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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 Northeastern is helping to try and contain the Ebola outbreak
“We don’t do work on the ground… but we provide the intelligence to the people responding to the emergency,” said Alessandro Vespignani, director of the Network Science Institute.
Gas nears $5. Why aren’t electric vehicles selling in the US?
EV sales in the U.S. are projected to fall from 1.5 million to 1.2 million this year, Professor Sanjeev Mukerjee explained.
Network science research expands to four cities on two continents across Northeastern’s global network
Professor Alessandro Vespignani is leading the Network Science Institute in tackling some of the world’s most pressing issues, from predicting pandemics to understanding the impact of AI.
Tick-related ER visits are higher than normal this year. Here’s how you can protect yourself and your family from Lyme disease
How to protect yourself and your family from Lyme disease, according to Assistant Professor Constantin Takacs.
Northeastern Mathematics Department Honors Students and Faculty at 2026 Awards Ceremony
The Mathematics Department held its annual Awards Ceremony on April 23, 2026, recognizing students, faculty, and community members for their outstanding achievements over the past year. From academic excellence and research innovation to teaching, outreach, and service, the event highlighted the breadth of work shaping the department’s community. Awards were presented by Associate Teaching Professor Evan Dummit, chair of the...
Northeastern’s Marine Science Center is the go-to place for lobster captains and fishmongers with rare colorful lobsters
A rare “cotton candy claws” lobster is latest crustacean donation.
Three Northeastern students named Goldwater Scholars
Maren Ritterbuck, Numair Elahi and Sophia Guerra were named Goldwater Scholars named the prestigious scholarship, which supports students with promise for great careers in science, engineering and mathematics research.
Northeastern researcher explains why climate models and observational data disagree
Assistant professor Chengfei He's findings are reported in the journal Nature Communications.
Northeastern CSI Researchers Recognized in $1.6 Million WHOI Sea Grant Award
Professor Jennifer Bowen has received WHOI Sea Grant funding to investigate bacterial contamination threatening Massachusetts soft-shell clam harvests.
Professor recognized for a lifetime of mentorship
Mary Jo Ondrechen, professor of chemistry and chemical biology, joined the Northeastern faculty in 1980 and has been mentoring students ever since.
Can Artemis II’s heat shield withstand the force of reentry?
Jacqueline McCleary, an assistant professor of physics, said the odds of the Orion capsule’s heat shield failing are largely uncertain.
What is “sardinemaxxing” and should you try it?
According to associate professor Leila Deravi and assistant professor Brie Reid, these canned fish pack a nutritional punch and are the latest online food craze.