The College of Engineering is hosting the National Science Foundation’s annual Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, which will focus on transforming the field through the formation of robust partnerships.
Nadine Aubry appointed as dean of the College of Engineering
Nadine Aubry — a widely known leader in the field of mechanical engineering, particularly fluid mechanics — will lead the College of Engineering as dean starting this fall.
Wheeling toward a sustainable future
Northeastern student-researchers have designed a self-sustainable motorized bicycle that requires no input other than human pedal power.
Chipping away at cancer
Three Northeastern student-researchers have developed a screening chip that uses nanoparticles to detect colorectal cancer earlier than ever before.
Taking flight, then taking it apart
Electrical and computer engineering students developed new software for a remote-controlled helicopter and then modified it to make the hovering device easy to transport.
Advancing women in academia
Northeastern’s NSF-funded ADVANCE initiative takes an interdisciplinary approach to promoting female faculty members.
Correspondence gaming in the digital age
An engineering capstone team brings together the advantages of online and in-person board games to create a classic experience that can be shared across long distances.
The environmental impact of anesthetic gases
Civil and environmental engineering professor Matthew Eckelman delivered the results of an anesthetic-drug life-cycle assessment to the International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology last week.
Engineering capstone offers independence to physically disabled
The first-place winners in this spring’s electrical and computer engineering capstone competition designed an eye-controlled robotic arm allowing paraplegic patients to feed themselves.
Cybersecurity and the new digital threats
As part of a Monday afternoon lecture on cybersecurity, Engin Kirda was installed as the inaugural Sy and Laurie Sternberg Associate Professor for Information Assurance.
3Qs: The driverless car
Marty Vona, an assistant professor in the College of Computer and Information Science, discusses the technical challenges of Google’s newest venture.
On the cutting edge
Moneesh Upmanyu, associate professor of mechanical engineering at Northeastern, has published research on how nanoribbons shape-shift.
