Students

The secret to making stuff better? Shoot it with a laser.

Faster computers. More efficient solar panels. More powerful electric cars. Northeastern physicists are developing ways to make these advances a reality by changing the properties of the materials that power our technology.

by Laura Castañón June 5, 2019

They sang that thing. And then they won it.

Pitch, Please!—an all-female a cappella group at Northeastern—has won the collegiate division of a televised singing competition called Sing That Thing!

by David Harbeck June 3, 2019

May 2019 in photos

We captured the pomp and circumstance of Commencement, learned about the rover that Northeastern students are building to help astronauts on Mars, and got an up-close look at the new campus mural that swirls and dives along the entrance to Ruggles Station.

by Matthew Modoono June 3, 2019

He dreamed of being a screenwriter. So he built software to make it easier.

Campfire helps screenwriters, novelists, and game designers develop characters, outline plots, and build their own unique worlds, says Jason Louro, a third-year student at Northeastern who created the software.

by David Harbeck May 31, 2019

Can’t-miss events on the Boston campus in June

Play golf. Practice your Chinese calligraphy. Enhance your networking skills.

by David Harbeck May 31, 2019

Northeastern journalism students win nine student Emmy Awards

Northeastern journalism students uncovered stories about Cuba, created compelling animation composites, and highlighted the disadvantages of a desegregation program in Boston’s public schools. They were recognized with nine student Emmy awards.

by Khalida Sarwari May 29, 2019

‘We lend transparency to how tough this is’

Storybench, a digital storytelling site staffed by Northeastern students, has created national news with in-depth investigations of digital journalism. It attracts 50,000 users per month and recently celebrated 1 million page views.

by Ian Thomsen May 24, 2019

‘Hear me out; I’m dreaming big’

When Bouchra Benghomari’s mother was a young girl in Algeria, representatives from UNICEF delivered life-saving vaccinations to her home. Now, Benghomari has dedicated her life to returning the favor.

by Molly Callahan May 23, 2019

‘We want to be the hardest working team’

The men’s and women’s ultimate frisbee clubs at Northeastern will compete in the national championships in Texas this weekend.

by David Harbeck May 22, 2019

Fitness trackers need to go beyond counting steps. Here’s why.

For many people, especially those living in low-income neighborhoods, getting fit is more complicated than simply knowing how many steps you’ve taken, says Andrea Grimes Parker, an assistant professor at Northeastern. She designs technology to help vulnerable and marginalized populations overcome barriers to living a healthy life.

by Laura Castañón May 22, 2019