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Since 2006, Northeastern University has dramatically expanded its research enterprise, with particular emphasis on three global imperatives: health, security and sustainability. Working intentionally across disciplines, Northeastern faculty members are focused on solving real problems in the world. NGN Research tells the stories of these important accomplishments.
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AI is radically changing the practice of law, but human interaction is crucial, experts say
March 27, 2024
A recent Northeastern University conference, “The Law — What’s next? The future for law in the age of AI,” was led by Ursula Smartt, an associate professor of law at Northeastern. Generative AI, she said, is already radically changing the practice of law
How do you teach young children about complex issues? New research suggests ‘read-alouds’
March 22, 2024
Northeastern’s Jacquelyn M. Urbani says reading aloud to children is a “common and pedagogically sound practice across grade levels.”
Forced labor in the clothing industry is rampant and hidden. This AI-powered search platform can expose it.
March 20, 2024
Supply Trace combines AI with on-the-ground investigation to trace apparel to regions with a high risk of forced labor.
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‘Exploring the Indian Political YouTube Landscape: A Multimodal Multi-Task Approach’
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‘Distributed Cognition Approach to Understanding Compensatory Calendaring Cognitive Systems of Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment’
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‘”Why Did You Say That?”: Understanding Explainability in Conversational AI Systems for Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment’
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‘Virtual AIVantage: Leveraging Large Language Models for Enhanced VR Interview Preparation Among Underrepresented Professionals’
Honors & Awards
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Professor’s new book shines light on how architectural works are in constant conversation with the past
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Lili Su receives NSF CAREER Award for developing ‘resilient, scalable distributed algorithms’
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Ferrins receives NIH AViDD Center Development Grant
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Meni Wanunu, developer of sensitive biological sensors, receives Northeastern University NAI Innovator of the Year Award