Student Research News
Jul 26, 2013
Young scholars get a taste for science in the summer
Twenty-four high school students listened intently as civil and environmental engineering assistant professor Matthew Eckelman presented his research on modeling the energy inputs and outputs of commercial products and processes. At the end of the lecture, Eckelman revealed a surprising fact. “Seventeen years ago I was where you are now,” he told the students, who gathered in […]
Jul 19, 2013
A green, inexpensive solution to groundwater contamination
Trichloroethylene—a degreasing agent frequently used for military and industrial applications—has seeped into groundwater around the world, with serious health consequences. Scientists have thus far had little success in reducing the widespread contamination of trichloroethylene through bioremediation, chemical reduction, and oxidation. But now three Northeastern researchers—members of one of Northeastern’s federally-funded research centers—are developing an electrochemical […]
Jul 11, 2013
ISACA Scholarship Winners
M.S. Information Sciences students Lujaen Basri and Nishant Gour won first and third place, respectively, at the 2013 H. Peet Raap Memorial Scholarship for their knowledge of the practice of Information Systems Auditing and the field of Governance, Risk and Compliance. ISACA engages in the development, adoption and use of globally accepted, industry-leading knowledge and practices for information systems. […]
Jun 10, 2013
Students dial in on emergency communications
When the south tower of Manhattan’s World Trade Center collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001, emergency responders outside the building ordered the firefighters within to evacuate. Many did not receive the message. As is often the case in emergency situations, the communication took place almost entirely over radio waves. According to the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, […]
Jan 15, 2013
Congratulations Qi Wang
Qi Wang, a Bioengineering PhD student, won “Best Presentation” at the Annual AIChE meeting for his research in “The synthesis of selenium nanoparticles via a simple fast reaction and its antibacterial application”. AIChE is the world's leading organization for chemical engineering professionals, with over 45,000 members from over 100 countries. AIChE has the breadth of […]
Dec 11, 2012
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Interested in doing research? Participating in an undergraduate research program allows students to enhance their learning experiences while still in school. In addition to the various opportunities provided by the cooperative education program, the College of Engineering offers undergraduate students many ways to explore the ideas that interest them the most. Participating in undergraduate research […]
Jun 22, 2012
Chipping away at cancer
In the last two decades, the number of deaths from colorectal cancer has steadily declined, according to the American Cancer Society. While some of the decrease can be attributed to better treatment practices, early detection is another primary factor. Nonetheless, colorectal cancer is still the second leading cause of death among men and women in […]
Jun 14, 2012
The Risk of Carrying a Cup of Coffee
Object manipulation or tool use is almost a uniquely human trait, said Dagmar Sternad, director of Northeastern’s Action Lab, a research group interested in movement coordination. “Not only does it require certain cognitive abilities but also distinct motor abilities.” Simply moving one’s own body, for instance by directing a hand toward a coffee cup, requires the […]