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June 2023
MIE Seminar – Dr. Andrew Akbashev
Please join us for a special seminar with Dr. Andrew Akbashev, visiting from the Paul Scherrer Institute (Switzerland) to give a talk titled “Electrochemistry: Fundamental Research, Academic Culture and Education”. He is a leading expert in electrochemistry and catalysis research and has a large following on social media (>40,000 followers on LinkedIn) discussing various issues in academia, education, and frequently shares valuable career advice for under/graduate students and early career professionals. As an example, he has discussed “Tackling overpublishing by…
Find out more »Graduate School of Engineering Campus Tour (In Person)
Interested to learn more about the Graduate School of Engineering on the Boston campus? Then we welcome you to sign up for a Graduate School of Engineering campus tour! Led by one of our expert Graduate Student Ambassadors, we’ll show you key locations on campus, in addition to resources specific to Engineering, and answer your questions about Boston. Please complete the registration form linked below to select the date and time that works best for you. Tours are open to…
Find Out MoreCan Qin’s PhD Dissertation Defense
"Unveiling the Power of Transfer Learning in Data-Driven AI" Committee Members: Prof. Raymond Fu (Advisor) Prof. Octavia Camps Prof. Huaizu Jiang Abstract: The big data stands as a cornerstone of deep learning, which has significantly improved a wide range of machine learning and computer vision tasks. Despite such a great success, data collection is time-consuming and costly, considering manual efforts and privacy restrictions. Transfer learning is a promising direction toward data-efficient AI by leveraging acquired data and pre-trained models as…
Find Out MoreCivil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Feature
The College of Engineering is excited to host a Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Feature event on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 10:00am ET. We’d love to see you there. As a Northeastern student, you will have the future benefit of joining a robust alumni network that connects you with engineers around the world with exciting experiences and beneficial connections. In this webinar, you’ll learn from a Civil and Environmental alum where you will have the opportunity to hear about…
Find Out MoreDesigning a Research Poster: A CommLab Series
Join the CommLab to work on your research poster. Whether you are designing, editing or delivering a poster, this series will help you through whichever stage you are in. May 18th will focus on design, May 25 and June 1 will focus on editing and June 8 will focus on presenting. This series will be hybrid. Join us in 335 Curry Student Center or on Zoom.
Find Out MoreThe Hague Space Diplomacy Symposium
Discussions will be aimed at policy and practitioner audiences from both the public and private sectors, and will address major issues in international policy, governance, law, business, communications, security, materials, and sustainability.
Find Out MoreArt and Science: Art exhibit on bones at Needham Public Library
Professor Sandra Shefelbine and local artist Colleen Pearce have joined together to bring an art exhibit about bones to the Needham Public Library Jun 1-July 15, with a talk by Professor Shefelbine on June 12 at 7:30pm in the Library Community Room. The talk will be about bones – their structure and the importance of mechanical load and the process of an artist and scientist coming together to share scientific knowledge and creative expression. Registration required (free): https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/collaboration-of-an-artist-and-a-scientist-exploring-bones/
Find Out MoreIgnorance Is Bliss: A Career Retrospective
Dean Gregory D. Abowd will present his SIGCHI Lifetime Research Award Acceptance Lecture Date: Tues., June 13, 2023 Time: 5:30 to 7:15 PM, reception following Dean Abowd’s talk Place: In-Person and Livestream BostonCHI meeting at Northeastern University in ISEC Auditorium (102 ISEC), and reception in ISEC Atrium Registration is appreciated but not required. View BostonCHI for more information. Presentation Abstract: In 1988, as a graduate student grappling to find a research identity, Gregory D. Abowd accidentally discovered the field…
Find Out MoreBioengineering Research Symposium
Join us for the annual bioengineering research symposium on June 14th, 9am-5pm in the ISEC Atrium and Auditorium. There will be oral and poster presentations by students, a 5-minute thesis competition and awards. All are welcome!
Find Out MoreGordon Institute Virtual Information Session
Learn how you can earn a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership as a stand-alone certificate or in combination with one of twenty plus Master of Science degrees offered through Northeastern’s College of Engineering, College of Science, or Khoury College of Computer Sciences. The National Academy of Engineering recognized The Gordon Institute of Engineering Leadership (GIEL) for its innovative curriculum that combines technical education, leadership capabilities, and the “Challenge Project”: an opportunity for students to receive master’s level credit while working…
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