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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 do you turn a community park into an arboretum? Ask these Northeastern students.
Indira Holdsworth, an ecology and evolutionary biology major, co-ops alongside fellow students to turn Mission Hill's Kevin W. Fitzgerald park into an arboretum.
A Framework for Coordinated Global Actions To Diminish Academic Bullying
Dr. Morteza Mahmoudi leads a virtual discussion about his efforts to diminish bullying in the academic workspace.
COS Connects: Women in Science
Hear from COS Dean of Equity Randall Hughes and Associate Director of Academic Programs, Linda Ayrapetov and the 2021 recipients of the Advance of Women in Science Scholarships for a discussion around equitable, inclusive and safe workplaces for women in science.
Disrupting Academic Bullying: Bullying and Incivility in the Academic Workplace
Dr. David Yamada leads a virtual discussion addressing bullying and incivility in the academic workplace.
Breakthrough in quantum sensing provides new material to make ‘qubits’
In recent research physics professor Arun Bansil has been tackling the topic of quantum bits in recent research, something that may be the key to "unleashing the potential of the quantum revolution."
Instagram takeover: Anika Padin
Anika Padin, S’23, is taking over our Instagram account Tuesday, March 8 from Milan, Italy. She is participating in the Wednesday, March 9, Good Power of Science: Women in Science event as well. Follow along as she shares her Northeastern experience! Look back at her takeover experience here! Tell us your major and projected graduation...
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!