With unemployment hovering between 8 and 9 percent, the United States labor market has become a hot topic for the public and politicians alike. Gender pay equity, labor market experiences … read more »
Healthcare
With the recent signing of the Affordable Care Act into law, healthcare has become an increasingly important focus in academic research and the news. How can we effectively counteract rising … read more »
Crime and Punishment
What do Whitey Bulger, Mexican drug cartels, and Trayvon Martin have in common? They’re examples of the scope and evolution of criminal behavior and just a few of the topics … read more »
Middle East
International, and particularly Middle Eastern politics have always been a hot topic of discussion and debate. Our faculty experts can evaluate and comment on topics ranging from recent waves of … read more »
Global Markets
It’s inevitable for the successes and failures of our nation to be in direct correlation with business and economics abroad; a fact that further stresses the importance of staying knowledgeable … read more »
Terrorism and Homeland Security
Northeastern’s ALERT Center and the George J. Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security are just two examples of ways in which the university is leading the way in security research. … read more »
Network and Cybersecurity
Northeastern faculty are on the front lines, working to combat cyber threats and explore the complexities of information assurance in an increasingly technological world. These experts can address cybersecurity issues … read more »
Drug Discovery
The well-being of our nation relies on the hard work and research of health and science professionals, all working towards treatments and cures. What impact does disease in Kenya have … read more »
Earthquake in Iran
The U.S Geological Survey reports that an approximately 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Iran near the Pakistan border today. Iran officials are reporting hundreds dead.