Listen to Hazel Sive, Dean of the College of Science, as she talks to Randall Hughes, Professor of Marine & Environmental Sciences, about the innovative research at the Hughes Lab of Marine Biodiversity and Conservation.. Professor Hughes wants to know what causes and consequences of biodiversity within and across species – especially in marine and estuarine systems. These systems have strong experimental tradition in these systems and the important ecosystem services they provide to humans.
College of Science Connects: Research at the Frontier of Marine & Estuarine Systems
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Network science research expands to four cities on two continents across Northeastern’s global network
Professor Alessandro Vespignani is leading the Network Science Institute in tackling some of the world’s most pressing issues, from predicting pandemics to understanding the impact of AI. -
Student Spotlight
Northeastern doctoral student awarded Soros Fellowship to study intersection between physics and math
At Northeastern, Oswaldo Vazquez is studying quantum field theory, a framework used to study elementary particles. -
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Tick-related ER visits are higher than normal this year. Here’s how you can protect yourself and your family from Lyme disease
How to protect yourself and your family from Lyme disease, according to Assistant Professor Constantin Takacs. -
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Northeastern Mathematics Department Honors Students and Faculty at 2026 Awards Ceremony
The Mathematics Department held its annual Awards Ceremony on April 23, 2026, recognizing students, faculty, and community members for their outstanding achievements over the past year. From academic excellence and research innovation to teaching, outreach, and service, the event highlighted the breadth of work shaping the department’s community. Awards were presented by Associate Teaching Professor Evan Dummit, chair of the... -
Student Spotlight
Northeastern undergraduate student speakers encourage bravery, open-mindedness
Evan Kenny, who graduated with a bachelor’s in behavioral neuroscience, encouraged fellow graduates to chase their desires. -
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Northeastern’s Marine Science Center is the go-to place for lobster captains and fishmongers with rare colorful lobsters
A rare “cotton candy claws” lobster is latest crustacean donation. -
Research
Findings in toxic plants could help in the development of safer heart and cancer drugs
A new research published by post-doctoral researcher Menglong Xu and Professor Jing-Ke Weng have discovered a mammal-like hormonal pathway in plants such as foxglove that could help make heart and cancer drugs safer. -
Student Spotlight
Driven by Purpose: Susanna Ovsepian’s Path to Medicine at Northeastern
From her earliest days at Northeastern University, Susanna Ovsepian was motivated by a desire to make an impact. As graduation approaches, she reflects on a journey defined by resilience, balance, and a deep commitment to others. -
Student Spotlight
From Marine Biology to the Art Studio: Kai Godhwani’s Northeastern Story
“Being selected as a COS undergraduate student speaker is a huge honor. It's not only an opportunity to reflect on my own experience, but to represent a diverse and driven group of students who are all approaching science in their own unique way."
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