The sample was collected from the asteroid Bennu in October 2020 by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft

Rock and dust from asteroid Bennu offers unprecedented opportunity to study origins of the solar system, cosmologist says

The recovery of 8.8 ounces of rock and dust from the asteroid Bennu on Sunday is a scientific game changer, says Northeastern physics professor and cosmologist Jacqueline McCleary.

Alicia Bustamente standing in front of a green tree

Q&A with Alicia Bustamante, MS Environmental Science and Policy

Alicia Bustamante, a graduate student pursuing a master's degree in Environmental Science and Policy, answers a few questions on her experience leading up to her expected December 2023 graduation.

A bright spattering of stars light up a dark sky.

Miss looking up and seeing stars? Light pollution is becoming more and more of a problem, expert says

Look up in the night sky and what do you see? Probably a whole lot of light — and not from celestial bodies.

These goggles scan your brain to detect neurological and vision function loss

It combines a smartphone in a virtual reality headset with a brain sensor and plays podcasts.

Alessandro Vespignani works at his desk.

Northeastern receives $17.5 million from CDC to launch infectious disease prediction center

With COVID-19, “everybody was caught off guard,” Vespignani says. “We don’t want to be in a situation like that in the future.”

Researcher uses gene regulation to improve drug delivery and treatment of rare genetic diseases

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is one of the most severe forms of muscular dystrophy. It’s also one of the most rare, as the genetic disease affects one in 3,500 to 5,000 newborn boys.

Navy pilots took videos of UFOs over water in now famous “tic tac” incident

Why ‘UFOs’ should be tracked in the water as well as the skies

A much anticipated NASA report on UFOs calls for better tracking and scientific understanding of unexplained phenomena that captivate the public and have raised concerns about military security.

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Behavioral Neuroscience

Biology Colloquia Series: James Moon

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Marine and Environmental Sciences

MES Seminar Series: Dr. Moises Bernal de Leon

Marine Science Center

10.03.23

Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Chemistry & Chemical Biology Dept. Seminar

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The College of Science 2021-2022 Annual Report

Our Annual Report explores our collective accolades, research endeavors, student and alumni accomplishments, and more.

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The College of Science’s broad-ranging programs in physical sciences, life sciences and mathematics are aimed at a deep understanding of emerging research and technology. Discover the degree programs available, learn about the faculty and research opportunities, and more!

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Research is the foundation of the scientific community. It will build your resume, help you forge connections, and give you a glimpse into potential careers. Take advantage of the head start by reviewing all your opportunities at COS. Think big, and get to work.

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In the Media

The College of Science 2021-2022 Annual Report

Departments & Programs of Study

What to Think About When You Get Here

Where will COS take you?

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

The PlusOne Program

Scholarships, Clubs, and Student Life

PreMed and PreHealth Program

Leadership

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