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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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Northeastern University STEM students accelerate their professional development at the SASE National Conference
In October of 2023, the Northeastern Chapter of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) attended the 2023 SASE National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A Northeastern student’s experience in researching the hidden role of food additives
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed every October, aims to support individuals aected by breast cancer, enhance understanding of risk factors, encourage regular screening, and fundraise for research.
Why do robots need to use whips? Researchers test the extremes of human motor control to advance robotics
On any given day, Richards Hall on Northeastern University’s Boston campus is filled with the sound of students’ shuffling feet or energetic class discussions, but this week you might have heard something else: a whip cracking.
New antibiotic that could treat drug-resistant infections and superbugs discovered by Northeastern microbiologist in collaboration with NovoBiotic
A new antibiotic discovered by Northeastern distinguished professor Kim Lewis could be a significant new weapon in the growing fight against drug-resistant bacterial infections.
Brothers hope new research club opens up world of opportunities to fellow students
“We came to a point of realization that the work and research that we have done at Northeastern has propelled us into many situations that we never thought possible before joining,” Dillon says.
Will the new vaccines prevent Lyme disease?
Cases of Lyme disease are exploding across the United States, but don’t expect a magic bullet against the tick-borne illness to arrive any time soon.
Could ‘new’ antibiotic treatment prevent chronic Lyme disease?
Every year, tens of thousands of new Lyme disease patients find that their symptoms persist even after the standard course of antibiotic treatment.
What’s behind the toxic algae producing killer shellfish in Alaska?
Most people probably associate algal blooms with red tides in Florida that can lead to skin irritation, burning eyes and rashes in exposed individuals.
Celebrating College of Science Faculty and Staff Excellence
The College of Science Awards was celebrated on April 27, 2023. Faculty and Staff were recognized for their dedication to the growth and overall success of the college.
Announcing the 2024 TIER 1 Award Recipients
Twenty-nine interdisciplinary teams—ten include College of Science faculty members—have been selected to receive 2024 TIER 1 Awards, three of which are Mentored Awards. The TIER 1 Seed Grant/Proof of Concept Awards Program is supported by the colleges and the Senior Vice Provost for Research. This competitive program encourages individual faculty members to form multidisciplinary teams...
Two generations apart, both proud Northeastern grads
Wearing a golden robe and black cap, Karl Anderson sat proudly in a suite above the field at Fenway Park on Sunday. On the field below, Anderson’s grandson Karlan DeWitt marched in the procession wearing his black gown and mortarboard.
Biochemistry student awarded Senior Leadership Award
It was an intimate setting befitting their years of service. At a long table in a small room overseeing the Boston campus, interspersed among President Joseph E. Aoun and seven members of his Northeastern leadership team, sat nine exceptional students who will be graduating this weekend.