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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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Formed by superheated glacial water from the last ice age, the hydrothermal vents Professor Mark Patterson studies have been bubbling beneath the fjord for centuries.
Professor receives Fulbright to explore one of the world’s most unique hydrothermal vents
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Strike a pose for International Women’s Day and #BreakTheBias.
#BreaktheBias is the theme for the 2022 International Women's Day. Learn about our upcoming events where you can learn more and show solidarity for gender equality.
What’s in our water? Amy Mueller is finding new tools to answer that question.
Amy Mueller, Assistant Professor in Marine and Environmental Sciences and Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been awarded a $50,000 seed grant to investigate a new, ultra-low-cost method of monitoring urban water systems
Stunned students protest Russian invasion of Ukraine
Northeastern’s Ukraine Cultural Club, led by Deanna Zawadiwsky, a fourth-year psychology and economics major, met on Centennial Common to protest the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Building an eco-friendly snack company from the ground up
Rachel Domb, '24, is the founder of Rooted Living, a plant-based snack company with compostable packaging. She walks us through how she was able to build this eco-friendly company and run it out of her apartment.
Disrupting Academic Bullying: A Conversation to Understand Why and How
Dr. Brian J. Hanson opens a conversation on bullying in the academic environment, hoping to help others understand how and why it occurs.
A day in the Three Seas Program with Loren Ayres
Loren Ayres will be taking over our Instagram account on Wednesday, March 2, to share her experience in the College of Science Three Seas Program. Follow along for an inside look at her time in Hawaii!
Black History Month Science Symposium
As part of the College’s month-long celebration, the Black History Month Science Symposium brought together alumni, students, and faculty alike to highlight the many achievements of four Northeastern College of Science graduates.
Figure skating in the 2022 Olympics hinged on quad jumps. Could 2026 feature quintuple jumps?
As quadruple jumps take over the gold standard in Olympic figure skating, Dagmar Sternad explains the physics and anatomical explanation behind these impressive moves.
Instagram Takeover: Brain Awareness Week with COS NEURONS
Sacha Sergent, public relations officer of the Northeastern University Researchers of Neuroscience club, shares her experience as a neuroscience major. She will highlight Brain Awareness Week during her upcoming Instagram Takeover Wednesday, March 9.
How squid camouflage could help prevent skin cancer in humans
A team of Northeastern scientists is using the chemistry of squid skin to create a wearable device that senses damaging levels of UV radiation.
Recipients of the College of Science Excellence in Teaching Award 2022
The College of Science Excellence in Teaching Awards recognize and reward outstanding NU College of Science faculty for their significant contributions to student learning. We are pleased to announce this year’s winners.
Announcing the Retirement of Professor Bill Detrich
Dr. H. William Detrich III, Professor in Marine and Environmental Sciences, has retired after a distinguished 34-year career at Northeastern.