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Health workers take part in a processional tribute for their colleague Patricia Duran, 42, who died due to COVID-19 complications according to her husband Dagoberto Marquez, in Santiago, Chile on July 7, 2020. AP Photo/Esteban Felix

A pandemic lesson from Chile: Data transparency can save lives

Ricardo Baeza-Yates, a director of data science at Northeastern’s Silicon Valley campus, has found that the official numbers reported by Chilean President Sebastián Piñera’s government belie the true scale of the COVID-19 outbreak in his native country. As the country eases its mitigation measures in an effort to reactivate its economy, he fears that a resurgence of cases could be on the horizon.

by Khalida Sarwari August 17, 2020

Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Can’t-miss events in May

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to prevent in-person events, the Northeastern community has adapted to the new normal. Here are a few of the virtual events being held in May.

by Kaitlyn Budion and Irvin Zhang April 29, 2020

Sagar Kamarthi is a professor of mechanical and industrial engineering at Northeastern. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

The future of manufacturing is here. Are we ready?

Sagar Kamarthi, who teaches mechanical and industrial engineering at Northeastern, is helping the workforce prepare for a new landscape. This year, he is one of two faculty to receive Northeastern’s Excellence in Teaching Award.

by Khalida Sarwari April 29, 2020

Sagar Kamarthi, a professor of mechanical engineering at Northeastern, is working to improve manufacturing operations in the healthcare and aerospace industries. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Get ready for the next Industrial Revolution

Manufacturing is undergoing a revolution thanks to the internet, but the industry's workforce is struggling to keep up, says Sagar Kamarthi, a professor of mechanical and industrial engineering at Northeastern. A new program he is leading with other Northeastern data science and mechanical engineering researchers is helping people working in manufacturing modernize their skillset and prepare for the revolution.

by Roberto Molar Candanosa October 11, 2019

James Halverson, an assistant professor of physics at Northeastern, uses data science to study the many possibilities in string theory. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Can machine learning help physicists answer puzzling questions in string theory?

James Halverson, an assistant professor of physics at Northeastern, is working at the intersection of string theory and machine learning to better understand physical laws that govern the universe.

by Brittany Flaherty - contributor August 5, 2019

Stock image of a New York Times Bestselling book on April 5, 2018. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

Scientists decode what makes a New York Times bestseller

Northeastern network scientist Albert-László Barabási and his colleagues have developed a model that harnesses the power of early sales data to predict how many total copies a book will sell. Their analysis uncovers a sales pattern that is common to all books and offers insight on what it takes to make the Times' bestseller list.

by Allie Nicodemo April 6, 2018

#NUexperience around the globe on Snapchat

#NUexperience around the globe on Snapchat By Lia Petronio…

by Lia Petronio June 27, 2017

Graphic by Greg Grinnell/Northeastern University

Frances M. Slowe, 1949-2017

Slowe, a cherished member of the Northeastern community for more than 40 years, died on Monday at the age of 68 after a yearlong battle with cancer.

by Jason Kornwitz April 28, 2017

10/12/16 - BOSTON, MA. - Tanay Patri CIS'21 poses for a portrait on Oct. 12, 2016. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

New student sees ‘incredible amount of brainpower’ at Northeastern

Tanay Patri has only been on campus for six weeks, but he’s already joined three student groups and picked out the company for which he would like to do his first co-op. “I want to build relationships with my peers and find my passion as soon as I can,” he says.

by Jason Kornwitz October 14, 2016

Hackathon examines power of Big Data to change lives

Entire mountain ranges of data are growing all around, and they will either bury us or help us climb to new heights of understanding. It all depends on how we respond. This was the focus of a four-hour “hackathon” Wednesday night, sponsored by Northeastern to explore the intersection between public policy and Big Data analysis. The event, “Data Science, Journalism, and the Future of Justice,” was part of HUBweek, a series of more than 100 events that brought together the brightest minds in government, private industry, and academia to celebrate innovation in Boston.

by News@Northeastern September 30, 2016