Northeastern College of Science

08/27/2026

Looking to build a career at the forefront of innovation?

Northeastern’s MS in Biotechnology blends cutting-edge education in biology, chemistry, engineering, and pharmaceutical science with professional skills essential for career success. Taught by experienced faculty and industry leaders, the program prepares graduates to innovate, collaborate, and lead in biotechnology and beyond.

Explore where a degree in biotechnology can take you:

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08/26/2026

Inside the Lab: Monaghan Lab 🧪

Take a closer look inside the Monaghan lab with PhD student Nicole Calder.

This behind-the-scenes walkthrough offers a glimpse into regenerative research at Northeastern University's Department of Biology. Using axolotls, which can regenerate complex tissues including limbs and parts of their spinal cords, researchers are working to better understand the processes behind regeneration and their potential applications for human health.

08/12/2026

Inside the Lab: Williams Lab 🧪

Take a closer look inside the Williams lab with Senior Research Scientist Micah McCauley.

This behind-the-scenes walkthrough offers a glimpse into one of the research spaces within Northeastern University's Department of Physics. The lab studies DNA and proteins involved in viral replication and other cellular processes, helping researchers better understand the molecular mechanisms behind disease.

Follow along as Micah leads an experiment using optical tweezers and confocal imaging to study the stability of the nucleosome, the basic subunit of chromatin.

08/06/2026

Summer at Northeastern, STEM edition 🔬✨

A few highlights from Bridge to Calculus/Bridge to Science, where Boston Public School students spent the summer diving into calculus, biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, and introductory artificial intelligence. A summer of learning, experimenting and getting a glimpse of what’s possible in STEM. 🧪

Now, it’s time to see what they’ve been working on. Stay tuned for highlights from their final projects! 👀

08/04/2026

Mathematics powers innovation across industries—from finance and technology to artificial intelligence and scientific research.

Northeastern University’s MS in Applied Mathematics equips students with advanced analytical, computational, and problem-solving skills through a curriculum designed by research faculty and industry experts. Graduates are prepared to tackle complex challenges and lead in a data-driven world.

Learn more about where applied mathematics can take you:

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08/01/2026

Students are diving into marine science with Northeastern University’s Coastal Ocean Science Academy 🌊

Hosted by Northeastern’s Marine Science Center, COSA gives middle and high school students the opportunity to explore coastal ecosystems through hands-on field experiences, including species surveys, water quality testing, and seining.

“Beaches and rocky shores are classrooms, and the concepts teach themselves,” said Sierra Muñoz, outreach program coordinator and lecturer in Northeastern’s Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences.

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NAHANT — More than 20 students trekked down to Doggie Beach on Wednesday morning to survey local species as part of the Coastal Ocean Science Academy Program. The program, hosted by Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center in Nahant, was established in 2007 to connect students of all ages...

07/29/2026

Inside the Lab: MAdS Lab 🧪

Take a closer look inside the MAdS lab with PhD student Liana Annable.

This behind-the-scenes walkthrough offers a glimpse into one of the research spaces within Northeastern University's Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. From DNA gels and microbial work to the lab's cold room, see how researchers use specialized techniques to study proteins like BamA.

07/29/2026

Congratulations to Assistant Professors Alberto de la Torre and Calina Copos on receiving 2026 NSF CAREER Awards! 🎉

The National Science Foundation’s CAREER Award is one of its most prestigious honors for early-career faculty, recognizing researchers with the potential to serve as academic role models and lead advances in research and education.

Dr. de la Torre’s award supports his project, “Engineering order in frustrated quantum materials via strong light-matter coupling,” and Dr. Copos’ award supports her project, “Learning spatiotemporal dynamics of tissue regrowth at multiple spatial scales.”

Congratulations to both faculty members on this outstanding achievement!

07/28/2026

Happy World Nature Conservation Day! 🌿

Today we're highlighting the Hughes Lab, whose research helps conserve and restore coastal habitats in the face of global change.

By studying the resilience of ecosystems like salt marshes, seagrass beds, and oyster reefs, the lab is advancing research that informs conservation efforts and supports healthier coastlines for the future.

Swipe through to see some of the research happening in the field 🌎

📸 Photos by: Eleanor Handler and Lindsey Stevenson

07/28/2026

Happy World Nature Conservation Day! 🌎

Today we’re highlighting the Hughes Lab, where researchers study the resilience of coastal habitats to help conserve and restore them in the face of global change.

From surveying salt marshes across Massachusetts to restoring eelgrass habitats that support marine life, the lab’s research is helping us better understand what makes these ecosystems resilient.

Swipe to see some of the research happening in the field ➡️

📸 Photos by: Eleanor Handler and Lindsey Stevenson