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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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Formed by superheated glacial water from the last ice age, the hydrothermal vents Professor Mark Patterson studies have been bubbling beneath the fjord for centuries.

Professor receives Fulbright to explore one of the world’s most unique hydrothermal vents

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As more deadly twisters strike the South, ‘Dixie Alley’ is becoming the new ‘Tornado Alley’

Chengfei He, assistant professor of marine and environmental sciences, helps explain why tornados are occurring more in southern states, and some of background science to how they work.

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...

Northeastern researchers visualize the past and present of the Venice Biennale

Northeastern University has three projects on display at the Venice Biennale. All three projects tell the story about our changing relationship with data and information.

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.

Northeastern’s Boston Campus Hosts Inaugural Magnetics Workshop

Northeastern University hosted the inaugural NU Cross-College Magnetics Center Workshop last week.

How a Northeastern astrophysicist fills in the blanks of the universe

Jonathan Blazek, assistant professor of physics and astrophysicist, is developing new ways to map and predict galaxies.

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...

What impact would a proposed change to the Endangered Species Act have on marine plants and animals?

Dan Distel, research professor at Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center. weighs in on how the proposed regulatory changes would impact the Endangered Species Act.