Science & Technology

You love that dirty water. But how dirty is it really?

In 1965, the water in the Charles River was so dirty that The Standells wrote a song about it. Now the “Dirty Water” Boston sports fans have come to love could soon host its first public swimming site, which is being tested by a Northeastern researcher.

by Lia Petronio August 30, 2018

Northeastern and GlaxoSmithKline launch joint experiential PhD program

The university has partnered with global pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline to launch a first-of-its-kind, joint experiential PhD program. Employees of GSK who enroll in the program will conduct pharmaceutical research projects co-developed by the company and Northeastern while they complete their PhD studies at the university in the areas of chemistry and chemical biology.

by Greg St. Martin January 23, 2018

Meet the graduates: Fran Hutton Lee

Fran Hutton Lee is one of nearly 1,500 students who will receive degrees at the College of Professional Studies’ graduation ceremony today. Here, the 60-year-old lifelong learner explains how she parlayed her study of geographic information systems into a one-of-a-kind job working for the town of Medway, Massachusetts.

by Jason Kornwitz May 12, 2017

Northeastern researcher to co-lead groundbreaking NSF initiative to advance wireless communications

Northeastern professor Tommaso Melodia has been named director of research of the Project Office for the National Science Foundation-sponsored Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research. The program will foster fundamental research and development of multiple community-scale platforms supporting next-generation wireless communications networks across the U.S.

by Thea Singer March 8, 2017

Professor named to national committee on drug affordability, access

Professor Vinod Sahney brings a systems perspective to analyzing drug pricing and access, aiming to protect consumers from outsize cost increases like those putting the EpiPen out of reach for many.

by Thea Singer November 9, 2016

Marine Science Center works to protect oceans’ ‘vital role in sustaining life on Earth’

In honor of World Oceans Day, we spoke with Marine Science Center director Geoff Trussell about ocean conservation and what the MSC is doing to help protect our marine ecosystem.

by Joe O'Connell June 8, 2016

The ecstasy of working underwater

Think your work environment is hectic? Imagine trying to complete a task with an air tank strapped to your back as you get tossed around by ocean swells. Working underwater can be daunting, but these three divers wouldn’t trade it for anything.

by Joe O'Connell June 8, 2016

Tour ISEC

Members of the Northeastern community toured the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex on Thursday, as part of the university's celebration of National Engineers Week.

by Adam Glanzman March 1, 2016

Cloud computing, cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things

President Joseph E. Aoun on Thursday hosted EMC Corporation CEO and Chairman Joseph Tucci and Amit Yoran, president of RSA, EMC’s security division, for an engaging discussion about trends in high tech.

by Greg St. Martin October 30, 2015

Northeastern researchers unlock details of Uber’s surge pricing—and suggest ways to avoid it

A research team led by Northeastern assistant professor Christo Wilson cracked open the algorithm that drives Uber’s surge pricing. The team examined ‘surge regions’ within cities and reports findings that reveal tips on how consumers might avoid the inflated prices.

by Thea Singer October 29, 2015