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Connecting with Excellence: Northeastern’s College of Science 2021-2022 Annual Report
Science research breaks frontiers, to reveal the unexpected and the fascinating, and toward powerful solutions. Explore the achievements of the College of Scien ce in our 2021-2022 Annual Report, "Connecting with Excellence."
November 14, 2022
College of Science
‘STEM is going to be part of everything.’ Northeastern hosts Gov. Charlie Baker to kick off STEM Week 2022
Northeastern’s Boston campus hosted Baker, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and members of their cabinet on Monday to celebrate the start of the administration’s fifth annual STEM Week, a five-day campaign aimed at increasing awareness of STEM education and employment opportunities.
October 17, 2022
College of Science
Northeastern expands global reach with Africa partnership
Northeastern Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Madigan and Zeblon Zenzele Vilakazi, vice chancellor of University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, have signed a memorandum of understanding expressing a mutual desire to work together and find areas of collaboration and opportunity.
September 19, 2022
Biology
Moderna’s next mission? Injecting hope- and healing- in Africa.
What’s next for Moderna? Global investment. The company announced in March that it would set up a manufacturing facility in Kenya to produce mRNA vaccines, including COVID-19 shots.
April 14, 2022
COS leaders share experience at launch of Northeastern Institute for Experiential AI event
The Institute for Experiential AI celebrated the launch of the foundational new center for research and applied AI solutions at Northeastern University on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Hazel Sive and Jared Auclair spoke at this event.
April 12, 2022
Catalyst Magazine Spring 2022
Catalyst Magazine Spring 2022 showcases how the passion of our faculty, paired with the generosity of our community, is having a profoundly positive impact on our College, particularly for our students.
April 07, 2022
COS Connects: Women in Science
Hear from COS Dean of Equity Randall Hughes and Associate Director of Academic Programs, Linda Ayrapetov and the 2021 recipients of the Advance of Women in Science Scholarships for a discussion around equitable, inclusive and safe workplaces for women in science.
March 10, 2022
Brilliant and Diverse: Conversation about Diversity in the Sciences
Hear from COS Dean of Equity Randall Hughes and Northeastern’s Chief Inclusion Officer Karl Reid to discuss Northeastern’s commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community, which is vital to learning and discovery.
February 10, 2022
Biotechnology, College of Science
Master of Science in Biotechnology set to launch at Toronto campus
As a new masters program, Masters of Science in Biotechnology, comes to Northeastern this fall, Jared Auclair and Hazel Sive discuss what this program means for students and the future of biotech.
January 28, 2022
Chemistry and Chemical Biology, College of Science
Three Northeastern leaders receive lifetime honor for prolific scientific contributions
Professor Penny Beuning, chair of the chemistry and chemical biology department; Elizabeth Mynatt, dean of the Khoury College of Computer Sciences; and Hazel Sive, dean of the College of Arts and Science, have all been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
January 28, 2022
Biology
COS Connects: Solving Antibiotic Resistance
Hear from biology professors Kim Lewis and Eddie Geisinger to learn about the research being done to combat antibiotic resistance. Our researchers share novel solutions to this widespread issue, including the research strategies and sophisticated advancements in drug development that have made it all possible.
January 19, 2022
Physics
COS Connects: What are quantum materials anyways?
Hear from Professor Paul Stevenson and colleagues to learn about how physicists are researching ways to further understand quantum materials and their potential benefits. Our researchers will help deconstruct the complexity of quantum science and explain the potential advancements and impact on daily lives.
December 09, 2021
Catalyst Magazine Fall 2021
Catalyst showcases how the passion of our faculty, paired with the generosity of our community, is having a profoundly positive impact on our College, particularly for our students. Thank you for being a part of the College of Science community.
December 06, 2021
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