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Professor of Marine and Environmental Sciences, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Mark Patterson in the Press

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World’s largest undersea science station will provide one-of-a-kind co-op experience
digital rendering of an underwater lab

World’s largest undersea science station will provide one-of-a-kind co-op experience

Northeastern has partnered with the Proteus Ocean Group, officially opening the door for researchers to work in a future underwater lab.
They’re planning to build a new space station… at the bottom of the ocean

They’re planning to build a new space station… at the bottom of the ocean

The underwater research center is the brainchild of Fabian Cousteau, a renowned aquanaut and grandson of Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
‘We find ourselves asking scientists to do more than simply study the coronavirus’

‘We find ourselves asking scientists to do more than simply study the coronavirus’

As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, epidemiological models continue to provide vital information for lawmakers, public health officials, and people trying to slow the spread of the coronavirus. This has put the scientists who make the models in the spotlight.
Student designs sensor for ocean microplastic research

Student designs sensor for ocean microplastic research

More than 250 metric tons of microplastic are esti­mated to be floating in the world’s oceans, threatening marine life. Ethan Edson's prototype is designed to gather data by tracking these harmful particles.
What lights their fire

What lights their fire

Four professors in the College of Science explained what drives their passion for science and discovery at a campus event Thursday night.
Some scientists have all the fun

Some scientists have all the fun

Each day the so-called "topside" researchers make about three dives down to Conch Reef, where Aquarius is based.
The future’s most pressing energy questions

The future’s most pressing energy questions

Top researchers, entrepreneurs, scholars, and policymakers from Massachusetts and Switzerland convened at Northeastern University on Friday for an energy summit, where participants discussed innovations and strategies to address climate change and a range of other global energy challenges.
Live from the seafloor, it’s Mission 31!

Live from the seafloor, it’s Mission 31!

Last week, Northeastern researchers were joined by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Stephen W. Director to converse with audience members at the Boston Museum of Science from a unique vantage point: the bottom of the ocean at the Aquarius Reef Base off Florida’s coast.
Take 5: A ‘Nor’Easter’ on Florida’s tropical shores?

Take 5: A ‘Nor’Easter’ on Florida’s tropical shores?

Northeastern marine science professors Brian Helmuth and Mark Patterson discuss the decision for Northeastern to join forces with Mission 31, the monthlong underwater expedition off the Florida coast and headed by Fabien Cousteau.
An aquatic adventure resurfaces

An aquatic adventure resurfaces

Northeastern research technician Sara Williams first heard of the underwater research habitat Aquarius as a young member of the Girl Scouts of the USA. Twelve years later, she’ll be leading a research project just outside its doors.