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Remembering Harlan Lane, Northeastern professor and tireless advocate for the Deaf community

Harlan Lane, who helped establish the American Sign Language Program at Northeastern, will be remembered for being a tireless champion and advocate for the Deaf community. He died on July 13, at 82 years old.

by Molly Callahan July 15, 2019

What kind of care are you really getting at a walk-in clinic?

Millions of people are turning to walk-in health clinics—think the CVS MinuteClinic, or the Walgreens Healthcare Clinic—because they’re more convenient than going to the doctor. Timothy Hoff, who is a professor of management, healthcare systems, and health policy at Northeastern, says we don’t really know if these retail clinics are as effective as a doctor’s visit.

by Molly Callahan July 12, 2019

Is this the Space Race 2.0?

Space exploration “has always been about international cooperation and the betterment of humanity,” says Mai’a Cross, a professor at Northeastern whose newest research focuses on the international collaboration that fostered the Space Race of the 1960s. But some politicians and military officials describe space missions as necessary in order to “prepare for war in space,” she says.

by Molly Callahan July 11, 2019

After two major earthquakes rocked the state, is California ready for ‘the Big One’?

Two powerful earthquakes shook Southern California in back-to-back days last week, stoking fear among residents that a major earthquake isn’t far off. Jerome F. Hajjar, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Northeastern, says it’s not a matter of if California will experience a huge, devastating earthquake, but when. And only some of the buildings in the state are prepared to withstand such a quake, he says.

by Molly Callahan July 9, 2019

The unique plan to fund abortions in New York City

New York City officials recently set aside $250,000 to help poor women who travel from other states to obtain abortions in the city, an action that acknowledges the broader national debate over access to abortion, says Aziza Ahmed, a Northeastern law professor who studies health law.

by Molly Callahan July 3, 2019

What Democratic candidates for president got right—and wrong—when they spoke about the future of work

People are anxious that artificial intelligence and automation will displace them from jobs, a new poll by Northeastern University and Gallup shows. Their concern spilled over onto the political scene in the U.S., when Democratic candidates for president sparred over what should be done to prepare people for such workplace disruption.

by Molly Callahan June 28, 2019

What does it mean for Brexit if Boris Johnson becomes the British Prime Minister?

Boris Johnson, the former London mayor and an outspoken champion of the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union, has emerged as the frontrunner to replace outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May. His actions, though, could force the UK into a chaotic withdrawal from the European Union, says Mai’a Cross, an associate professor of political science and international affairs at Northeastern.

by Molly Callahan June 27, 2019

What to watch for in the Democratic presidential debates

The debates, which start Wednesday night, could provide an indication of “the future identity of the Democratic party,” says Thomas Vicino, a political science professor at Northeastern.

by Molly Callahan June 25, 2019

The ICE raids to deport ‘millions’ are off for now. But immigration courts still face a challenge.

If U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were to “begin the process of removing millions” of immigrants living in the country without legal permission, it would exacerbate a backlog in the immigration courts, where some people now have to wait for as long as 10 years before their cases are heard, says Northeastern law professor Hemanth Gundavaram.

by Molly Callahan June 20, 2019

How an idea became IDEA

IDEA, Northeastern’s student-run business accelerator, connects members of the university community with the resources they need to get their businesses up and running. Dan Gregory, the founding faculty advisor of IDEA who retired in early June, drew upon his experience building businesses to help form a network of services created by students for students, faculty, and alumni.

by Molly Callahan June 17, 2019

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