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Biotechnology
The student’s long journey from Syria to Northeastern that almost didn’t happen
Bushra Dabbagh was in a race against time. A Syrian student accepted to Northeastern’s biotechnology master’s program, she had to secure her visa in the short window before the Trump administration’s travel ban locked her out of the United States altogether.
Daniel Donnelly, PhD student in Chemistry and Chemical Biology.
Chemistry and Chemical Biology
PhD Profile: Daniel Donnelly
Daniel Donnelly, Chemistry PhD candidate, sits down with the College of Science Graduate Program staff to talk about what it’s like to work and study at Northeastern University.
Professor Javier Apfeld in his lab on Northeastern’s Boston campus. Photo by Tim Briggs.
Biology
Biology professor Javier Apfeld awarded NSF CAREER grant for early career faculty
Award recognizes Apfeld for potential to become a role model in research and education.
Jake Grondin on Outcast Island, off of Palmer Station, Antarctica.
Biology, Marine and Environmental Sciences, Marine Science Center
Dispatches from an Antarctic co-op: Boating
Read Jake Grondin's latest update from Antarctica that covers boating around Palmer Station
A model for a 3d aggregate (left) and the photonic structure (right) based on the aggregate. Image courtesy of Max Bi.
Physics
Shaping light with groundbreaking biologically inspired materials
Researcher in Professor Max Bi's group looked to tissue layers in biology to design a material that may revolutionize photonics.
Most of our sampling for the morphological, histological, and genetic studies requires dissection to retrieve the organs and cells we need. I was lucky enough to shadow Dr. Thomas Desvignes from the University of Oregon while he was here to observe the proper techniques for dissection!
Biology, Marine and Environmental Sciences, Marine Science Center
Dispatches from an Antarctic co-op: Science
In this update, Jake dives into the science he's conducting at Palmer Station.
McNair Scholars visit King the husky for good luck. Photo by Tim Briggs.
McNair Scholars visit Northeastern from UConn
Prospective PhD students, the McNair scholars toured the school and met with faculty and staff.
Yingzhao “David” Zhao receives the Dean’s Award for Graduate Student Excellence in Teaching.
Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Chemistry teaching assistant brings theory into action
Yingzhao "David" Zhao has earned a reputation as an outstanding teaching assistant. he was recently awarded with the Dean’s Award for Graduate Student Excellence in Teaching.
Hasnain Hafiz receives the 2018 College of Science Graduate Student Excellence Award in Research.
Physics
Physicist takes on battery challenges
Hasnain Hafiz was recently recognized by the College of Science for his exemplary work in research in functional energy materials.
Biology, Marine and Environmental Sciences, Marine Science Center
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 […]