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    Yihzi You, assistant professor of physics, received a prestigious CAREER award from the National Sciences Foundation to study specific interactions between subatomic particles.

    How Yizhi You’s quantum research could revolutionize computing and STEM education

  • Co-op
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    Amelia Langan, husky alum, helped a Bay Area start up create a device that may help prevent toxic algae from growing in ocean waters.

    As grad student, Northeastern co-op helps Bay Area startup develop device to prevent toxic algae blooms

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  • Siima Kiriziya Machayo ‘26, BS Behavioral Neuroscience

    Siima Kiriziya Machayo ‘26, BS Behavioral Neuroscience

    What inspired you to pursue your current field of study/research?  My inspiration for pursuing behavioral neuroscience is rooted in my fascination with how the brain influences every aspect of people’s lives and how this knowledge can be applied to improve human health.   My middle name, my grandmother’s maiden name, is a meaningful way to honor […]
  • Naomi Rajput ‘26, BS Behavioral Neuroscience

    Naomi Rajput ‘26, BS Behavioral Neuroscience

    What inspired you to pursue your current field of study/research?  My first co-op resulted in me pursuing my venture – Eden. Working as a front office administrator, I saw pain points on administrative workflows that affected physicians, admins, and patients alike. This resulted in me exploring current solutions in the space and after realizing that […]
  • Donte Lewis ‘26, BS Cell and Molecular Biology

    Donte Lewis ‘26, BS Cell and Molecular Biology

    What inspired you to pursue your current field of study/research?  My passion for science ignited in high school when I was exposed to cancer research at the Ellison Institute of Medicine where I was a summer research intern. I then pursued an internship at the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) due to my interest […]
  • Building an ecosystem of excellence at the NOBCChE Collaborative Conference

    Building an ecosystem of excellence at the NOBCChE Collaborative Conference

    National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers Collaborative Conference will be held at Northeastern and MIT on June 26-28.
  • Are sunscreens toxic? Here is what you need to know to protect yourself from skin cancer

    Are sunscreens toxic? Here is what you need to know to protect yourself from skin cancer

    The sun is out, which means it's time to protect your skin but is sunscreen toxic? Leila Deravi, associate professor of chemistry and chemical biology, helps answer some questions.
  • How to prevent tick bites: 5 expert tips for summer safety

    How to prevent tick bites: 5 expert tips for summer safety

    Worried about ticks this summer? Kim Lewis, professor of biology, has some tips and tricks on how to prevent tick bites!
  • Richard Porter retires after 50 years of advancing math, mentoring generations at Northeastern

    Richard Porter retires after 50 years of advancing math, mentoring generations at Northeastern

    Richard Porter, professor of mathematics, is retiring after 50 years at Northeastern!
  • Is Iran’s nuclear program producing energy or developing weapons? A Northeastern expert explains the science of nuclear power

    Is Iran’s nuclear program producing energy or developing weapons? A Northeastern expert explains the science of nuclear power

    Pran Nath, Matthews Distinguished University Professor of physics, helps explain the difference between a nuclear program designed for civilian purposes and one used for military purposes.
  • Northeastern researchers identify proteins receptive to treating ovarian cancer

    Northeastern researchers identify proteins receptive to treating ovarian cancer

    Bryan Spring, associate professor of physics, along with colleagues has identified two proteins abundant on drug-resistant ovarian cancer cells that become receptive to chemotherapy when treated with light.
  • Northeastern physicists honored with Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for unveiling secrets of the universe

    Northeastern physicists honored with Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for unveiling secrets of the universe

    Several Northeastern physics professor, PhD student, and researchers, where recognized in the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for their research into the fundamental nature of matter at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider.
  • How do axolotls regenerate limbs and organs? This researcher has started to uncover the secret

    How do axolotls regenerate limbs and organs? This researcher has started to uncover the secret

    New research by James Monaghan, professor of biology, shows that the key to axolotl limb regeneration is retinoic acid. Could this be the key to human limb regeneration in the future?
  • The proposed NASA budget cuts would decimate American science, an expert says

    The proposed NASA budget cuts would decimate American science, an expert says

    Trump is calling for a 25% slash to NASA's budget and according to Jacqueline McCleary, assistant professor of physics, the cuts will have a larger impact then proposed, including hurting America’s ability to maintain its position as a leader in tech and space exploration.