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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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How COVID-19 colliding with flu season and surge of RSV created ‘tripledemic’
Get ready for a bumpy ride, virus-wise, as autumn turns into winter this year. COVID-19 infections have run into an early flu season and an usual surge of respiratory infections in young children to create what some experts are calling a “tripledemic.” Northeastern University experts explain what is behind the triple whammy, why it’s hitting...
Co-op Spotlight: Q&A with Chris Jurcisin, BS in Biochemistry
Chris Jurcisin is in his 3rd-year here at Northeastern and is enrolled in the biochemistry program. Learn more about Chris’ successful first co-op with a start-up pharmaceutical company here in Boston. 1. Tell us about yourself. My name is Chris Jurcisin, and I am a 3rd-year biochemistry major. I chose this major because I have always been...
Do we still need to hold onto COVID-19 vaccination cards?
Associate teaching professor of chemistry and chemical biology Jared Auclair talks about why you should still hang on to your vaccine card.
Are insects doomed? New paper shows added threat of climate change
The swings in temperature that accompany global warming could spell trouble for insect populations the world relies on for pollination and food production.
Why do we like to get scared at the movies? Horror movies and the science of fear
It’s not a coincidence that horror has thrived, creatively and financially during tumultuous times. The films themselves might not always directly represent the anxieties and fears of the time, but audiences still find some kind of solace in seeing fear put on screen.
Northeastern marine science students bring Halloween spirit to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean
Students participate in the Underwater pumpkin carving contests that have been happening among participants of the Three Seas Program. This tradition was established about three decades ago.
With storms threatening to intensify, should Floridians stay or should they go?
With hundreds of Floridians remaining in shelters weeks after Hurricane Ian devastated swathes of the Sunshine state, the question many residents face is whether to rebuild—or retreat.
Getting ‘psyched’ to row in the Head of the Charles
As the Northeastern crew teams prepare for the Head of the Charles this weekend, Northeastern University professor Greyson Kimball weighs in on how psychology can get our rowers in sync for success.
Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Professor Steven Lopez, PhD
To commemorate National Chemistry Week 2022, we would like to highlight one of our chemists in the College of Science, Professor Steven Lopez, PhD.
Northeastern continues ambitious hiring of research-engaged faculty around multiple global issues
Last October, Northeastern University unveiled its new academic plan, Experience Unleashed, and announced a goal to recruit 500 full-time, research-engaged faculty members within five years.
Winter’s coming. Here are some things you can do to lower your energy bills
Northeastern University experts in climate change and heat resilience explain why cold weather persists in the face of global warming—and offer tips on conserving heat energy.
‘STEM is going to be part of everything.’ Northeastern hosts Gov. Charlie Baker to kick off STEM Week 2022
Northeastern’s Boston campus hosted Baker, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and members of their cabinet on Monday to celebrate the start of the administration’s fifth annual STEM Week, a five-day campaign aimed at increasing awareness of STEM education and employment opportunities.