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Jing Chai, an employee at GlaxoSmithKline is taking part in Northeastern’s new collaborative PhD program as seen here in a lab on Jan. 12, 2018. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University
Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Northeastern and GlaxoSmithKline launch joint experiential PhD program
Northeastern has partnered with global pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline to launch a first-of-its-kind, joint experiential PhD program. Employees of GSK who enroll in the program will conduct pharmaceutical research projects co-developed by the company and Northeastern, and GSK will cover the tuition costs of the program as well as all the research expenses.
Katie Larkin (left), Jameson O’Reilly, and Preston Epps (right) in front of the compact muon solenoid detector. Photo courtesy of Katie Larkin.
Physics
Ten things to know about being on co-op at the world’s largest particle physics laboratory
Meet Katie Larkin, Jameson O’Reilly, and Preston Epps. Three fourth year students who spent the last six months living and working abroad at one of the world’s largest centers for scientific research – the European Organization for Nuclear Research in Geneva, Switzerland, more commonly known as CERN.
Behavioral Neuroscience
Co-op takes BNS student to special needs school in Peru
Emilie Miller is spending her co-op working with children with disabilities at a special needs school in Cusco, Peru. Her help is much needed as the school is understaffed, and many parents abandon their children born with a disability. Learn about her experience here.
Behavioral Neuroscience
Behavioral Neuroscience co-op works as animal care intern
BNS student Kei Inge has spent her co-op taking care of animals and spreading awareness of wildlife conservation at the Franklin Park Zoo
Psychology
Psychology student teaches sustainable gardening
Meet psychology major Joli Assumma, who has spent her co-op in Cape Town teaching children about sustainable gardening of fruits and vegetables.
Behavioral Neuroscience
Veterinary assistant co-op works at animal rescue center
BNS student Amber Roberson has spent her co-op in Costa Rica hanging with the sloths and other baby animals to help many endangered species successfully live in the wild. Learn more about her experience here.
Biology
Biology co-op works to rehabilitate and rear seabirds
Biology student Jillian Hubbard works in Cape Town, South Africa, taking care of penguin chicks and other sick or wounded sea birds to help rehabilitate many bird populations. Learn about her co-op here.
Linguistics, Psychology
Co-op student works to support young girls coping with trauma
James Evans is a linguistics and psychology major who is spending his co-op helping young girls in Uganda who have survived abuse or neglect. Learn about his experience here.
Biology
Cell and Molecular Biology co-op for Severe Typhoid in Africa project
Cell and Molecular Biology major Christina Potter has spent her co-op in Kumasi, Ghana, working in the lab and in the field to study typhoid. Learn about her research here.
Marine and Environmental Sciences
Co-op at the National Marine Life Center
Marine Biology student Megan Reilly has spent her co-op working with marine mammals. She helps to rehabilitate them and lead education programs for wildlife health and conservation. Learn more about her co-op here.