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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.
May 23, 2023
Two generations apart, both proud Northeastern grads
Wearing a golden robe and black cap, Karl Anderson sat proudly in a suite above the field at Fenway Park on Sunday. On the field below, Anderson’s grandson Karlan DeWitt marched in the procession wearing his black gown and mortarboard.
May 09, 2023
‘I have an education, and I will not waste it.’
Northeastern University undergraduate student speaker Clara Wu urged fellow graduates to be proud of what they have achieved, cherish their families, and go out and turn their knowledge into action.
May 07, 2023
Northeastern students awarded Goldwater Scholarships
Three Northeastern students are taking home Goldwater Scholarships this year to further their undergraduate studies, tackle research goals and take more meaningful steps toward their futures.
April 28, 2023
Meet the undergraduate commencement student speaker
For Northeastern University undergraduate student commencement speaker Clara Wu, the goal is to be relatable, genuine, and to impart some sage advice.
April 27, 2023
The ‘fascinating’ ways of urban beekeeping
The words “urban” and “beekeeping” might not seem to go together, but Northeastern student Katherine Antos has found a co-op that makes it possible for city dwellers to keep bees on corporate rooftops and residential side yards.
April 21, 2023
Discover BMB Conference: Undergraduate wins 1st place
Pipe cleaners are essential for learning biochemistry. At least, that's what Dr. Stevens-Truss - a professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan - hammered home at her lecture last month.
April 21, 2023
Northeastern student wins Fulbright Scholarship
It was during his time at Northeastern that Michael Nelson explored his interests in meditation and the outdoors. Those linked devotions inspired him to apply for—and win—a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship.
April 19, 2023
College of Science, Marine and Environmental Sciences, Three Seas
#YouAreWelcomeHere – A Safe Space For All
The You Are Welcome Here (YAWH) campaign is an initiative to display acceptance and support for LGBTQIA+ members of the Marine and Environmental Sciences (MES) community.
March 30, 2023
Northeastern student wins Mitchell Scholarship
Growing up, Vivek Kanpa never wanted to be a computer scientist like his parents. They would try to teach him how programming works by showing him the “Hello, World!” program or Java language.
January 24, 2023
Northeastern entrepreneurs dominate list of innovators and leaders on BostInno’s ‘25 Under 25’
BostInno’s 25 Under 25 is a class of elite young founders, nonprofit leaders, startup employees and students.
December 02, 2022
Northeastern student’s climate research co-op on Mount Everest a ‘spectacular experience’
Alexander Anderson’s co-op included a grueling two-week trek from the Khumbu region of Nepal to Everest Base Camp with the Himalayan Climate and Science Institute to support the installation of the world’s highest weather station.
November 22, 2022
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ People in STEM Day and Transgender Awareness Week with a Q&A
Last Friday, November 18th, was LGBTQIA+ People in STEM Day, leading to this week’s celebration of Transgender Awareness Week. We sat down with four COS members within the LGBTQIA+ People in STEM community, Naomi Trevino, Jasmyn Genchev, Savannah Swinea, and Dylan Titmuss, for a Q&A on their experience, inspirations, and resources for members of the LGBTQIA+ community in and out of the classroom.
November 21, 2022
The Desert Dialogue: Q&A With Caterina Wang
Caterina Wang, a recent graduate of Khoury College of Computer Science, completed her studies at Northeastern while on a Dialogue of Civilizations Program held in the desert of Israel: “SUSTAINABLE LIVING IN A HARSH DESERT ENVIRONMENT”.
November 15, 2022