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He wants to put Puerto Rico, devastated by Hurricane Maria, back on the (nano) grid
Northeastern professor Eugene Smotkin wants to re-use hybrid car batteries to reinforce Puerto Rico's power grid with solar energy.
August 23, 2018
PhD Profile: Daniel Donnelly
Daniel Donnelly, Chemistry PhD candidate, sits down with the College of Science Graduate Program staff to talk about what it’s like to work and study at Northeastern University.
July 23, 2018
Chemistry teaching assistant brings theory into action
Yingzhao "David" Zhao has earned a reputation as an outstanding teaching assistant. he was recently awarded with the Dean’s Award for Graduate Student Excellence in Teaching.
July 05, 2018
PhD students recognized for efforts in diversity
Daniel Donnelly and Zachariah Hennighausen received an award from the college for their leadership in diversity
June 19, 2018
PhD Profile: Amanda Figueroa-Navedo
Amanda Figueroa-Navedo, Chemistry PhD candidate, sits down with the College of Science Graduate Program staff to talk about what it’s like to work and study at Northeastern University.
June 18, 2018
It can take forever for life-saving drugs to be approved. Meet the biotech researcher trying to speed it up.
Some countries take months or even years to approve drugs. Northeastern researcher Jared Auclair trains regulators around the world to help speed up this process.
June 12, 2018
Leader in chemistry strives to make changes for the future
Catherine Rawlins, Chemistry PhD candidate in the Agar Group, is this year's recipient of the College of Science Graduate Student Excellence Award in Leadership
June 11, 2018
This tropical disease is second only to Malaria as a parasitic killer. So why haven’t you heard of it?
The deadly strain of leishmaniasis infects 300,000 people annually, causing 20,000 deaths, and is the second largest cause of parasitic death after malaria. For two Northeastern professors, Richard Wamai and Michael Pollastri, controlling the disease is a top priority.
June 08, 2018
This tropical disease is second only to Malaria as a parasitic killer. So why haven't you heard of it?
The deadly strain of leishmaniasis infects 300,000 people annually, causing 20,000 deaths, and is the second largest cause of parasitic death after malaria. For two Northeastern professors, Richard Wamai and Michael Pollastri, controlling the disease is a top priority.
June 08, 2018
Northeastern’s Burlington campus expanding with new mixed-use research building
The three-story, 104,000 square-foot building will feature research labs, a meeting area for workshops, and a makerspace with a suite of high-tech equipment.
June 08, 2018
Northeastern's Burlington campus expanding with new mixed-use research building
The three-story, 104,000 square-foot building will feature research labs, a meeting area for workshops, and a makerspace with a suite of high-tech equipment.
June 08, 2018
Chemistry student awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Fourth-year chemistry and computer engineering student Isaac Kresse is one of about 300 students nationwide to be named a recipient of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.
May 29, 2018
Forensic scientist remembered for his contributions to the field
Dr. Richard Saferstein was a member of the Northeastern community for many years. Last month, the Barnett Institute honored his memory with a newly created award.
May 01, 2018
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