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  • Louise Skinnari Wins Department of Energy Physics Grant

    Physics Professor Louise Skinnari and her lab were recently awarded a multi-year grant from the United States Department of Energy. We caught up with her to discuss her experience at CERN, the transformative affect of funding on research, and her time at Northeastern. You have just received a DOE grant awarded...

  • Finding the needle in the data stack: Advice from a Facebook data scientist

    Alumna Delia Mocanu is a Double Husky and 2014 PhD recipient in Physics. During her time at Northeastern, she developed a passion for network science, working on data projects with incredible scale. Now at Facebook, she finds herself working on one of the largest data systems in history— News Feed. She...

  • Announcing the Associate Dean for Equity

    As we have discussed recently, our College must be committed to a Culture of Respect, that is accompanied by Action towards racial equality and justice. Respect is the way we can value one another’s contributions, and transcends race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We must work to advance...

  • Biochemistry Students Selected for Outstanding Chapter of the Year Award

    ASBMB Chapter President Evan Mun and Vice President Julian Amirault made their final year before graduation count, filling it with a variety of professional development and social activities for the benefit of students with a true passion or even just a budding curiosity for biochemistry and molecular biology. The American...

  • Global Population, Climate, and Technology Are Changing Human Health. Here’s What We Can Do About It.

    We live in a more connected world than ever before. The availability of rapid intercontinental travel means that a disease in one region can easily become a global concern, as the novel coronavirus outbreak has demonstrated in recent weeks. We live in a world where the global effects of climate...

  • Billions Of Tons Of Plastic Are Choking The Ocean. She’s Here To Clean It Up.

    17.6 billion. That’s how many pounds of plastic end up in the ocean on average each year, according to estimates published in 2015. We know of this plastic, but one of the big unknowns is figuring out exactly how much of that debris is floating in the ocean, let alone...

  • Cannabis Products Are Everywhere. But What Do They Actually Do?

    The number of products advertised as containing CBD, a compound derived from cannabis plants, has skyrocketed. Consumers can purchase CBD-infused burgers, coffee, beer, and toothpaste, as well as creams and oils marketed as treatments for pain, anxiety, and even cancer. But what, if anything, do these products do? And are...

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    General questions Northeastern is a top research institution with inspired professors, an unmatched co-op program, and an extensive global network. Students who attend Northeastern’s College of Science can use these opportunities to create a unique college experience that prepares them for any path they choose to forge. The College of Science offices are located...

  • Marine and Environmental Sciences

    Research in Marine and Environmental Sciences Marine Science Center Researchers at the Marine Science Center engage in vibrant and diverse research. Many core research topics relate to understanding how the projected impacts of climate change will affect marine habitats, and how urban communities along the coast can best prepare for...

  • Mathematics

    Research in Mathematics Through research, our students develop a practical expertise and intellectual passion for their chosen field. The Postdoctoral Research Program in the College of Science is personalized for each postdoctoral researcher’s needs and aspirations. In addition to rich research experiences with our faculty members, our postdocs have comprehensive...

  • Linguistics

    Program Overview The Linguistics program in the College of Science equips students with the tools to examine and better understand the striking complexity of linguistic knowledge, appreciate the remarkable diversity of linguistic structure, and unravel a bit of the mystique surrounding this critical facet of the human experience. Central to...

  • Chemistry and Chemical Biology

    Research in Chemistry and Chemical Biology The chemistry and chemical biology department supports six research areas of emphasis – bioanalytical chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biomaterials, energy storage, chemical biology, and theoretical biology. Through research, our students develop a practical expertise and intellectual passion for their chosen field. Undergraduate Research Beckman Scholars...