Rio Olympics

What we can learn about bones from Olympic gymnast’s gruesome injury

French gymnast Samir Ait Said broke his leg at the Rio Olympics while vaulting during the men’s preliminaries. Associate professor Sandra Shefelbine explains why bones break as well as her research into how to prevent injury.

by Greg St. Martin August 16, 2016

3Qs: How ‘nomadic architecture’ will shape Rio’s Olympic legacy

Two venues at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro—the 12,000-seat Future Arena and the 15,000-seat Aquatic Stadium—will be dismantled and rebuilt into entirely new buildings following the games. We asked assistant professor David Fannon, an architect and building scientist, to explain how Rio’s reliance on “nomadic architecture” might benefit Brazil in the decades to come.

by Jason Kornwitz August 11, 2016

3Qs: What is greatness—and how do you achieve it?

More than 11,000 athletes are competing at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, showcasing their superior skill in nearly 40 different sports. We asked Rachel Rodgers, associate professor in the Department of Applied Psychology, to define the concept of greatness and explain how everyday people might tap into their own greatness, regardless of wealth, fame, or skill set.

by Jason Kornwitz August 10, 2016

If I competed in the Olympics…

The 2016 Summer Olympics opening ceremony begin tonight. Will students be watching the games, and what sport would they pick to compete in? We asked.

by News@Northeastern August 5, 2016

What we can learn about bones from Olympic gymnast’s gruesome injury

3Qs: How ‘nomadic architecture’ will shape Rio’s Olympic legacy

3Qs: What is greatness—and how do you achieve it?

If I competed in the Olympics…

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