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Research
Yihzi You, assistant professor of physics, received a prestigious CAREER award from the National Sciences Foundation to study specific interactions between subatomic particles.
How Yizhi You’s quantum research could revolutionize computing and STEM education
Co-op
Amelia Langan, husky alum, helped a Bay Area start up create a device that may help prevent toxic algae from growing in ocean waters.
As grad student, Northeastern co-op helps Bay Area startup develop device to prevent toxic algae blooms
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Finding Your Scale
Let me begin by thanking so many of you for participating in COS Commencement Celebrations! How wonderful was the day, how proud we are of our wonderful graduates! Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and effort that helped make everything work smoothly. Special thanks to Linda Aryapetov, Reyes Lopez, Melissa Rubock and Caroline Leary […]
2025 College of Science Commencement Address by Dean Hazel Sive
Dean Hazel Sive delivered the commencement address at the 2025 College of Science Celebration held at Matthews Arena on May 9.
Defining Excellence in Science and Leadership: Dillon Nishigaya’s Northeastern Story
For Dillon Nishigaya, a biology major with a minor in health sciences entrepreneurship from San Jose, California, being selected as the College of Science student speaker is more than just an honor. “I am incredibly honored to be selected as the COS student speaker,” Nishigaya says. “I am very proud to represent the College of […]
The Sum of All Achievements: Kimi Nguyen’s Mathematical Journey at Northeastern
For Kimi Nguyen, an applied mathematics master’s student with concentrations in data science, being selected as the student speaker for the 2025 College of Science Graduate Celebration represents a fitting conclusion to her Northeastern journey. “It is a tremendous honor,” Nguyen says. “As a PlusOne student who also completed my undergraduate degree here, Northeastern has […]
From Chemistry Club to Medical School: Paola Pimentel Torres Reflects on Her Northeastern Journey
Announcing the COS undergraduate student speaker, Paola Pimentel Torres!
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It took me a while, to be honest, to understand the importance of academic graduations. I attended my high school ceremony and was pleased to be awarded the scholarship star, but I was mostly pleased this meant I would be going to Wits University next. For serendipitous reasons, I was unable to attend either my […]
Congratulations to the 2025 College of Science Award Winners!
Congratulations to the 2025 College of Science Award Winners!
Announcing the 2025-2026 Advancing Women in Science Scholars
Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Advancing Women in Science Scholars!
What did the Class of 2025 really learn? A professor breaks it down in 10 life lessons
William Sharp, associate teaching professor of psychology, delivered the Last Lecture to the class if 2025, imparting life lessons in an address title "Things Your Bachelor's Degree May Have Actually Have Taught You."
Scaling Your Future
I worry that our students are worrying. Rather than celebrating a successful Northeastern year or degree, feeling triumphant, our students are worrying that their futures are uncertain. They should not worry. During Admissions days, when students are considering Northeastern, I encourage them that a degree in Science is a hugely smart choice, as it’s a […]
Elliot Grainge, a successful entrepreneur, record executive and Northeastern graduate, is the 2025 undergraduate commencement speaker
Elliot Grainge, the CEO of Atlantic Music Group and a Northeastern graduate, will be the speaker at the university’s 2025 undergraduate commencement.
Northeastern students and faculty recognized for scholarship, research, leadership and innovation at 15th Academic Honors Convocation
On Wednesday Northeastern University’s highest student and faculty achievers across its 13 global campuses were celebrated at the 15th annual Academic Honors Convocation.