computer science

The brave new world of computer security

In an age of increasingly sophisticated computer hacks, new professor Cristina Nita-Rotaru designs systems that can withstand misconfigurations and cyberattacks.

by Thea Singer October 13, 2015

3Qs: Meet Ian Gorton

We asked Northeastern University–Seattle’s new director of computer science programs to discuss his vision for these programs and where the computer science industry is headed.

by Greg St. Martin July 13, 2015

How to battle disease using Big Data

When it comes to fighting diseases in the 21st century, Big Data is becoming an integral weapon. At the forefront of this battle is world-renowned…

by Joe O'Connell May 20, 2015

How does marine life survive climate extremes?

An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Northeastern University has received a four-year, $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop new ways to…

by Joe O'Connell September 16, 2014

Do women talk more than men? It depends

A new study using sociometers—devices that track individuals’ interactions with one another—suggests that context plays a large role in whether or not women talk more…

by Angela Herring July 15, 2014

How to fix the Internet’s plumbing problem

Edmund Yeh, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, is working to design a better Internet, one that’s more equipped to meet its growing…

by Angela Herring April 24, 2014

Carla Brodley appointed dean of the College of Computer and Information Science

Northeastern University has appointed Dr. Carla E. Brodley as dean of the College of Computer and Information Science, effective Aug. 1, 2014.

by News@Northeastern April 22, 2014

New experiential master’s program aligns talent with high-demand industries

Northeastern University has launched a new master’s degree program with a built-in experiential learning component, specifically designed for professionals who want to transition into high-growth…

by News@Northeastern April 14, 2014

Computing’s invisible challenge

Ningfang Mi, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, is exploring better ways of predicting and managing demand for cloud computing resources.