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Behavioral Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, College of Science
Landmark study into the genetic disorder offers clues into links between metabolism and mental health
Researchers at Northeastern and neighboring colleges say they’ve made a landmark discovery that takes a deeper look at the metabolic and biochemical origins of a debilitating genetic disease known to cause a range of symptoms and health problems. A new study, published Wednesday, focused on a severe neurodevelopmental disorder referred to as 16p11.2 Deletion Syndrome, […]
December 03, 2021
College of Science, Mathematics
Q&A with Rohit Thakur, MS in Operations Research
Rohit Thakur does a Q&A explaining his experience as a graduate student pursing an MS in Applied Mathematics.
October 26, 2021
Marine and Environmental Sciences
On co-op at The Food Project, she hopes to make a difference in the environmental justice field.
Sophia Samaha shares her experience as a College of Science student on co-op.
October 12, 2021
Psychology
You’re with us! Disability mentoring co-op expands inclusivity
Aliyah Jackson, second-year psychology student opens up about her co-op experience at You're With Us!, and the valuable lessons it taught her.
September 20, 2021
Behavioral Neuroscience, Biology
Emma Robinson’s co-op experience at Harvard Medical School leads her to pursue a PhD.
Cell and molecular biology student, Emma Robinson completed her two co-ops at Harvard Medical School's Datta Lab, which prompted her to pursue a PhD in neuroscience.
September 08, 2021
Behavioral Neuroscience
She’s researching whether brain wave stimulation can slow Alzheimer’s
Justyna Stukin, a behavioral neuroscience major, is researching whether brain wave stimulation can slow the impact of Alzheimer's disease.
July 08, 2021
Marine and Environmental Sciences
Student Profile: John Alessi, Environmental Science and Policy MS
John Alessi is a Graduate Environmental Science and Policy Student. He is a recent Class of 2021 graduate. Why did you decide to pursue a Master’s degree at Northeastern University? What did you feel this program had to offer to help further your career? “The most important aspect of my education was the co-op program. […]
May 28, 2021
Behavioral Neuroscience
The not-so secret life of bees
Elena Getsios, who just finished her third-year behavioral neuroscience and philosophy major at Northeastern, got a taste for beekeeping after attending an event about the craft a few years ago. She jumped at the chance to learn more when she saw that the university offered a co-op at Best Bees, an urban beekeeping company located […]
May 21, 2021
Linguistics
Student Profile: Cameron Clark, Linguistics Major
Cameron Clark is a Linguistics Major graduating next Spring in the class of 2022. Why did you choose to study Linguistics at Northeastern? “When I was in middle school and high school, I took Latin classes and my teachers were amazing. My first Latin teacher was very fun and would come to class prepared to […]
March 15, 2021
Chemistry and Chemical Biology, College of Science, PreMed and PreHealth
Student Profile: Kayla Mathiowetz, Chemistry Major
Kayla Mathiowetz is a Chemistry Major on the Premed track. She is graduating this Spring in the Class of 2021. Why did you choose to study Chemistry at Northeastern? My dad works as a chemist at Pfizer, so I have been exposed to the field of Chemistry since I was a child and I was […]
March 03, 2021
College of Science, Mathematics
Alum Q&A: Kathleen Watt ’11
Kathleen Watt works for Insurance Brokerage Firm in New York City. Katie was a Mathematic major, Class of 2011 What made you interested in studying mathematics at Northeastern? Why do you believe this is a great choice for a major? “I am a little bit different in that I went into college searches knowing that […]
February 09, 2021
College of Science, Marine and Environmental Sciences
Co-op and COVID: Working at Indigo Agriculture
Mira Rauch is a fourth-year undergraduate student studying Environmental Science with a concentration in conservation science and a minor in East Asian Studies. In Spring of 2020, she began a co-op at Indigo Agriculture. We reached out to hear about her experience. Could you tell us about your co-op journey? “I’m currently on my third […]
February 08, 2021
Behavioral Neuroscience, College of Science
My Co-op Experience: Wrann Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital
In January 2020, I started my first co-op as a research technician at Dr. Christiane Wrann’s laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital. The research at the Wrann lab focuses on investigating the role of an exercise hormone, irisin, as a therapeutic for Alzheimer’s disease using mice models. We also study how the deletion of irisin’s gene […]
January 26, 2021
Barnett, Barnett Institute for Chemical & Biological Analysis, Biotechnology, College of Science
Matz Scholars: Investing in Excellence, Investing in the Future
If you’re looking to learn more about Bob Matz ‘62, you’re probably not going to find what you’re looking for here. Bob would much rather spend his time talking about the student scholars in Northeastern’s Biotechnology Co-op Research Fellowship Program. Along with his wife Eileen, Bob has generously and proudly supported nearly 70 undergraduate students […]
December 16, 2020
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