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PhD Profile: Tanvi Wamorkar
Tanvi Wamorkar, Physics PhD candidate, sits down with the College of Science Graduate Program staff to talk about what it's like to work and study at Northeastern University.
September 21, 2017
Reproductive biology: Fertility research brings death of dogma, birth of hope
After eight years of work, a new paper by professor Jonathan Tilly, a reproductive and stem cell biologist, “puts the final nail in the dogma coffin,” toppling a long-held belief about female fertility and ovarian aging. His findings confirm that female mammals make new eggs during adult life, that ovarian stem cells are critical to the process, and that the newly formed eggs contribute directly to maintenance of ovarian function…
September 13, 2017
Creator of iChip, biology professor gives TEDx talk
Biology professor Slava Epstein, who created the iChip, recently delivered a TEDx Talk in Bratislava.
September 05, 2017
What makes a good robot teacher?
Read psychology professor David DeSteno's op-ed from The New York Times.
September 05, 2017
Students hunt for bacteria—and amazing photos—in Chilean desert
This summer, a group of Northeastern students explored Chile’s Atacama Desert on scales large and small—from photographing the picturesque landscapes, to searching for tiny bacteria to aid the discovery of new antibiotics—as part of a pioneering Dialogue of Civilizations program.
August 28, 2017
“Happiness and joy”: Hundreds gather on campus in awe of eclipse
On Monday, hundreds of people descended on Centennial Common to view the first total solar eclipse to traverse the continental U.S. in nearly 100 years. The grounds hummed with energy as people of all ages—students, faculty, staff, and community members—shared in the communal experience.
August 24, 2017
"Happiness and joy": Hundreds gather on campus in awe of eclipse
On Monday, hundreds of people descended on Centennial Common to view the first total solar eclipse to traverse the continental U.S. in nearly 100 years. The grounds hummed with energy as people of all ages—students, faculty, staff, and community members—shared in the communal experience.
August 24, 2017
Watch – Safely! – the solar eclipse from Centennial Common
Stop by the solar eclipse viewing event today from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Centennial Common. About 100 vision cards will be distributed at the event for attendees to use and share. A limited number of eclipse glasses will also be distributed first-come-first-serve at the Snell Library info desk beginning at noon.
August 21, 2017
Why it’s so hard to make accurate predictions
Professor Nancy Kim explains why it’s so difficult for pundits—the so-called experts—to make accurate predictions about everything from sports and politics to economics and entertainment.
August 17, 2017
Why it's so hard to make accurate predictions
Professor Nancy Kim explains why it’s so difficult for pundits—the so-called experts—to make accurate predictions about everything from sports and politics to economics and entertainment.
August 17, 2017
Northeastern neuroscientist joins Dalai Lama to explore spirituality and science
Stress and fear have far-reaching effects that start in the brain and permeate an individual’s life in lasting ways. Together with the Dalai Lama and other experts, Northeastern neuroscientist Rebecca Shansky is confronting trauma head-on in an effort to help communities in Africa heal from conflict.
August 15, 2017
Nation’s first NSF and NIJ jointly-supported forensic science center launched
Northeastern University is in partnership with four universities to develop the next generation of forensic science tools for government agencies, non-profits and private industry.
August 15, 2017
PhD Profile: Jennifer Greenwich
Jennifer Greenwich, Biology PhD candidate, sits down with the College of Science Graduate Program staff to talk about what it’s like to work and study at Northeastern University.
August 14, 2017
Professor Michael Pollastri talks about his research
Professor and Department Chair Michael Pollastri of Chemical and Chemical Biology sits down with the College of Science Graduate Program staff to talk about his research at Northeastern University.
August 14, 2017