Northeastern University junior Roberto Lavin tutored prospects in the Dominican Baseball Academy run by the Boston Red Sox, which will host their Opening Day at Fenway Park today.
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3Qs: Looking back on the Titanic tragedy, 100 years later
Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. After leaving Southampton, England, on April 10, 1912, the ship struck an iceberg late in the night four days … read more »
Northeastern’s ROTC program honored with MacArthur Award
This marks the first time Liberty Battalion, the largest ROTC program in Massachusetts, has been recognized with the prestigious honor.
3Qs: It may be daylight saving, but we’re losing an hour
According to biology professor Fred Davis, your body needs time to adjust after losing an hour with daylight saving time this weekend.
3Qs: ‘Leaping’ into the realm of science
Today is Feb. 29, the extra day we add to the calendar in leap years. But why do we need this extra day, and what is the science behind it? And what about the lesser-known leap second – which delegates from more than 70 nations recently debated whether to abolish? We asked Murray Gibson, dean of the College of Science, to answer these questions – as well as how early scientists discovered the need to adjust the calendar.
3Qs: Taking a patient-facing approach to health care
The United States spends $2 trillion in health care annually. New technologies and approaches to health care have led to a growing field in health informatics, which has a focus on both the clinical and personal aspects of the industry. We asked Timothy Bickmore, an associate professor in the College of Computer and Information Science, to discuss the impact this field can have on the health care industry as a whole, as well as Northeastern’s new PhD program in health informatics.
Taking the Bull by the horns
A competitive opportunity at Red Bull sets architecture student Jeff Sayles II on a new career course.
3Qs: Rockin’ around the holidays
Whether you love it or hate it, it’s hard to escape holiday music this time of year. In malls, on the radio and on television, artists are continuing to recreate holiday classics and new holiday-themed hits. Richard Strasser, associate professor of music industry, looks at how the holidays affect the music industry, and whether new releases and music downloading are likely to alter people’s gift-giving plans this year.
3Qs: ‘Tis the season to find employment?
Lynne Sarikas, director of the MBA Career Center, discusses the state of seasonal employment this year, and how those looking for full-time employment can use the holidays and part-time work to their professional benefit.
3Qs: What will come of Egypt’s elections?
Professor Denis Sullivan, director of Northeastern’s Middle East Center for Peace, Culture and Development, examines the challenges facing Egypt as it begins holding parliamentary elections.
3Qs: Is the NBA season doomed?
On Monday, the NBA players rejected the league’s latest offer, began the process of disbanding their union and prepared for legal action against the owners. This development in the NBA labor negotiations could jeopardize the entire 2011–2012 season. We asked Roger Abrams, Richardson Professor of Law at Northeastern University School of Law, to discuss the legal details of the NBA lockout, and what both sides seek to gain and lose going forward.
3Qs: Investigating a scandal
Explosive sexual assault allegations against a former Penn State University football coach came to a head last week, when the university fired its president as well as legendary head football coach Joe Paterno. Walter Robinson, Distinguished Professor of Journalism, was part of the Boston Globe’s Spotlight team that unearthed the clergy sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church. We asked Robinson to compare these scandals, and examine how the national media has covered this latest scandal.
