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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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Meet the researcher who thinks plants could help save the world
“I’m really, really humbled by plants all the time,” said Northeastern’s Jing-Ke Weng, the director of the Institute for Plant-Human Interface.
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.
Could the clean energy revolution be powered by wastewater?
Professor Damilola Daramola and doctoral student Qudus Rafiu investigated removing critical materials from wastewater.
Researchers say Anthropic’s release of Claude Science will help speed up drug discovery
Northeastern scientists weigh in on Anthropic’s answer to GPT-Rosalind.
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.
Gas nears $5. Why aren’t electric vehicles selling in the US?
EV sales in the U.S. are projected to fall from 1.5 million to 1.2 million this year, Professor Sanjeev Mukerjee explained.
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.
Findings in toxic plants could help in the development of safer heart and cancer drugs
A new research published by post-doctoral researcher Menglong Xu and Professor Jing-Ke Weng have discovered a mammal-like hormonal pathway in plants such as foxglove that could help make heart and cancer drugs safer.
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.”
Professor recognized for a lifetime of mentorship
Mary Jo Ondrechen, professor of chemistry and chemical biology, joined the Northeastern faculty in 1980 and has been mentoring students ever since.
What is “sardinemaxxing” and should you try it?
According to associate professor Leila Deravi and assistant professor Brie Reid, these canned fish pack a nutritional punch and are the latest online food craze.