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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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The spiritual joys of Ramadan
First-year behavioral neuroscience major Laila Kibodya discusses the Islamic celebration of Ramadan, and how the practice of fasting connects to higher spiritual principles.
What’s it like to compete at the Olympics? Northeastern athletes share their stories.
Northeastern students Devon Levi (Ice Hockey, Team Canada), COS student Alina Müller (Ice Hockey, Team Switzerland), and Sabrina Cass (Freestyle Skiing, Team Brazil), detail their incredible experience participating in the 2022 Winter Olympics.
A Guide to Mindful Meditation
Aaron Daniels, psychology professor and mindfulness fellow at Northeastern, explains how meditation can lead to living life more intentionally, and how it’s benefited him on his own personal journey.
Stunned students protest Russian invasion of Ukraine
Northeastern’s Ukraine Cultural Club, led by Deanna Zawadiwsky, a fourth-year psychology and economics major, met on Centennial Common to protest the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Instagram Takeover: Brain Awareness Week with COS NEURONS
Sacha Sergent, public relations officer of the Northeastern University Researchers of Neuroscience club, shares her experience as a neuroscience major. She will highlight Brain Awareness Week during her upcoming Instagram Takeover Wednesday, March 9.
Two Northeastern graduates win Olympic silver medals
Two Northeastern graduates earned silver medals in the recent winter Olympic games. College of Science student Alina Mueller may not have won a medal, but "was sensational in helping drive Switzerland past the Russian Olympic Committee team in an Olympic quarterfinal."
Tom Brady without football: A look at the psychology of a retiring athlete
Grayson Kimball, a professor of psychology, comments on the recent retirement announcement from Tom Brady.
Two Northeastern Ice Hockey Stars are Headed to the Olympics
Behavioral neuroscience major Alina Mueller will be playing for Switzerland at the Olympic Games next month in Bejing.
Four Northeastern Professors Earn Their Place on 2021’s List of “Highly Cited Researchers”
Recognizing the groundbreaking research of four faculty members who have been named on 2021's list of "Highly Cited Researchers."
Why would someone fake a hate crime?
Hilmar von Strunck examines the psychology behind the recent case of actor Jussie Smollett.
The best way to get back to normal after devastating tornadoes? Just start somewhere.
As residents in America’s heartland grapple with grief and devastation following Friday’s tornado outbreak, shaken survivors may find small steps to recovery come from a return to simple routine, such as a visit to the dog park or a chance to bring the kids ice skating, says Daniel Aldrich, a Northeastern professor who studies post-disaster...
Stress tips during finals week
Northeastern shares tips with the student community on how to relieve stress during finals.