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Mathematics
Northeastern students prepare for Saturday’s Putnam math competition
About a dozen Northeastern students plan to compete in the grueling Putnam math competition this Saturday. Mathematics professor Evan Dummit, who helps run Wednesday practices for the competition, is optimistic about the Northeastern team’s performance.
December 01, 2022
Linguistics,Mathematics
Cracking the code to Native American language revitalization
The U.S. Military picked the Navajo language for a World War II secret code because the language was dying. Incidentally, the code jumpstarted the efforts to keep the language alive. Northeastern linguistics professor Adam Cooper explains how this revitalization process works.
November 29, 2022
Biology,Mathematics
The Mathematical Patterns Hidden in Northeastern’s Arboretum
The Fibonacci sequence and the golden ratio are present everywhere in nature, including in the Northeastern University Arboretum. Northeastern mathematics professor Evan Dummit explains how the phenomenon is more than a coincidence.
November 23, 2022
Mathematics
Northeastern’s ‘Bridge’ helps Boston public school students traverse calculus chasm
In 1994, Northeastern mathematics professor Robert Case started Bridge to Calculus. This summer program offers students who might not have access to AP math curricula a free summer program at Northeastern.
August 12, 2022
Mathematics
Northeastern entrepreneurs make fashion statement by connecting unique designer brands with consumers
学生卢卡斯Dudzik和东北桤木白色ford discuss their online fashion platform Sewn Boutique and how it strives to “break down these walls and bridge the gap between small fashion and consumers.”
July 27, 2022
Mathematics
Math students achieve excellence at 2021 Putnam Competition
In December of 2021, ten Northeastern students competed at the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, a university-level mathematics competition held annually on campuses across the US and Canada.
June 10, 2022
Behavioral Neuroscience,Mathematics,Physics,Psychology
Advancing Women in Science 2022 Scholars
Congratulations to the five undergraduate students who have been named 2022 Advancing Women in Science Scholars!
June 02, 2022
Chemistry and Chemical Biology,Marine and Environmental Sciences,Mathematics,Physics,Psychology
Celebrating our COS 2023 TIER1 Awardees
11 are faculty members of the College of Science are 2023 TIER1 Awardees. The TIER 1 Seed Grant/Proof of Concept Program awards are supported by the colleges and the Senior Vice Provost for Research.
April 28, 2022
Biology,Marine and Environmental Sciences,Mathematics
College of Science recognizes inaugural Excellence in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice Faculty Awards
Congratulations to the inaugural awardees of the COS Excellence in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice Faculty Award: Dr. Jennifer Bowen, Associate Professor, Marine and Environmental Sciences; Dr. Wendy Smith, Professor, Biology; and Dr. Xuwen Zhu, Assistant Professor, Math. These faculty have shown their deep commitment to fostering equity and inclusion in the College of Science and beyond.
April 26, 2022
Mathematics
Q&A with Jenny Li, MS in Applied Mathematics
Jenny Li is currently enrolled in the Applied Mathematics master's program and will be graduating May 2022. Read to learn more about her experience in the program!
April 20, 2022
Chemistry and Chemical Biology,Mathematics
Celebrating our 2022 Excellence in Research Awardees
In 2022, the College of Science launched the College of Science Excellence in Research Awards to celebrate recent research accomplishments by members of our faculty. Join us n. celebrating our three winners!
April 15, 2022
Mathematics,Physics
Instagram takeover: Anika Padin
Anika Padin, S’23, is taking over our Instagram account Tuesday, March 8 from Milan, Italy. She is participating in the Wednesday, March 9, Good Power of Science: Women in Science event as well. Follow along as she shares her Northeastern experience! Look back at her takeover experience here! Tell us your major and projected graduation […]
March 07, 2022
Mathematics
Cross-COS Colloquium Series featuring Jose Perea: What is Topological Data Analysis?
Jose Perea, Associate Professor of Mathematics discusses "What is Topological Data Analysis?" and answers questions following his presentation as part of the Cross-COS Colloquium Series.
February 16, 2022
College of Science,Mathematics
Q&A with Rohit Thakur, MS in Operations Research
Rohit Thakur does a Q&A explaining his experience as a graduate student pursing an MS in Applied Mathematics.
October 26, 2021