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    A new report from a group of Northeastern researchers explores across disciplines how biotech can ensure safe, sustainable life beyond Earth.

    The key to international space cooperation is developments in biotechnology, Northeastern researchers say

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    The NeuroPRISM lab, led by assistant psychology professor Stephanie Noble, makes tools that pave the way for reliable and reproducible neuroimaging of the brain.

    Precise maps of the brain’s deepest corners are made possible through tools developed by these Northeastern researchers

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  • Your Google searches and tweets might help forecast the next disease outbreak

    Your Google searches and tweets might help forecast the next disease outbreak

    People leave a trail of breadcrumbs when they navigate the digital world, offering clues about what is happening in their lives—including their health. Northeastern’s Mauricio Santillana is using machine learning algorithms to turn those clues into an early warning system for disease outbreaks.
  • Northeastern Graduate Commencement: Leila Fadel Tells Class of 2022 to ‘Write the Rest of Your Story’

    Northeastern Graduate Commencement: Leila Fadel Tells Class of 2022 to ‘Write the Rest of Your Story’

    Embrace your fears, offered award-winning journalist Leila Fadel, the featured speaker at Northeastern University’s Commencement ceremony for graduate students on Friday morning at Fenway Park in Boston.
  • Northeastern Undergraduate Commencement: Chobani CEO Urges Class of 2022 to Challenge Things That Make Them ‘Uncomfortable in the World’

    Northeastern Undergraduate Commencement: Chobani CEO Urges Class of 2022 to Challenge Things That Make Them ‘Uncomfortable in the World’

    The university’s 120th Commencement exercises, held on May 13, was the second at Boston’s iconic Fenway Park. It was a daylong affair, with a ceremony for graduate students in the morning and another for undergraduate students in the evening. Both celebrations marked the final chapter in a story filled with unexpected twists, challenging plot points, and heroic achievements by the Class of 2022.
  • COS Commencement Address by Dean Hazel Sive

    COS Commencement Address by Dean Hazel Sive

    Dean Hazel Sive delivered a commencement address at the 2022 College of Science Graduation Celebration event held at Matthews Arena on May 10. Read the address in its entirety below: Good evening, everyone! Good evening to graduates, to your families and your friends! What a happy evening! What a brilliant week! How much to celebrate!...
  • Award-winning professor launches work-from-anywhere research program for community college students

    Award-winning professor launches work-from-anywhere research program for community college students

    This summer, Steven Lopez, assistant professor of chemistry and chemical biology, will launch a research collaboration program for community college students throughout Massachusetts who might otherwise not have opportunities to participate in lab work.
  • Hoods in hand, Northeastern doctoral graduates turn now to solve the world’s biggest problems

    Hoods in hand, Northeastern doctoral graduates turn now to solve the world’s biggest problems

    “The world needs your minds, your hearts, and, above all else, your humanity,” David Madigan told the university’s newest PhD graduates at the Doctor of Philosophy Hooding and Graduation Ceremony on Monday.
  • Take a deep dive into the Three Seas Program

    Take a deep dive into the Three Seas Program

    The immersive and field-intensive program in marine biology allows students to live and work in three distinct environments. You’re invited to swim along!
  • Instagram takeover: Adwoa Sefah

    Instagram takeover: Adwoa Sefah

    Adwoa Sefah, a biology major on the pre-med track, is graduating this Friday from the College of Science! She will be sharing highlights from her Northeastern experience this week on our Instagram. Follow along! 
  • Do at-home COVID tests expire?

    Do at-home COVID tests expire?

    If you stocked up on at-home COVID tests earlier on in the pandemic, it may be time to throw them out.
  • Commencement 2022: A preview of a fun-packed senior week

    Commencement 2022: A preview of a fun-packed senior week

    Unlike the past several years, Commencement 2022 will proceed without COVID-19 disruptions, and seniors will get to enjoy a whole week of festivities during the annual Senior Week at Northeastern. 
  • Inspired by her mother, Adwoa Sefah approaches her commencement speech with empathy

    Inspired by her mother, Adwoa Sefah approaches her commencement speech with empathy

    Adwoa Sefah will be delivering the nighttime student speech at Northeastern’s undergraduate Commencement ceremony May 13 at Fenway Park.
  • Instagram takeover: Rujuta Kshirsagar

    Instagram takeover: Rujuta Kshirsagar

    This week, Rujuta Kshirsagar, a recent graduate of our Master of Science in Bioinformatics program shares her experience with our community.