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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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2023 College of Science Commencement Address by Dean Hazel Sive
Welcome everyone! I’m Hazel Sive, Dean of the Northeastern University College of Science and I’m thrilled to be here today! What a wonderful occasion! What great happiness all round! My warmest congratulations to each of you graduating. My congratulations to your families and to everyone who has supported you! My congratulations to your teachers who...
Psychology professor explores how science can learn from religion
The work of DeSteno, a psychology professor at Northeastern University, focuses on understanding the science behind religious practices and how they can benefit our wellbeing.
Biochemistry student awarded Senior Leadership Award
It was an intimate setting befitting their years of service. At a long table in a small room overseeing the Boston campus, interspersed among President Joseph E. Aoun and seven members of his Northeastern leadership team, sat nine exceptional students who will be graduating this weekend.
Sometimes backyard paleontology turns into a swimming pool
Her childhood paleontology dreams didn’t pan out when the brachiosaurus skull she and a friend were digging up in her family’s backyard turned out to be just a large rock.
Northeastern researchers pull back the quantum curtain
Northeastern researchers have made what they describe as a groundbreaking discovery in the field of quantum mechanics.
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.
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.
Climate Justice Action Murals to line Northeastern tunnels
“I see Northeastern as a hub, a flower pot of environmental justice,” says Lee. The roots showcase how students remained connected following graduation and go out to “do good for the world wherever we go.”
Northeastern co-op is Training Massive Sea Lions and Smaller Harbor Seals
“I created my own co-op,” says Welch, 19, who is studying ecology, evolution and biology with an eye on veterinary school.
Building a more Environmentally Conscious Community
Earth Day, celebrated on April 22nd, is dedicated to sharing resources and information to promote environmental awareness.
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.
New Northeastern lab studying ticks and Lyme disease
Most people try to keep their distance from the deer tick that transmits Lyme disease and the bacterium that causes it. Not researcher Constantin Takacs. He plans to order one and is cultivating the other in his new lab at Northeastern.