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Spotlights
Valerie Perini discusses her experience at the Marine Science Center
Annette Govindarajan Featured in Journal of Plankton Research
Earth and Environmental Sciences would like to congratulate Annette Govindarajan on her article featured in the Journal of Plankton Research titled “A molecular phylogeny of the Thaliacea.” To read the full article, please visit this link.
Congratulations to our EES 2011 Condit Award Winners!
Earth and Environmental Sciences would like to congratulate the following students:
-Liam Holland (B.A. in Environmental Studies and Political Science)
-Yanina Kupava (B.S. in Environmental Science)
-Kelsey Boss (B.A. in Environmental Studies and International Affairs)
The Condit Award was established in 1940 through the generosity of Sears B. Condit. The award is presented annually to graduating seniors with the top 100 GPAs in the University. Each award carries a stipend as well as a certificate of achievement.
News
MSC Graduate Student Blog Launched!

In this blog, you’ll hear from a team of five talented graduate students who are currently studying at the Marine Science Center. You’ll not only read about some of the exciting research they are involved in, but also find out about a little bit about their other interests along the way.
To see the blog, click here.
MSC merges with Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
The College of Science is happy to announce the merging of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Marine Science Center (MSC).
Northeastern University’s Board of Trustees recently approved the move – making the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences the new home department for MSC and related faculty members. (Marine Science and related faculty will retain partial appointments in the Department of Biology.)
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College of Science Introduces New Marine Biology Major
Starting this fall, Northeastern University will be offering students a Marine Biology major through the College of Science.
Northeastern University maintains the only major, year-round marine laboratory in the Greater Boston area. Its extensive rocky shoreline, flowing seawater system and central location within the Gulf of Maine all combine to provide outstanding resources for hands-on education and cutting-edge research in marine science.
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Events
Northeastern University Open Houses
Saturday, October 8, 2011 and
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Spend a day on campus to learn more about what Northeastern has to offer you. This Open House program is designed to allow you flexibility to explore the many opportunities available for undergraduates. Pick and choose from the sessions below to design your schedule. Please note, certain sessions run repeatedly so please select the sessions that are most convenient for you.
Follow the link below to register today!
http://www.northeastern.edu/admissions/visitcampus/open_house.html
NU Marine Science Center Open House
Come to the Northeastern University Marine Science Center’s annual Open House!
430 Nahant Road, Nahant, MA 01908
10am – 3pm on Saturday, October 1, 2011
Includes:
-Guided Tidepool and Geology walks
-Marine Research Exhibits
-Marine Life Exhibits
-Touch Tanks
-Tours of the Vertebrate Studies Center, WWII Bunker, and Solar Observatory.
-Children’s activities
All ages welcome! Cost:Free


