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Researchers transcend boundaries for science
At the world’s largest science conference, Northeastern scholars urged interdisciplinary communication to develop solutions to the world’s greatest challenges.
Validation for flu prediction
In 2009, Northeastern University network scientist Alessandro Vespignani developed a computational model that predicted the spread of the H1N1 virus. Three years later, new studies show that these predictions were highly accurate.
Northeastern researcher elected president of the Complex Systems Society
Alessandro Vespignani, the Sternberg Family Distinguished University Professor of physics, computer science and health sciences, believes that complex systems science has the potential to solve real-world challenges.
A new model for our ‘bursty behavior’
Albert-László Barabási and his colleagues have developed a new mathematical algorithm that improves the predictive power of human behavioral patterns
What is network science?
Albert-László Barabási, Distinguished Professor of Physics, explains how he and his Northeastern colleagues are exploring complex networks that emerge in nature, science and technology.
3Qs: Understanding the potential impact of the H5N1 virus
Network scientist Alessandro Vespignani discusses the motivations for and implications of controversial research that could yield a better understanding of the spread of influenza viruses.
Charting the new course of science mapping
Northeastern is hosting an exhibit that showcases how mapmakers today are exploring what it means to visualize science: its principles and interconnections.
Forecasting the spread of emerging diseases
World-renowned statistical physicist Alessandro Vespignani was installed as Northeastern University’s Sternberg Family Distinguished University Professor of Physics on Tuesday in the Raytheon Amphitheater.
World-renowned researcher elected to the Academy of Europe
Alessandro Vespignani, Northeastern’s newly appointed Sternberg Family Distinguished University Professor of Physics, was recognized for his research on the spread of epidemics.
Understanding complex networks
Network scientists David Lazer and Alessandro Vespignani are awarded a major grant for interdisciplinary work analyzing the interdependence of networks in different kinds of systems.
Forecasting the future of health and science
Alessandro Vespignani, a world-renowned statistical physicist, has conducted landmark research on the spread of viruses.
