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  • A celebration of women – 3.11.22

    Dear College of Science Faculty and Staff, Although International Women’s Day may smell like a commercially constructed event, in fact its origins go back to 1909. According to Wikipedia, “International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. It is...
  • Biochemistry students attend American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Annual Meeting

    Four Northeastern University biochemistry students– Kai Beattie, Ashley Brown, Gabrielle Hernandez, and Joie Sun– represented the university’s American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) chapter at the society’s national meeting in Philadelphia. The event was ASBMB’s first in-person conference since 2019! Each student presented at the Undergraduate Poster Competition...
  • Connected Science Community Summer Skills Session

    The critical first component of the Connected Science Community PhD is the Summer Skills Session. This is an optional program for all incoming COS PhD students, which takes place during the August before the PhD program begins. The Summer Skills Session includes: Proposal-writing training that includes cross-disciplinary peer review and faculty support...
  • Mental Health Research Consortium

    About Us One in four people is affected by a mental health disorder, ranging from anxiety, depression, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. The COVID pandemic has revealed deep and systemic deficiencies in treatment options and community resources for those struggling with mental health...
  • Clara Winguth’s Environmental Science Experience

    Clara Winguth, a third-year environmental science major, focusing on marine conservation with minors in biology and environmental studies, is currently on co-op as a STEM intern at the International School of Bremen in Germany. This experience combines aspects of her multifaceted identity, connecting her love of science with tutoring skills...
  • Wellness week brings self-care, yoga, meditation, and more

    Wellness Week 2022 kicks off at Northeastern across its global campuses, bringing opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and parents to participate in holistic wellness and mental health activities. There are many events to choose from happening from March 21 to 27. Sagar Rajpal, associated director and spiritual advisor for mindfulness and wellness...
  • GlobeMed Annual Gala 2022

    GlobeMed at Northeastern is a student-run organization that partners with a grassroots organization in Masaka, Uganda, called the Twesiga Mukama Federation. Currently, we are working with the Federation to improve water sanitation and hygiene conditions in a region of Uganda with historically poor water access. We aim to do so...
  • Instagram takeover: Anika Padin

    Anika Padin, S'23, is taking over our Instagram account Tuesday, March 8 from Milan, Italy. She is participating in the Wednesday, March 9, Good Power of Science: Women in Science event as well. Follow along as she shares her Northeastern experience! Look back at her takeover experience here! Tell us...
  • Strike a pose for International Women’s Day and #BreakTheBias.

    International Women’s Day—Tuesday, March 8, 2022—is a unifying global phenomenon marking the achievements of women across multiple time zones, languages, and cultures. This year’s theme, #BreaktheBias, is symbolized by a crossing of the wrists. Men and women are encouraged to “Cross your arms to show solidarity,” in photos recognizing the day....
  • Instagram Takeover: Brain Awareness Week with COS NEURONS

    Sacha Sergent will be taking over our Instagram account on Wedesday, March 9 to share her experience as a member of the Northeastern University Researchers of Neuroscience club. Follow along for an inside look at Brain Awareness Week happening 3/7-3/11. What is your major, and when are you graduating? Behavioral...
  • Psychology Colloquium: Effects of stress and local striatal circuits on goaldirected behavior

    Stress has a profound, long-lasting impact on later decision-making, and understanding the neural basis of these effects may lead to better treatments and functional outcomes for those suffering from stress-related disorders. The primary goal of my research is to uncover how stressful events activate and change neural circuits to alter...