Ian Thomsen - News @ Northeastern

What does it take to succeed?

Achievement is one thing. Success is something else entirely. This is the message of Northeastern network scientist Albert-László Barabási, whose research shows that the top performers aren’t always recognized as the best in their fields. Success, Barabási said Thursday at a public discussion with Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, is a collective measure that captures how people respond to our performance.

by Ian Thomsen November 8, 2018

Why there are no more Van Goghs

New research by Northeastern network scientist Albert-László Barabási uncovers a discouraging secret of the art world: Artists who go undiscovered in their earliest years are doomed to careers of obscurity.

by Ian Thomsen and Lia Petronio November 8, 2018

News@Northeastern named best online newsroom

Northeastern University on Thursday was named best online newsroom at the PR News’s Digital PR Awards in New York, besting Microsoft, Alibaba, Samsung Electronics, and other finalists.

by Ian Thomsen November 8, 2018

Do more guns lead to more fatal police shootings?

A new study by researchers from Northeastern and Harvard examines the correlation between gun laws and shootings by police officers.

by Ian Thomsen October 26, 2018

The US needs to upgrade its cybersecurity standards. These co-ops are on the front line.

Granite Telecommunications needed help after landing a bid to win a portion of a $50 billion government contract to shore up cybersecurity. Its chief information officer, a former Northeastern co-op, knew where to turn.

by Ian Thomsen October 25, 2018

He grew up making wine in France. Now he’s making connections in Silicon Valley.

Louis Desbois grew up on a family vineyard in the south of France. His time at Northeastern opened the door for his move to San Francisco, where he serves as a liaison between tech companies and the French government.

by Ian Thomsen October 23, 2018

Gandhi was born 149 years ago, and he is still missed

Award-winning biographer and historian Ramachandra Guha gave two lectures on the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and the issues of modern-day India on Thursday at Northeastern. “Compare him with Churchill or de Gaulle or Roosevelt or Stalin," Guha said of Gandhi. "These other people, you couldn’t just go and talk with them."

by Ian Thomsen October 19, 2018

Boston will wake up Sunday morning with a brand new landmark bridge

Northeastern’s vision to reimagine Columbus Avenue in Boston realizes its next step when two spans of bridge, totaling 200 feet and 168 tons, are lifted across the Amtrak and MBTA railroad tracks this weekend.

by Ian Thomsen October 12, 2018

Northeastern launches Experience magazine

Northeastern has launched a digital magazine that examines the power of experience to spark ideas, solve problems, transform industries, and drive personal growth.

by Ian Thomsen October 4, 2018

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun receives France’s highest honor

President Aoun was decorated on Friday with the Legion of Honor, France’s highest award, which is conferred on those who have made outstanding contributions to French culture, international outreach, and collaboration.

by Ian Thomsen September 28, 2018

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