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Biochemistry, Biology, Linguistics
Recipients of the College of Science Excellence in Teaching Award 2022
The College of Science Excellence in Teaching Awards recognize and reward outstanding NU College of Science faculty for their significant contributions to student learning. We are pleased to announce this year’s winners.
February 22, 2022
Linguistics
Linguistics program releases their latest series of outstanding undergraduate research.
The Linguistics Program in the College of Science is proud to announce the publication of the latest in their series of undergraduate working papers. The sixth volume of the Northeastern University Working Papers in Linguistics is now online, and showcases three outstanding pieces of language-related research. These papers furthermore highlight the ingenuity of our student […]
September 29, 2021
Linguistics
The Popularity of ‘ok boomer’ May Well Just ‘ok boomerang’
Before we consider how the phrase “ok boomer” might die, we should consider how it was born.
November 21, 2019
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.
March 19, 2019
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.
October 01, 2017
College of Science
Student combines linguistics & psychology in international co-op
Hannah Powers had a very busy spring in Germany while on co-op at the University of Kaiserlautern.
July 08, 2016
Behavioral Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Linguistics, Marine and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology
COS students honored for their achievements
Each year dozens of College of Science students are recognized for their achievements in the classroom, on co-op and in the community. 2018 is no different.
April 27, 2018
Linguistics, Psychology
Professor named APS Fellow in recognition of interdisciplinary research
Psychology and Linguistics professor Iris Berent named a fellow of the Association of Psychological Science, a leading international organization in psychological research.
February 05, 2018
Linguistics
2nd Volume of NEU Working Papers Published
Volume 2 of the Northeastern University Working Papers in Linguistics has been published on our website. Follow this link to read working papers from Julia Benson, Michael Leonard Brown, Suraya Foster, Ana Piccirillo, Hannah Powers, and Parker T. Robbins on a variety of topics in Linguistics.
October 18, 2017
College of Science
Hello, aliens. Can we talk?
As a group of scientists and amateur space enthusiasts work toward sending a direct message into outer space, two big questions emerge: How do we communicate? And what do we say? We spoke to Northeastern lecturer Adam Cooper—an expert in linguistics—and to the president of the team spearheading the initiative.
July 11, 2017
College of Science
Students, faculty recognized with honors
We are very excited to share these and congratulate all of the winners.
May 03, 2017
Linguistics
The Syntax of Justice Conference
Professor Janet Randall helped to organize The Syntax of Justice Conference that took place last month on March 30 and 31. The conference focused on the relationship between language and the law. One of our students, Gabrielle Leavitt, wrote about her experience attending the conference and what she learned there. On March 31st, Northeastern University […]
April 13, 2017
College of Science
Former US Navy linguist finds her calling at Northeastern
The moment Sarah Nelson stepped onto the Northeastern campus, she knew that the university spoke her language. A linguist with the U.S. Navy for six years, she was drawn to the university for its academic strength in her areas of interest, which are physics and geology, its co-op program, and its longtime commitment to supporting the nation’s veterans.
March 20, 2017
College of Science
Northeastern students ‘inspire and encourage’ the next generation at Science Club for Girls
Hundreds of girls, their families, volunteers, mentors, and staff attended this year's "Show Me the Science" at Northeastern University.
February 22, 2017