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The next big breakthrough in robotics

by Bill Ibelle

Alumnus’ company ferrets out drug abuse

by Magdalena Hernandez

Professor designs algorithms to make robots better collaborators

by Jason Kornwitz

Scientists use underwater robot created by Northeastern researcher to spy on zooplankton at night

by Allie Nicodemo

In the sky, on the roads, and in the home: Robotics and AI in 2018

by Allie Nicodemo

Northeastern unveils second-generation nanoscale manufacturing system

by Greg St. Martin

Student-created app connects users to their local communities

by Jason Kornwitz
11/17/17 - BOSTON, MA. Seth Cooper, assistant professor in the College of Computer and Information Science, poses for a portrait on Nov. 20, 2017. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

On professor’s gaming platform, users solve puzzles to save lives

by Allie Nicodemo
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TTYL, AIM: How we used AOL Instant Messenger, for better or worse

by Molly Callahan
When comparing chefs to scientists, most people associate the former with being “creative” and the latter with being “rigorous.” But Samuel Scarpino doesn’t buy it. He’s a scientist with a passion for cooking, and he sees parallels between the two occupations. The fall, he joined the faculty in the College of Science. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

Professor puts research into action to stop spread of disease

by Allie Nicodemo
Professor Dagmar Sternad is examining the subtleties of human movement and how they play into our physical interactions with robots. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

Making moves: researchers study human movement to build better robots

by Allie Nicodemo
“The endowed chair has really allowed us to move quickly on health problems that face us today,” said Thomas Webster, professor and chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering. “We don’t have to wait to apply for grants and then a year later determine if they come in. We are able to utilize those resources very quickly and develop a strategy.” Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

‘Like a FitBit for inside the body’: Professor’s nanosensors could monitor health in real time

by Allie Nicodemo