Science & Technology

You love that dirty water. But how dirty is it really?

In 1965, the water in the Charles River was so dirty that The Standells wrote a song about it. Now the “Dirty Water” Boston sports fans have come to love could soon host its first public swimming site, which is being tested by a Northeastern researcher.

by Lia Petronio August 30, 2018

Fran Hutton Lee, MPS'17, parlayed her study of geographic information systems into a one-of-a-kind job working for the town of Medway, Massachusetts. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Meet the graduates: Fran Hutton Lee

Fran Hutton Lee is one of nearly 1,500 students who will receive degrees at the College of Professional Studies’ graduation ceremony today. Here, the 60-year-old lifelong learner explains how she parlayed her study of geographic information systems into a one-of-a-kind job working for the town of Medway, Massachusetts.

by Jason Kornwitz May 12, 2017

Northeastern researchers, led by Tommaso Melodia, associate professor, will determine the best practices that researchers will follow in developing projects for a new NSF program on advanced wireless communications. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern

Northeastern researcher to co-lead groundbreaking NSF initiative to advance wireless communications

Northeastern professor Tommaso Melodia has been named director of research of the Project Office for the National Science Foundation-sponsored Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research. The program will foster fundamental research and development of multiple community-scale platforms supporting next-generation wireless communications networks across the U.S.

by Thea Singer March 8, 2017

11/03/16 - BOSTON, MA. - Vinod Sahney poses for a portrait on Nov. 3, 2016. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

Professor named to national committee on drug affordability, access

Professor Vinod Sahney brings a systems perspective to analyzing drug pricing and access, aiming to protect consumers from outsize cost increases like those putting the EpiPen out of reach for many.

by Thea Singer November 9, 2016

Marine Science Center works to protect oceans’ ‘vital role in sustaining life on Earth’

In honor of World Oceans Day, we spoke with Marine Science Center director Geoff Trussell about ocean conservation and what the MSC is doing to help protect our marine ecosystem.

by Joe O'Connell June 8, 2016

The ecstasy of working underwater

Think your work environment is hectic? Imagine trying to complete a task with an air tank strapped to your back as you get tossed around by ocean swells. Working underwater can be daunting, but these three divers wouldn’t trade it for anything.

by Joe O'Connell June 8, 2016

02/25/16 - BOSTON, MA. - Members of the Northeastern community tour the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex building on Feb. 25, 2015. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

Tour ISEC

Members of the Northeastern community toured the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex on Thursday, as part of the university's celebration of National Engineers Week.

by Adam Glanzman March 1, 2016

10/29/15 - BOSTON, MA. - President Joseph E. Aoun had a conversation with tech sector giants Joseph Tucci, Northeastern trustee and chairman/CEO of EMC Corporation and Amit Yoran, president of RAS during a Behind the scenes with the Leaders of Tech event held in the Raytheon Amphitheater at Northeastern University on October 29, 2015. Staff Photo: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Cloud computing, cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things

President Joseph E. Aoun on Thursday hosted EMC Corporation CEO and Chairman Joseph Tucci and Amit Yoran, president of RSA, EMC’s security division, for an engaging discussion about trends in high tech.

by Greg St. Martin October 30, 2015

Northeastern researchers unlock details of Uber’s surge pricing—and suggest ways to avoid it

A research team led by Northeastern assistant professor Christo Wilson cracked open the algorithm that drives Uber’s surge pricing. The team examined ‘surge regions’ within cities and reports findings that reveal tips on how consumers might avoid the inflated prices.

by Thea Singer October 29, 2015

10/15/15 - BOSTON, MA. - Professor Randall Erb and his student Joshua Martin work with a 3D printer that Martin developed that uses magnets in Egan on Oct. 15, 2015. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

Researchers develop novel 3-D printing method for creating patient-specific medical devices

Northeastern assistant professor Randall Erb and Joshua Martin, PhD '17, have developed an innovative 3-D printing technology that could revolutionize important biomedical equipment, enhancing treatment for everyone from premature babies to patients needing implants.

by Thea Singer October 27, 2015