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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
From Undergraduate Lab to Publication: George Hatzis’ Biology Project Success
Biology Project Lab (BIOL 2309) offers an inquiry-based, intensive laboratory experience in which students can design and conduct independent research projects, applying approaches and techniques used in cell and molecular biology. In Fall 2021, George Hatzis (COS ‘23), took Biology Project Lab under Dr. Erica Homan’s instruction and recently his group’s findings were published in...
Experimental antibiotic treatment for Lyme heads for human safety trials
Human safety trials of a novel antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease developed by Northeastern professor Kim Lewis are scheduled to start this spring in Australia, with results anticipated by fall. “Hopefully, the results will be positive,” says Lewis, University Distinguished Professor of Biology. So far the therapeutic agent, an antibiotic known as hygromycin A, has...
Q&A with NSF CAREER Award winner, Andreia Ionescu
Andreia Ionescu, a biology professor at Northeastern, recently won the 2023 NSF CAREER Award for her project: Understanding how the hierarchical organization of growth plate stem cells controls skeletal growth. Please read about how she narrowed her focus to skeletal biology and the revolutionary research happening at Northeastern. Can you tell me how you...
Can space travel impact female fertility? Northeastern student takes part in NASA mission to find out
When he was in third grade, Dillon Nishigaya took a school field trip to NASA’s Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California, that would set the trajectory of his life.
Alumni Spotlight: AJ Addae, ’20
This Northeastern alumna is revolutionizing how science, art, and social change can be connected.
There’s an app in the works for that: Northeastern student developing program to connect researchers and study participants
Alexis Musaelyan-Blackmon has a lot of passions and is always working on a side project.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A Northeastern student’s experience in researching the hidden role of food additives
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed every October, aims to support individuals aected by breast cancer, enhance understanding of risk factors, encourage regular screening, and fundraise for research.
Why do robots need to use whips? Researchers test the extremes of human motor control to advance robotics
On any given day, Richards Hall on Northeastern University’s Boston campus is filled with the sound of students’ shuffling feet or energetic class discussions, but this week you might have heard something else: a whip cracking.
New antibiotic that could treat drug-resistant infections and superbugs discovered by Northeastern microbiologist in collaboration with NovoBiotic
A new antibiotic discovered by Northeastern distinguished professor Kim Lewis could be a significant new weapon in the growing fight against drug-resistant bacterial infections.
Will the new vaccines prevent Lyme disease?
Cases of Lyme disease are exploding across the United States, but don’t expect a magic bullet against the tick-borne illness to arrive any time soon.
Could ‘new’ antibiotic treatment prevent chronic Lyme disease?
Every year, tens of thousands of new Lyme disease patients find that their symptoms persist even after the standard course of antibiotic treatment.
What’s behind the toxic algae producing killer shellfish in Alaska?
Most people probably associate algal blooms with red tides in Florida that can lead to skin irritation, burning eyes and rashes in exposed individuals.