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    AI and physics
    “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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  • This psychologist says we need to be more comfortable with not knowing the answer in therapy

    This psychologist says we need to be more comfortable with not knowing the answer in therapy

    People often turn to therapy for answers about themselves, their lives or their relationships, but one psychologist says we need to get more comfortable with saying, “I don’t know” –– and that includes therapists too. Aaron B. Daniels, an associate teaching professor at Northeastern University with a decade plus of experience as a practicing therapist,...
  • Siima Kiriziya Machayo ‘26, BS Behavioral Neuroscience

    Siima Kiriziya Machayo ‘26, BS Behavioral Neuroscience

    What inspired you to pursue your current field of study/research?  My inspiration for pursuing behavioral neuroscience is rooted in my fascination with how the brain influences every aspect of people’s lives and how this knowledge can be applied to improve human health.   My middle name, my grandmother’s maiden name, is a meaningful way to honor...
  • Naomi Rajput ‘26, BS Behavioral Neuroscience

    Naomi Rajput ‘26, BS Behavioral Neuroscience

    What inspired you to pursue your current field of study/research?  My first co-op resulted in me pursuing my venture – Eden. Working as a front office administrator, I saw pain points on administrative workflows that affected physicians, admins, and patients alike. This resulted in me exploring current solutions in the space and after realizing that...
  • Northeastern professor leads global study on why some people hear better in noisy spaces

    Northeastern professor leads global study on why some people hear better in noisy spaces

    Jonathan Peelle, associate professor of psychology, worked with other researchers on a study that shows that people’s ability to detect background sounds varies from person to person, and is influenced by the noise that came before the sounds.
  • These graduates earned degrees 13 years apart but built a business partnership on a shared mission to improve mental health care

    These graduates earned degrees 13 years apart but built a business partnership on a shared mission to improve mental health care

    Two Northeastern alumni, who graduated 13 years apart, are teaming up to help patients manage their mental health using their biometric data.
  • Right turn and right answer, how does the brain differentiate? Northeastern professor explains in new book

    Right turn and right answer, how does the brain differentiate? Northeastern professor explains in new book

    Jonathan Peelle, associate psychology professor, wrote a book, "The Neuroscience of Langue" exploring how the brain processes language and supports communication.
  • What happened between the Macrons on that plane? A Northeastern expert weighs in

    What happened between the Macrons on that plane? A Northeastern expert weighs in

    Karen Quigley, psychology professor, weighs in on the clip of French President Emmanuel Macron being pushed in the face by Brigitte Macron.
  • What did the Class of 2025 really learn? A professor breaks it down in 10 life lessons

    What did the Class of 2025 really learn? A professor breaks it down in 10 life lessons

    William Sharp, associate teaching professor of psychology, delivered the Last Lecture to the class if 2025, imparting life lessons in an address title "Things Your Bachelor's Degree May Have Actually Have Taught You."
  • ‘Growth is imbalance’: How Naomi Rajput is squeezing everything out of her Northeastern education

    ‘Growth is imbalance’: How Naomi Rajput is squeezing everything out of her Northeastern education

    Naomi Rajput, a fourth year neuroscience student, juggles course work with research, multiple clubs, co-ops, and a social life stating that “I live by this quote: ‘Aggressive growth is a product of imbalance.'"
  • How did this student summit Mount Everest? Navy training and mindfulness skills from Northeastern 

    How did this student summit Mount Everest? Navy training and mindfulness skills from Northeastern 

    Evan Kenney, behavioral neuroscience student, scaled Everest last May. The veteran and former hotshot fire-fighter, is a yoga instructor who spent a month yoga training in Rishikesh before spending 2 months training for his summit.
  • Sophia Mastroianni ’25, Behavioral Neuroscience

    Sophia Mastroianni ’25, Behavioral Neuroscience

    Sophia Mastroianni '25, behavioral neuroscience, shares her experience as a COS student.
  • Naomi Rajput ’26, Behavioral Neuroscience

    Naomi Rajput ’26, Behavioral Neuroscience

    Naomi Rajput '26, behavioral neuroscience, shares her experiences as a COS student.