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Jun 09, 2025
Dialogue of Civilizations in Milan on Heritage, Design, Innovation
Tucker Marion, associate professor of entrepreneurship and innovation group, jointly appointed in mechanical and industrial engineering, led a Dialogue of Civilizations in Milan, exploring the connection between heritage, design, and innovation.
Jun 09, 2025
The Marvelous Powers of Mucus
ChE Distinguished Professor Rebecca Carrier was featured in The Week’s article “The Marvelous Powers of Mucus” for explaining how mucus lines various bodily surfaces and adapts its properties for different […]
Jun 05, 2025
Architecture Graduate Finds Sustainable Career Path
Sowdamini Ponnada, MS’25, sustainable building systems, leveraged Northeastern’s experiential learning opportunities and comprehensive curriculum to transform her passion for sustainability into a technical skill she could utilize in her architecture career. Upon graduation, she is joining her co-op employer full time as an early career sustainability consultant.
Jun 04, 2025
Patent for Hybrid Nanopore Technology for Biomolecule Sensing
COS/BioE Professor Meni Wanunu received a patent for “Lipid-free anchoring of thermophilic bacteriophage G20c portal adapter into solid-state nanopores.”
Jun 04, 2025
Patent for Designing and Conducting Virtual Reality Experiments
ECE Affiliated Faculty Eugene Tunik and Bouvé/ECE Assistant Professor Mathew Yarossi were awarded a patent for “Computer-implemented methods and systems for designing and conducting virtual reality experiments.”
Jun 04, 2025
Addressing the Dangers of Potentially Above Average Atlantic Hurricanes
CEE Distinguished Professor Auroop Ganguly and CEE Professor Qin Chen voice opposing views on whether a new categorical system for hurricanes is necessary, as they grow stronger and intensify quicker. They also offer insight into how to prepare for a more intense and severe Atlantic hurricane season.
Jun 04, 2025
Enhancing Sensory Capabilities of Autonomous Vehicles in Boston
Michael Everett, ECE and computer science assistant professor, is enthusiastic about the prospect of introducing Waymo’s self-driving vehicles to Boston. Everett says this opportunity could help address a key technical challenge: enhancing the sensors of autonomous vehicles in adverse weather conditions, like rain, snow, or fog.
Jun 04, 2025
Can AI Fight Climate Change Without Making It Worse?
CEE Distinguished Professor Auroop Ganguly was featured in the Agents of Tech podcast “Can AI Fight Climate Change Without Making It Worse?,” where he discusses how AI can be a […]