Tanner Stening

Breakthrough in quantum sensing provides new material to make ‘qubits’

Researchers at Northeastern say they’ve discovered that atomic defects in certain solid crystals may be key to realizing the potential of the quantum revolution.

by Tanner Stening March 8, 2022

International Women’s Day: A portrait of love, perseverance, and heroism

Ahead of International Women’s Day, we asked Northeastern students, faculty, and staff about the women they admire and why. Their responses highlight the extraordinary acts of love, perseverance, and heroism by women past and present who’ve shattered barriers, cared for others, and inspired generations in myriad ways.

by Tanner Stening and Peter Ramjug March 7, 2022

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How TikTok is influencing the tide of war in Ukraine

Social media posts by regular citizens have directly influenced the tide of war in these early days, from helping to expose Russian troop movements to rallying international support around the resistance, Northeastern experts say.

by Tanner Stening March 3, 2022

Why does the State of the Union address need a ‘designated survivor’?

Uncertainty about a potential clash between superpowers originally gave birth to the “designated survivor,” Northeastern experts say. Created to ensure government continuity, the designation means a cabinet member would inherit executive power in the event of a catastrophe involving the mass deaths of American leaders.

by Tanner Stening March 1, 2022

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, a U.S. Circuit Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, poses for a portrait, Friday, Feb., 18, 2022, in her office at the court in Washington. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin

How Ketanji Brown Jackson is a departure from the norm–and the obstacles facing her confirmation to the Supreme Court

Jackson’s legal career will certainly be scrutinized by Senate Republicans ahead of her confirmation hearing. But it’s unlikely that the GOP will be able to make a play on delaying a vote given the availability of yes votes in the Senate, says Nick Beauchamp, assistant professor of political science at Northeastern.

by Tanner Stening February 25, 2022

Damaged radar arrays and other equipment is seen at Ukrainian military facility outside Mariupol, Ukraine, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Russia has launched a barrage of air and missile strikes on Ukraine early Thursday and Ukrainian officials said that Russian troops have rolled into the country from the north, east and south. AP Photo/Sergei Grits

What Russia's invasion of Ukraine means for the global balance of power

The implications of Russian’s invasion for Ukraine, an aspiring North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member nation, are immense. But exactly how the conflict will affect the prevailing international liberal order depends, precisely, on how the U.S. and its allies respond, Northeastern experts say.

by Tanner Stening February 24, 2022

Why Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard is nothing new. A look at gaming’s ‘aggregation problem.’

Aside from its eye-popping price tag, the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard acquisition sent shock waves through gaming circles for its sheer size of its impact. But the industry has been well on its way to consolidation for decades, one Northeastern expert says.

by Tanner Stening February 24, 2022

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Despite conviction of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers, hate crimes are seldom prosecuted

Although experts viewed the case as a “slam dunk,” hate-crimes prosecutions are rare because of how difficult it is to prove motivation, Northeastern experts say.

by Tanner Stening February 22, 2022

What does the future of the global supply chain look like?

Spencer Fung, who runs a Hong Kong-based supply-chain manager, spoke to Northeastern students about the future of the global supply chain as businesses contend with a host of disruptions—from the continued rise of e-commerce to the COVID-19 pandemic.

by Tanner Stening February 22, 2022

Northeastern CDM Smith professor and chair Jerome Hajjar poses for a portrait in ISEC. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

Northeastern University professor Jerome F. Hajjar elected to National Academy of Engineering

Professor Jerome Hajjar’s career as one of the nation’s leading civil engineers has focused on improving the resilience of bridges and buildings. Now, the National Academy of Engineering has inducted him as a member.

by Tanner Stening February 22, 2022

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