Distinguished Professor of Physics Sri Sridhar is establishing Northeastern as the go-to knowledge resource for clinical and commercial translation of basic university research.
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Tech-savvy mentors help youth create video games
Northeastern students volunteered at a local middle school during the spring semester to teach kids using a free curriculum called Bootstrap.
Lego robots go for the gold
Northeastern doctoral candidate Daniel Blustein developed a curriculum to introduce middle school students to biomimetic science, the focus of his own research.
How nanotechnology could keep your heart healthy
Chemical engineering professor Thomas Webster’s team developed an injectable, conductive material to regenerate heart tissue after either a heart attack or cardiac disease.
Architectural lessons from Japan’s 2011 earthquake
A traveling exhibit on how Japan’s architectural community responded to the Great East Japan Earthquake is at Northeastern, the sole U.S. stop on a global tour.
The rising red tide with climate change
Climate change may impact the incidence and severity of a toxic species of algae, according to research by recent environmental studies graduate Ashley Cryan.
3Qs: What to know about the new bird flu virus
Network scientist Alessandro Vespignani, who studies the spread of diseases, explains the pandemic potential of the emerging H7N9 bird flu and why it’s different from past strains.
Building an airplane (and everything else) with social media
As showcased at a campus conference on Friday, new communication tools are changing the way we design, manufacture, and use nearly every sort of commodity imaginable.
Family’s health scare helps student find calling
Industrial engineering major Kendall Sanderson studies how to use systems engineering to streamline the healthcare industry.
Barnett Institute celebrates 40 years of scientific breakthroughs
During its 40-year history, the Barnett Institute of Chemical and Biological Analysis has pioneered breakthroughs in biotechnology, forensic science, and advanced materials study. Last week, its accomplishments were honored at a daylong conference on campus.
Welcome to the real world, Iron Man
Electrical and computer engineering capstone students were inspired by the movie Iron Man in their development of goCAD, a program that allows users to manipulate virtual objects with nothing but a swipe of their hand.
R U OK?: How mobile phone data can improve emergency response
“Are you okay?” Words like these appeared on the screens of millions of Boston residents’ and visitors’ mobile phones on April 15, the day two bombs exploded near the Boston Marathon … read more »
