Northeastern doctoral candidate Daniel Blustein developed a curriculum to introduce middle school students to biomimetic science, the focus of his own research.
Co-op in African classroom transforms student’s career outlook
Ever since a high school trip to Zambia to repair dormitories, Danielle Fontaine has been searching for a chance to return to Africa. So when she got a co-op with … read more »
Teaching entrepreneurship in South Africa
Psychology major Kate Pellegrino worked on co-op with a Cape Town nonprofit that fosters fledgling entrepreneurs.
One student’s journey to the education summit
Sheila Harrity, a doctoral student in education and the principal of Worcester Technical High School, participated in NBC News’ Education Nation summit in New York this week.
White House and State Department honor law student
Ana Moraga, a second-year law student, was recognized Friday as a Champion of Change for her work with at-risk Guatemalan women.
Northeastern appoints new vice provost for teaching and learning
Susan Ambrose will join the university in August to coordinate the university’s ongoing assessment of teaching and learning.
Massachusetts Governor says STEM education and persistence are key to success
Governor Deval Patrick addresses teens at the National Urban League Youth Summit, calls Northeastern’s co-op program ‘the best deal in America.’
3Qs: The end of handwriting perhaps, but not writing
Indiana recently became the latest state to remove the requirement for its schools to teach handwriting, leading to the debate over whether cursive is outdated in our digital society or a critical component of youth learning. We asked Neal Lerner, an associate professor of English and the director of the Writing Center at Northeastern University, to weigh in.
Committed to changing lives
Micro-finance experience in South Africa and a presidential speech inspire a young Northeastern alumna to follow a path of helping others
