News Archive - Northeastern University College of Science

Psychology

My Co-op Experience: CARE Lab at McLean Hospital

Psychology major Yolanda Whitaker discusses her time at the Behavioral Health Partial Program, learning the ins and outs of EEG's and working with patients first-hand.

July 09, 2020

Photos courtesy of Noah Bissonnette.

Chemistry and Chemical Biology

A Chemistry Co-op’s Field Guide to Mentorship

As an undergrad, co-op Noah Bissonnette never thought he'd get published or run independent experiments. Then he met the right mentors.

July 09, 2020

Fresh Test: Co-op Kevin Coghlan holds two avocados bought on the same day. Using a silk-based protein, Cambridge Crops is able to keep one fresher for longer. Photograph by John McCarthy/College of Science

Chemistry and Chemical Biology

The Secret Formula That Will Keep Your Produce Fresher

Chemistry major Kevin Coghlan is on co-op developing silk-based solutions to extend the shelf life of foods at Cambridge Crops.

July 09, 2020

Jessica Slevin, who studies conservation science at Northeastern, carries bamboo sticks, a palm tree, and a banana tree to plant. Photo by Hiroko Tanaka for Northeastern University

Marine and Environmental Sciences

When You Can’t Imagine Living in a City Again

At VerdEnergia, farm systems are designed to match the specific natural characteristics of the ecosystem. These kinds of systems tend to be more self supporting than conventional agriculture.

July 09, 2020

Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Marine and Environmental Sciences

Giant Eels and Rare Penguins: Co-ops get a Crash Course in Marine Science

Co-ops at the New England Aquarium get to interact with fascinating ocean animals from around the world. But they have to put in a lot of hard work first.

July 09, 2020

From a cub to adulthood, this tame male cheetah was hand raised on the Na/a’ankuse Sanctuary. Pictured here, researchers were helping to assist with the FIT (Footprint Identification Technology) project. Photo courtesy of Julie Dobkin.

Biology

Lions, and Cheetahs, and Co-ops (Oh My!)

Some students go for the practical co-op. Others are looking to pursue their passions. Third year biology major Julie Dobkin asks: Why choose?

July 09, 2020

A photo of Photo courtesy of Cameron Clark

Linguistics

What It's Like to Co-op in the Heart of Mongolia

Cameron Clark, a second year linguistics student, is currently on his first Co-op as an English teacher, working for Santis Educational Services in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

July 09, 2020

A photo of Photo courtesy of Cameron Clark

Linguistics

What It’s Like to Co-op in the Heart of Mongolia

Cameron Clark, a second year linguistics student, is currently on his first Co-op as an English teacher, working for Santis Educational Services in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

July 09, 2020

Photo of Ella Bursting using a micropipette in a lab setting.

Photo courtesy of Ella Brunsting

Biology

Building the Perfect Co-op, Cell by Cell

Second year cell and molecular biology student Ella Brunsting designed her own co-op, ultimately placing her in Belgium at the GIGA Institute.

July 09, 2020

Elizabeth Curtis, Biology '19, pours a pint of lager at the Boston Beer Company in Jamaica Plain. Photo by Tim Briggs

Elizabeth Curtis, Biology ’19, pulls a sample of a beer during the brewing process at Boston Beer Company in Jamaica Plain. Photo by Tim Briggs

Biology, Psychology

The Science (and Co-ops) Behind Boston Beer

An exploration of Boston Beer Company's R&D Brewery, through the eyes of three College of Science co-ops.

July 09, 2020

Biochemistry

Cancer research co-op opens the door to medical school for this student

Biochemistry student Brian Cortese found mentorship, experience, and opportunities through the CaNCURE program.

July 09, 2020

Photo by Tim Briggs

Marine and Environmental Sciences

Magma blebs and volcano behavior on co-op at Woods Hole

How do you figure out what happens before a volcanic eruption? Look for blebs! These snapshots of the past are helping researchers like Alexandra Castillejo understand how magma rises to form an eruption.

July 09, 2020