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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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COS leaders share experience at launch of Northeastern Institute for Experiential AI event
The Institute for Experiential AI celebrated the launch of the foundational new center for research and applied AI solutions at Northeastern University on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Hazel Sive and Jared Auclair spoke at this event.
Pair of Northeastern research and community leaders win prestigious NSF grant
Two Northeastern faculty members, biology professor Tovah Day and chemistry professor Steven Lopez have received National Science Foundation CAREER grants, awarded to early-career academics with the potential to serve as role models in research and education.
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.
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.
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.
Black History Month Science Symposium
As part of the College’s month-long celebration, the Black History Month Science Symposium brought together alumni, students, and faculty alike to highlight the many achievements of four Northeastern College of Science graduates.
Cross-COS Colloquium: Developing Connections between COS and COE on the Internet of Materials
Hear from Gregory Abowd, Dean of the College of Engineering, on his approach to the widespread adoption of computers and our society's resulting "insatiable appetite for computing and the power that is needed to feed it." The Dean presents his notion of the Internet of Materials as well as how we can create self-sustaining computational materials to solve this issue.
Four Northeastern Professors Earn Their Place on 2021’s List of “Highly Cited Researchers”
Recognizing the groundbreaking research of four faculty members who have been named on 2021's list of "Highly Cited Researchers."
Q&A with Ellen Smith: CaNCURE Spring Cohort
Biochemistry major Ellen Smith shares her co-op experience at CaNCURE.
Even in winter, campus gardens grow fresh produce–and a new community
Evan Fear, a third-year science major, wanted to create a raised bed on the roof of his apartment. What he built instead is a flourishing campus community focused on sharing fresh vegetables. Read more on News@Northeastern. Photo by Mary Knox Merrill / Northeastern University.
Student Profile: Nicole Occidental, Behavioral Neuroscience Major
Nicole Occidental shares her COS experience.
Landmark study into the genetic disorder offers clues into links between metabolism and mental health
Researchers at Northeastern and neighboring colleges say they’ve made a landmark discovery that takes a deeper look at the metabolic and biochemical origins of a debilitating genetic disease known to cause a range of symptoms and health problems. A new study, published Wednesday, focused on a severe neurodevelopmental disorder referred to as 16p11.2 Deletion Syndrome,...