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    AI and physics
    “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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  • Northeastern students mentoring young women in Cambodia

    Northeastern students mentoring young women in Cambodia

    Leading a women’s college dormitory in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, may not be the typical place you’d find a third-year neuroscience and pre-med student like Northeastern’s Yueting Lu. 
  • Using nature to fight rising seas

    Using nature to fight rising seas

    Picture Boston Harbor, a few years from now. The East Boston Greenway, a leafy urban trail, no longer stops a block from the pier, but extends into the ocean. A floating semi-circular trail arcs across the water; cyclists buzz and pedestrians stroll along it.
  • Coming soon: A co-op experience living under the ocean

    Coming soon: A co-op experience living under the ocean

    Imagine a co-op experience in which Northeastern University students live for weeks at a time in the world’s largest undersea science station, venturing into the surrounding Caribbean waters on daily scuba dives. 
  • Celebrating College of Science Faculty and Staff Excellence

    Celebrating College of Science Faculty and Staff Excellence

    The College of Science Awards was celebrated on April 27, 2023. Faculty and Staff were recognized for their dedication to the growth and overall success of the college.
  • Climate Justice Action Murals to line Northeastern tunnels

    Climate Justice Action Murals to line Northeastern tunnels

    “I see Northeastern as a hub, a flower pot of environmental justice,” says Lee. The roots showcase how students remained connected following graduation and go out to “do good for the world wherever we go.”
  • Northeastern co-op is Training Massive Sea Lions and Smaller Harbor Seals

    Northeastern co-op is Training Massive Sea Lions and Smaller Harbor Seals

    “I created my own co-op,” says Welch, 19, who is studying ecology, evolution and biology with an eye on veterinary school.
  • Building a more Environmentally Conscious Community

    Building a more Environmentally Conscious Community

    Earth Day, celebrated on April 22nd, is dedicated to sharing resources and information to promote environmental awareness.
  • The ‘fascinating’ ways of urban beekeeping

    The ‘fascinating’ ways of urban beekeeping

    The words “urban” and “beekeeping” might not seem to go together, but Northeastern student Katherine Antos has found a co-op that makes it possible for city dwellers to keep bees on corporate rooftops and residential side yards.
  • Northeastern student wins Fulbright Scholarship

    Northeastern student wins Fulbright Scholarship

    It was during his time at Northeastern that Michael Nelson explored his interests in meditation and the outdoors. Those linked devotions inspired him to apply for—and win—a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship.
  • #YouAreWelcomeHere – A Safe Space For All

    #YouAreWelcomeHere – A Safe Space For All

    The You Are Welcome Here (YAWH) campaign is an initiative to display acceptance and support for LGBTQIA+ members of the Marine and Environmental Sciences (MES) community.
  • How We Can All ‘Accelerate Change’ This World Water Day: Q&A with Professor James Dennedy-Frank

    How We Can All ‘Accelerate Change’ This World Water Day: Q&A with Professor James Dennedy-Frank

    James Dennedy-Frank, assistant professor of marine and environmental sciences and civil and environmental engineering, sat down to speak about World Water Day, which falls on March 22. Professor Dennedy-Frank leads the Water Resources Ecohydrology Lab at Northeastern — their work helps us understand the function of watersheds as they bring together meteorological forcing, geological settings,...
  • California is once again being deluged by atmospheric rivers. What are they and will climate change make them worse?

    California is once again being deluged by atmospheric rivers. What are they and will climate change make them worse?

    California is once again being deluged by atmospheric rivers that have unleashed major flooding across the state, with river number 12 scheduled to dump more precipitation the week of March 19.