News
Biochemistry
Cancer research co-op opens the door to medical school for this student
Biochemistry student Brian Cortese found mentorship, experience, and opportunities through the CaNCURE program.
November 14, 2018
Marine and Environmental Sciences
Magma blebs and volcano behavior on co-op at Woods Hole
How do you figure out what happens before a volcanic eruption? Look for blebs! These snapshots of the past are helping researchers like Alexandra Castillejo understand how magma rises to form an eruption.
November 02, 2018
Biology, Marine and Environmental Sciences
Dispatches from an Antarctic Co-op: Winter has gone
Jake's second to last post reflects on his time at Palmer Station
October 25, 2018
Biology, Marine and Environmental Sciences
Five things people get wrong about Antarctica
Antarctic Co-op Jake Grondin on misconceptions about Antarctica including penguins, daylight, and the cold.
September 25, 2018
Marine and Environmental Sciences
Caring for octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish on co-op
Cephalopod co-op Matt Everett didn't know what to expect when he started at the Marine Biological Laboratory, but he's found a place where he can forge new science while working with animals--a lifelong dream.
September 24, 2018
Biology, Marine and Environmental Sciences
Dispatches from an Antarctic Co-op: Climate Change
See human impacts on Antarctica through Jake's eyes in his latest update
September 17, 2018
Marine and Environmental Sciences
A voyage to the bottom of the sea in search of exploding rocks
When Northeastern student Harry Brodsky went 3,300 meters beneath the surface of the ocean in the deep-sea submarine Alvin, he wasn’t scared of the dark, he didn’t feel claustrophobic, but he was bummed that he couldn’t bring potato chips to snack on.
August 27, 2018
Biology, Marine and Environmental Sciences
Dispatches from an Antarctic co-op: Boating
Read Jake Grondin's latest update from Antarctica that covers boating around Palmer Station
July 13, 2018
Biology, Marine and Environmental Sciences
Dispatches from an Antarctic co-op: Midwinter Greetings
About Me My name is Jake Grondin. I’m a rising junior in the College of Science, majoring in Biology, with minors in Physics and Math. I am one of two co-ops currently residing at Palmer Station, Antarctica working in Professor Bill Detrich’s lab. In this blog I am sharing my experiences on this incredible continent, and […]
June 28, 2018
Biology, Marine and Environmental Sciences
Dispatches from an Antarctic co-op: The Journey South
The first of a series of updates from Jake Grondin, a co-op in Antarctica. Jake reports on his voyage and arrival at Palmer Station.
June 08, 2018
Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Northeastern and GlaxoSmithKline launch joint experiential PhD program
Northeastern has partnered with global pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline to launch a first-of-its-kind, joint experiential PhD program. Employees of GSK who enroll in the program will conduct pharmaceutical research projects co-developed by the company and Northeastern, and GSK will cover the tuition costs of the program as well as all the research expenses.
January 23, 2018
Physics
Ten things to know about being on co-op at the world’s largest particle physics laboratory
Meet Katie Larkin, Jameson O’Reilly, and Preston Epps. Three fourth year students who spent the last six months living and working abroad at one of the world’s largest centers for scientific research – the European Organization for Nuclear Research in Geneva, Switzerland, more commonly known as CERN.
November 01, 2017
Behavioral Neuroscience
Co-op takes BNS student to special needs school in Peru
Emilie Miller is spending her co-op working with children with disabilities at a special needs school in Cusco, Peru. Her help is much needed as the school is understaffed, and many parents abandon their children born with a disability. Learn about her experience here.
October 30, 2017
Behavioral Neuroscience
Behavioral Neuroscience co-op works as animal care intern
BNS student Kei Inge has spent her co-op taking care of animals and spreading awareness of wildlife conservation at the Franklin Park Zoo
October 25, 2017