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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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Announcing the 2025-2026 Advancing Women in Science Scholars
Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Advancing Women in Science Scholars!
Celebrating LGBTQ+ STEM Day: A Conversation on STEM, Identity, and Community
November 18, marks the fifth year of celebrating LGBTQ+ STEM Day. With the first two years being celebrated in July, this holiday moved to November 18 as an internationally recognized day to highlight and celebrate the work of LGBTQIA+ people in STEM. Madeline Eppley (they/them), PhD candidate in Marine and Environmental Science, and Johan Bonilla...
Meet the 2024 Advancing Women in Science Scholars
The Advancing Women in Science Scholarship (AWS) demonstrates the commitment of the College of Science to increase the representation and advancement of women in science majors and careers. Eligible candidates include full-time undergraduate women enrolled in the college. As part of the Advancing Women in Science community, scholarship recipients participate in quarterly meetings with a cohort of fellow awardees focused on professional development and mentoring skills.
BIMODAL Workshop: Empowering Underrepresented Scientists in the Digital Age
In today's digital landscape, where effective science communication is essential, three graduate students from the College of Science launched the inaugural BIMODAL (Belonging in Media: Opportunities in Digital Academic Landscapes) workshop, held on August 27th and 29th, at Northeastern University, with participants from an array of majors across the College of Science.