Eva Botkin-Kowacki

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Northeastern’s COVID-19 test lab now processes pool tests for K-12 schools

Thanks to a partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks, Northeastern’s Life Sciences Testing Center now processes COVID-19 pool test samples for K-12 schools.

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki April 1, 2021

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Why kids hold the key to herd immunity

With COVID-19 vaccine trials underway for children, and Pfizer’s teen trial a success, young people are becoming a more prominent part of the fight against the coronavirus. And, Northeastern experts say, that could prove essential to reaching herd immunity.

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki April 1, 2021

COVID cases are rising. Here’s what you need to know.

COVID-19 cases may be rising, but Northeastern’s test and trace system is working. Here’s all you need to know about contact tracing.

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki March 30, 2021

Susan Freeman, associate dean for undergraduate education and engineering professor, practices meditation with her engineering class in Snell Engineering. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

Why this engineering professor starts class with a meditation

Meditation is not what you might expect in an engineering class. But amid pandemic stress, professor Susan Freeman starts every class with a mindfulness practice.

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki March 24, 2021

What’s happening in your brain when you’re spacing out?

When your mind is wandering, your brain is actually quite active, according to new research. This supports the idea that straying thoughts are an important part of our psychology.

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki March 23, 2021

With new May 1 vaccine push, communication key to pushing past resistance

When President Biden announced last week that all American adults would become eligible for vaccination against COVID-19 by May 1, it wasn’t just a plan to end the pandemic. It was also a collective call to action.

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki March 17, 2021

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