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Global citizen, budding scientist, model – for one Northeastern student, “adaptability” is key
Meet Yaa Kyeremateng, a behavioral neuroscience major who speaks multiple languages, conducts research, is fascinated with the brain, and has modeled for the past year. Here, she discusses these aspects of her Northeastern experience and why “adaptability” is perhaps her strongest trait.
August 09, 2017
Global citizen, budding scientist, model – for one Northeastern student, "adaptability" is key
Meet Yaa Kyeremateng, a behavioral neuroscience major who speaks multiple languages, conducts research, is fascinated with the brain, and has modeled for the past year. Here, she discusses these aspects of her Northeastern experience and why “adaptability” is perhaps her strongest trait.
August 09, 2017
Plant biotechnology: Why plants represent ‘untapped potential’ for innovative drug discovery
From aspirin to the chemotherapy drug Paclitaxel, some of the most important pharmaceuticals are derived from plants. Northeastern doctoral candidate John de la Parra describes new research to improve the pipeline for drug discovery and production from plants.
July 31, 2017
Physics discovery unlocks ingredients of 2-D sandwich
Layering 2-D crystals is a little like building a club sandwich, says Northeastern physicist Swastik Kar. But a new discovery allows researchers to rearrange the ingredients, producing new properties and opening up a world of possibilities for new materials.
July 25, 2017
Math professors secure $2M NSF award
The $2.2 million award aims to recruit and train young people by engaging them in research in algebraic geometry and representation theory. The project involves all levels of education, from undergraduate to postdoctoral studies.
July 21, 2017
Dr. Stephen Hatfield talks about his research
Lecturer of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Dr. Stephen Hatfield sits down with the College of Science Graduate Program staff to talk about his research at Northeastern University.
July 17, 2017
PSM Biotechnology Profile: Dr. Stephen Hatfield
Dr. Stephen Hatfield, the Principal Research Scientist at the New England Inflammation and Tissue Protection Institute, and Lecturer of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics sits down with the College of Science Graduate Program staff to talk about his research at Northeastern University. Tell us about your current research. Biomedical research at the New England Inflammation and Tissue Protection […]
July 17, 2017
A day at the Marine Science Center
A photographic look at Northeastern’s Marine Science Center (MSC) in Nahant, Massachusetts portrays the sights, the seas, and the science happening in and around this very active marine research facility. Check it out here.
July 10, 2017
Professor lives out rock star fantasy
John Coley, a psychology professor who moonlights as a bassist in a blues-rock band, reflects on the adrenaline rush of playing for a live audience. “After the show you feel so revved up,” he says. “You go home and you can’t fall asleep for hours.”
July 06, 2017
The science behind fireworks
What makes a firework…work? We asked Michael Pollastri, professor and chair of the chemistry department, what’s happening inside those Fourth of July favorites—and which color fireworks are particularly challenging to create.
July 03, 2017
Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology PhD students awarded NSF Fellowships
Two incoming PhD students have been awarded prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships to conduct their research at the Marine Science Center in Nahant.
June 26, 2017
Northeastern’s College of Science Hosts MassBioEd Life Sciences Workforce Annual Conference
The Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex (ISEC) was the perfect location for MassBioEd’s 2nd Life Sciences Workforce Annual Conference hosted by Northeastern’s College of Science and Biotechnology Programs on June 7. The event began with a welcome to Northeastern by College of Science Dean Ken Henderson. MassBioEd Executive Director Peter Abair gave a highly anticipated overview of his organization’s 2017 Annual Job Trends Forecast, an […]
June 15, 2017
Northeastern's College of Science Hosts MassBioEd Life Sciences Workforce Annual Conference
The Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex (ISEC) was the perfect location for MassBioEd’s 2nd Life Sciences Workforce Annual Conference hosted by Northeastern’s College of Science and Biotechnology Programs on June 7. The event began with a welcome to Northeastern by College of Science Dean Ken Henderson. MassBioEd Executive Director Peter Abair gave a highly anticipated overview of his organization’s 2017 Annual Job Trends Forecast, an […]
June 15, 2017
Physics professor sits on panel with CERN Director General
Physics Professor Darien Wood recently participated in a panel discussion at Fermilab examining the impact of hadron colliders.
June 14, 2017