Pharmacy graduate Nick O’Donnell earned an award at the RISE:2013 expo this spring for his work investigating the adverse effects of intravenous sedatives.
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Journey to a cleaner future
Engineering professor Yiannis Levendis was awarded the 2013 George Westinghouse Gold Medal in recognition of his contributions to the power field of mechanical engineering.
Unique degree program fills void in biotech industry
Northeastern’s Professional Science Master’s degree program in biotechnology, now in its 10th year, is a model for similar programs around the world.
Engineering professor earns prestigious award
Mechanical and industrial engineering professor Allen Soyster has received the most esteemed honor bestowed by the Institute of Industrial Engineers, the world’s largest professional society dedicated to advancing the field.
A sweet spot for coastal cities
At the first annual Sustaining Coastal Cities conference, national and international leaders began a conversation on the future of fisheries.
An innovation ecosystem drives future for nanomedicine
Distinguished Professor of Physics Sri Sridhar is establishing Northeastern as the go-to knowledge resource for clinical and commercial translation of basic university research.
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.
