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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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New partnership gives the Fens – and Northeastern co-op students – a chance to thrive
A three-year partnership among Northeastern, the Boston Parks and Recreation department and the Lawrence and Lillian Solomon Foundation will steward the Back Bay Fens.
Varun Kompalli ’26, MS Nanomedicine
Varun Kompalli's exploration of drug delivery technologies sparked a fascination with nanomedicine and its role in COVID-19 vaccine delivery, ultimately motivating them to pursue a master's degree in the field at Northeastern University
Shreya Bangara ’27, MS Biotechnology
Working at Northeastern University's Nanomedicine Innovation Center introduced Shreya Bangara to the interdisciplinary world of nanomedicine. Seeing its potential to address real-world medical challenges inspired them to pursue a graduate certificate alongside their master's degree and expand their research experience.
Hrudaya Shailesh Powale ’26, MS Biotechnology
Building on a foundation in pharmacy and drug delivery systems, Hrudaya Shailesh Powale became fascinated by the potential of nucleic acid therapeutics and lipid nanoparticle technologies, leading them to pursue advanced training in nanomedicine.
Biotechnology Graduate Builds Career in Finance
Meet Andrea Sorrentino, a Northeastern Toronto graduate whose biotechnology background helped open doors in the finance industry, proving that career paths are rarely linear.
Building an Unconventional Path: Andrea Bedoni’s Biotechnology Journey at Northeastern
“To be selected as the student speaker for my graduation is an immense honor. It means having the opportunity to share what my time at Northeastern truly looked like: the pivots, the growth, and the moments of doubt that quietly became moments of clarity.”
Industry Partnership Takes Student from Classroom to Cancer Research
How a co-op at the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research helped Ainslie Forbes clarify her path in bioinformatics.
Playing pollution detective off Nahant Beach, a search for clues leads to a stunning bacterial count
A Northeastern University graduate student tested beaches near the Nahant campus to find local sources of pollution.
This double Husky created her own co-op working on life-changing cancer therapies
CAR T-cell therapy can serve as a life saving treatment for blood cancers, but comes with complications. This master’s degree student’s research may help change that.
Three Seas student wins AAUS Award
Congratulations to Zoe Salyapongse, Three Seas Program Cohort 45, on being awarded the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) research award!
Using invasive wetland grasses, Northeastern grads adopt a green approach to stop erosion
Kayla Sklar and Anja Clark, Northeastern alumni, work with Emerald Tutu lead Gabriel Cira to grow native wetlands grasses on beds formed from invasive species.
In Bali, Northeastern students see resilience and innovation at the heart of climate change adaptation
Students studied the unequal ways that climate change is effecting island nations like Bali, one of more than 17,000 islands in Indonesia’s archipelago.