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  • The Meaning of Life – 10.27.2023

    Dear College of Science Faculty and Staff, We worry about events in Maine, events in the Middle East, in Ukraine and elsewhere. I deeply hope that your loved ones are safe. Please remember that we are a Diverse College where Everyone Belongs.With regard to dealing with troubling events, but really...

  • Focusing on what you can control – 10.13.2023

    Dear College of Science Faculty and Staff, The first war between Israel and her neighbors that I remember was back in 1967. Though it was called the ‘six-day war’, implying closure, peace in the Middle East remains a dream unfulfilled. The present devastating violence in Israel and Gaza is horrifying in...

  • Chemistry & Chemical Biology Dept. Seminar

    Speaker: Prof. Christina Woo (Harvard University)   Title: Reading and rewriting protein modifications in cells   Abstract: Nature regulates many biological processes through post-translational modifications that modify protein activity and relay signals through protein networks. Interpretation of how nature uses these modifications will provide new insights to biological regulation, and open new...

  • Q&A with Alicia Bustamante, MS Environmental Science and Policy

    What's your name, what you're studying, and your expected graduation?  I am Alicia Bustamante, and I am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Environmental Science and Policy, with an anticipated completion date of December 2023. What is your favorite part about being in the master's program at Northeastern?  I...

  • Spinout Networking Event

    We are thrilled to announce a unique networking and educational event, reserved exclusively for the innovative minds of Northeastern University’s spinout companies. Mastering the art of the elevator pitch not only enhances your prowess in navigating in-person events but also significantly bolsters your capability to captivate potential investors. Consider this...

  • Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy of Science – 9.15.2023

    Dear College of Science Faculty and Staff, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is a hilarious commentary intertwined with thoughtful philosophy, around the significance of humans and planet Earth. It started as a BBC radio play that gained a cult following, and became a TV series, movie and quintet of books....

  • Gabriela Garcia

    Research in Gabriela Garcia's group is positioned at the intersection of today’s biodiversity, food security, and climate crises. As shifting precipitation patterns and extreme events disrupt agroecosystem function and threaten farmer livelihoods, they advance a predictive framework for understanding how socio-ecological systems respond to disturbance. The group integrates ecological fieldwork,...

  • Long COVID clinical trials a step in the right direction, but scale doesn’t match the need, researchers say

    The National Institutes of Health announced Monday it was enrolling hundreds of people in phase 2 clinical trials that will evaluate at least four potential treatments for long COVID. The news underscores that the government recognizes the importance of developing treatment therapies to improve the lives of thousands of people who never...

  • Clarity or uncertainty? In her visualizations, NSF Career awardee Lace Padilla balances both

    While Lace Padilla’s data visualization forecasts are intended to appear simple, the research and psychology behind their designs are anything but. Through a rigorous, methodical process, Padilla boils down sophisticated scientific concepts and projections into easily interpretable diagrams and graphics, helping the public understand the extent of natural disasters and...

  • Diving in to Science Communication to Protect Our Ocean: Q&A with Alumna Sophia Troeh

    Sophia Troeh, a recent graduate of Northeastern University’s Three Seas program, is dedicated to protecting our oceans and their ecosystems for future generations. Sophia was chosen for the prestigious 2023 Sea Grant Knauss fellowship, where and her work showcases the vital intersection of science and advocacy in safeguarding our marine...

  • Undergraduate Student Experience Spotlight: JeTaury Davis

    Tell us a bit about yourselfMy name is JeTaury Davis but I go by Jet for short. I will be graduating in the spring of 2024 with a cellular and molecular biology major and a minor in africana studies. What has been your favorite class you’ve taken while at Northeastern?My...

  • Women Who Empower announce 2023 Innovator Awards winners

    Twenty-eight entrepreneurs have been recognized for their innovative, boundary-pushing work by Northeastern University’s 2023 Women Who Empower Innovator Awards. The recipients, students and alumni from the Northeastern community, were selected by a panel of judges and will receive a record total of $500,000. The Innovator Awards, now in their third...