News
Jul 15, 2014
Prof. Ningfang Mi on Predicting the Unpredictable
There’s an almost mythical quality to Professor Ningfang Mi’s work in computing resource management and capacity planning. Her research aims to revolutionize the behind-the-scenes operations of the Internet and cloud computing to increase quality, improve efficiency, and decrease costs. But in a world with billions of web pages and billions of Internet users, this is […]
Jul 15, 2014
Examining Properties of Bones
MIE Associate Professor Sandra Shefelbine & Assistant Professor Marilyn Minus were awarded a $384K NSF grant to study the properties that make up a bone's strength and toughness.
Jul 11, 2014
Congratulations Caroline Webb
Caroline Webb, a student of Chemical Engineering, is the recipient of a 2014 Provost Undergraduate Research Award in the amount of $1,000. Recipients of this award are funded by the Provost's Office and are overseen by full-time Northeastern faculty members. Students are also encouraged to present the results of their research at campus-wide events such as RISE, which […]
Jul 11, 2014
From Stronger Kevlar to Better Biology
Assistant professor Marilyn Minus has received a grant to expand her nanomaterial templating process to design better synthetic collagen fibers and better flame-retardant coatings.
Jul 01, 2014
Jalili Appointed AE
MIE Associate Professor Nader Jalili has been appointed Associate Editor of the ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics.
Jun 30, 2014
A simpler way to test for water pollution
Some of the toxins found in our air and waterways were put there intentionally: DDT, for instance, was introduced to protect against malaria and other insect-borne diseases. Others find their way into the environment unintentionally.
Jun 27, 2014
Upmanyu Wins STIR Grant
MIE Associate Professor Moneesh Upmanyu's team won a $50K Short-Term Innovative Research (STIR) grant from the Army Research Office. This grant designs next-generation nanocrystalline metal alloys by engineering solute-interface interactions.
Jun 26, 2014
Solar boat team makes ‘splash’ at intercollegiate competition
Members of Northeastern’s Solar Boat club had planned to rebuild in 2014, foregoing a chance to win now in exchange for future success. Turns out, the future is now: Earlier this month, Northeastern finished second overall and was named the most improved team at the annual Solar Splash competition in Ohio. In 2013, the Northeastern team finished 10th. “This year was […]