Chemistry and chemical biology chair Graham Jones explains Northeastern’s role in the emerging field of green chemistry
Swimming in that ‘dirty’ water?
Ferdi Hellweger, an associate professor of environmental engineering, was awarded the Environmental Merit Award by the EPA in recognition of his work to make the Charles River swimmable once again.
Walking the talk to bring sustainability to the forefront
The College of Business Administration recently launched the new Business Sustainability Institute to promote sustainability in research, teaching and service as well as through interdisciplinary collaborations within the university and … read more »
Students seek to bag global pollution
Northeastern undergraduates Kelly Benoit and Adrian Van are working to educate their classmates about plastic-bag pollution and promote sustainable practices.
Recycle your ride
Northeastern partners with Boston for Hubway, a bike-sharing program throughout the city dubbed as a “win-win” for the University community
Northeastern rated a standout among the best
In its “376 Best Colleges” guide, The Princeton Review awards special recognition to the University for sustainability and career services
Northeastern recognized for commitment to sustainability
University makes Princeton Review’s 2011 guide to most environmentally responsible “green colleges” in the United States and Canada
University hosts national civil engineering conference
Engineering Mechanics Institute meeting focuses on Northeastern research strengths, such as infrastructure sustainability
Students design system to power down home appliances
For engineering capstone project, Northeastern seniors develop an energy-control device that can automatically cut off power to low-priority appliances, and possibly help utilities avert blackouts
One person’s trash is their treasure
An unwanted toaster and a chance conversation lead Northeastern student to found a campus organization that promotes the reuse of student-life staples — with the ultimate benefit to charity
A high honor for harnessing ocean’s energy
Professor emeritus has been nominated for a European Inventor Award for designing an environmentally friendly turbine.
High honors for ‘green’ campus
Northeastern won the city’s 2011 Green Business Award, which was presented on Friday by Boston’s Mayor Menino. It is the only university this year to be recognized.