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“The basic premise is that AI can help us do better physics, and something that is less expected is that physics can also help us understand AI better,” said Northeastern professor James Halverson.
AI and physics have more in common than you might think.
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Mark Williams, Professor and Chair of the Department of Physics, will assume the role of Dean of the College of Science, effective July 1, 2026.
Mark C. Williams named Dean of the College of Science
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Shreya Bangara ’27, MS Biotechnology
Working at Northeastern University's Nanomedicine Innovation Center introduced Shreya Bangara to the interdisciplinary world of nanomedicine. Seeing its potential to address real-world medical challenges inspired them to pursue a graduate certificate alongside their master's degree and expand their research experience.
Hrudaya Shailesh Powale ’26, MS Biotechnology
Building on a foundation in pharmacy and drug delivery systems, Hrudaya Shailesh Powale became fascinated by the potential of nucleic acid therapeutics and lipid nanoparticle technologies, leading them to pursue advanced training in nanomedicine.
Emily Baloche and Simon Braun named 2026 Beckman Scholars at Northeastern University
Two Northeastern undergraduate students have been selected as 2026 Beckman Scholars, joining a nationally recognized program that supports undergraduate students pursuing long-term, research-intensive experiences in STEM.
Biotechnology Graduate Builds Career in Finance
Meet Andrea Sorrentino, a Northeastern Toronto graduate whose biotechnology background helped open doors in the finance industry, proving that career paths are rarely linear.
Building an Unconventional Path: Andrea Bedoni’s Biotechnology Journey at Northeastern
“To be selected as the student speaker for my graduation is an immense honor. It means having the opportunity to share what my time at Northeastern truly looked like: the pivots, the growth, and the moments of doubt that quietly became moments of clarity.”
From Chemistry Club to Medical School: Paola Pimentel Torres Reflects on Her Northeastern Journey
Announcing the COS undergraduate student speaker, Paola Pimentel Torres!
Northeastern students turn chem class into cosmetics lab, creating lip gloss, nail polish and more
A chemistry class taught by Leila Deravi, associate professor of chemistry and chemical biology, allowed students to develop their own personal care products after learning about the chemical composition and structure of such products.
Sreenithi Giri Gogulan ’25, MS Biotechnology
Sreenithi Giri Gogulan '25, biotechnology, shares her experiences as a COS student.
Saranya Bhattacharyya ’25, MS Biotechnology
Saran Bhattacharyya '25, biotechnology, shares her experiences as a COS student.
Maya Kanj ’25, MS Biotechnology
Maya Kanj '25, biotechnology, shares her experiences as a COS student.
Luke Smith ’25, MS Biotechnology
Luke Smith '25, biotechnology, shares his experience as a COS student.
Izel Eler ’25, MS Biotechnology
Izel Eler '25, MS biotechnology, shares her experiences as a COS student.