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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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Celebrating our COS 2023 TIER1 Awardees
11 are faculty members of the College of Science are 2023 TIER1 Awardees. The TIER 1 Seed Grant/Proof of Concept Program awards are supported by the colleges and the Senior Vice Provost for Research.
His out-of-this-world discovery: signals from billions of light years away
Dacheng Lin, a Northeastern research associate professor of physics, has identified a new class of high-energy signals that were created billions of light years from Earth.
How worried should you be about BA.2?
Alessandro Vespignani and Jared Auclair discuss what the new COVID-19 variant implies for our future.
Three Northeastern students awarded Goldwater Scholarships
B. Parazin, BS in Physics, recently received the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, one of the nation’s most prestigious, merit-based awards for undergraduate students who plan to pursue research careers in natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics.
Breakthrough in quantum sensing provides new material to make ‘qubits’
In recent research physics professor Arun Bansil has been tackling the topic of quantum bits in recent research, something that may be the key to "unleashing the potential of the quantum revolution."
Instagram takeover: Anika Padin
Anika Padin, S’23, is taking over our Instagram account Tuesday, March 8 from Milan, Italy. She is participating in the Wednesday, March 9, Good Power of Science: Women in Science event as well. Follow along as she shares her Northeastern experience! Look back at her takeover experience here! Tell us your major and projected graduation...
For Max Bi, physics + biology = a Sloan Research Fellowship
Assistant professor of physics Max Bi has dedicated years of work at the intersection of two fields: physics and biology. Today, such work has earned him the prestige of being a 2022 Sloan Research Fellow.
For COVID-19, ‘Endemic’ does not mean ‘The End.’
Health experts often use the word "endemic" when referring to our future once the COVID-19 pandemic leaves its frenzied early years. Alessandro Vespignani discusses what "endemic" really means.
COVID-19 cases are dropping in the U.S. What comes after the Omicron wave?
As Omicron levels are finally on the downfall and warmer weather approaches, Alessandro Vespignani predicts that we "may be able to breathe a little easier."
What has changed in the way we talk about COVID-19? Revisiting pandemic terminology and Omicron.
Northeastern experts bring clarity to the different ways we talk about the corona virus. Alessandro Vespignani adds to the conversation on cases versus infections.
Omicron is setting records. How much do the numbers matter?
Professor Alessandro Vespignani comments on the difference between previous COVID peaks and the current Omicron surge.
When Will The Omicron Surge Be Over? Very Soon.
As citizens worry about the trajectory of the Omicron variant in the U.S., professor Alessandro Vespignani provides a positive prediction for the future.