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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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Welcome to the new College of Science Faculty!
We are delighted to welcome new faculty members with primary appointments in the College of Science whose teaching and research builds the Good Power of Science, trains the next generation of science professionals, and solves crucial research challenges.
What happens to a person when they’re stuck in space?
Experts said the astronauts’ physical and mental health may be impacted by their time in space.
What happened to Aaron Hernandez? New series, experts examine NFL star’s troubled upbringing, CTE diagnosis
“American Sports Story” explores Hernandez’s traumatic family life and football career, both of which may have contributed to his violent behavior.
Should Tua Tagovailoa keep playing after his third concussion? A brain researcher discusses the risks
Northeastern’s Art Kramer assesses the issues facing the star NFL quarterback, who on Thursday suffered his third concussion since 2022.
To understand the next pandemic, we must understand our own collective behavior — these researchers want to be ready
Researchers from Northeastern University are improving their epidemic models by incorporating collective behavioral patterns.
Giant cosmic question answered. Northeastern astrophysicist explains the science behind the image captured by the Webb telescope
Jacqueline McCleary says the image will provide new insights into the universe’s adolescence and possibly the answer to an age-old question that remains a mystery: How do galaxies get created?
From pre-med to psychology pioneer: Lisa Feldman Barrett’s unexpected path to a lifetime achievement award
Barrett, a Northeastern University distinguished professor of psychology, has received the Association for Psychological Science William James Fellow Award.
New Northeastern research could revolutionize treatment for children’s growth plate fractures using stem cells
Andreia Ionescu, assistant professor of biology, is conducting research to understand how stem cells can be used to treat bone fractures.
Cognitive Foundations of Environmental Science Education
Northeastern scientists launch new project funded by the NSF STEM Education Directorate (EDU) Education Core Research Program.
Astronauts stranded in space: Unexpected eight-month stay highlights the risks of space exploration, experts say
“This is one bump in the road on mankind’s inevitable path to the stars,” said Northeastern cosmology expert Jacqueline McCleary.
Unexploded ordnances still litter the seafloor worldwide. Northeastern engineers are trying to sniff them out.
Loretta Fernandez and her colleagues have been working on creating passive samplers that would allow them to locate old munitions by detecting degraded compounds in the water.
New Northeastern lab plumbs the mysteries of the ticks and bacteria that cause Lyme
Constantin Takacs loves to study black-legged deer ticks and Borrelia burgdorferi, which is good news for everybody else.