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Where are you really from? An incoming assistant professor explores the psychology of being biracial

Analia Albuja, an incoming Science Fellow in Northeastern’s psychology department and director of the new Belonging and Social Identities Lab, will study how racial and cultural identities are experienced by people who subscribe to multiple labels, and how these labels are perceived by others.

by Emily Arntsen - contributor September 19, 2022

Katie Lowen, a modern dance artist turned software developer, will be graduating from Northeastern University Vancouver with an Align Master of Science in Computer Science degree in spring 2023. Photos by Kezia Nathe/Courtesy of Katie Lowen

From professional dancer to software developer, Northeastern Vancouver student makes fascinating career pivot

Katie Lowen, a modern dance artist and a master’s degree candidate at Northeastern University Vancouver, went into the Align computer science program never seeing a line of code before. Now, she is combining her studies with a full-time job at a leading virtual characters and human simulation developer.

by Alena Kuzub September 14, 2022

Artificial intelligence is here in our entertainment. What does that mean for the future of the arts?

The much buzzed about technology is making its way into the arts and bringing with it fierce debate. Is AI the future of art or does it spell the end for human creativity? Northeastern experts say it’s not that simple.

by Cody Mello-Klein September 9, 2022

An Emmy Statue is seen during the 2018 Governors Ball Sneak Peek Press Preview for the 70th Emmy Awards at the L.A. Live Event Deck in Los Angeles, CA. Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images

Northeastern journalists receive Edward R. Murrow Award and student Emmys

Whether they were uncovering the untold story behind a lynching or examining the struggles of artists during the COVID-19 pandemic, these journalism students reported stories that mattered.

by Cody Mello-Klein August 30, 2022

Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is the most recent adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy world, Middle-earth. Ben Rothstein/Prime Video

The Lord of the Rings is back in 2022. Why can’t people get enough of Middle-earth?

Amazon is betting big on its new TV series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Northeastern English professor Kathleen Coyne Kelly says it’s not surprising and that the timeless appeal of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth may lie somewhere in the Middle Ages.

by Cody Mello-Klein August 26, 2022

Can HBO replicate the success of Game of Thrones with House of the Dragon?

Three years after the end of Game of Thrones, the new prequel series, House of the Dragon, enters a dramatically different television landscape. With more streaming services and fewer monocultural successes like its predecessor, will the show be able to fly high? A Northeastern media expert and a television critic weigh in.

by Cody Mello-Klein August 16, 2022

Northeastern graduate heads to ‘American Ninja Warrior’ finals

Josh Levin ‘17 is ready to take more risks in his fourth “American Ninja Warrior” finals appearance, even after falling and breaking his nose earlier in the show’s 14th season.

by Cody Mello-Klein August 4, 2022

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Feeling overwhelmed? Taking small risks can help overcome trauma, face new challenges

Professor Kristen Lee’s new book, “Worth the Risk,” outlines how to go from a “what if?” mindset to a “what is” perspective, increasing resilience and offering more to the world.

by Noah Lloyd August 1, 2022

Northeastern alum returns to ‘American Ninja Warrior’ after four-year hiatus

Josh Levin, a competitive rock climber, takes his fourth shot at the NBC obstacle course reality show on July 11. In the past, he made it to the finals three times but has not yet secured a victory. Now, he returns with a new strategy and passion for disability rights and accessibility.

by Cody Mello-Klein July 7, 2022

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Why is Netflix's ‘Stranger Things’ so popular? It starts with Sigmund Freud.

Northeastern professor William Sharp says the Austrian psychologist might be the reason why the pop culture phenomenon connects with audiences. Coming off the record-breaking high of its fourth season, Sharp delves into the psychology of the world of “Stranger Things” and its mass appeal.

by Cody Mello-Klein July 6, 2022

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