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The robots will be used to detect damage in infrastructure with greater accuracy and mobility than a human operative.

Northeastern researchers develop robots to detect infrastructural damage

October 19, 2017
A team of researchers at Northeastern University are building aerial robots that can detect hidden damages in infrastructures, such as skyscrapers, bridges or stadiums, for more effective rescue and restoration efforts after natural catastrophes.
CRIME LOG: OCT. 11 – OCT. 15

CRIME LOG: OCT. 11 – OCT. 15

October 19, 2017
Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department from Wednesday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 15.
Northeastern researcher creates innovative surgical glue

Northeastern researcher creates innovative surgical glue

Charlie Wolfson October 19, 2017
A research team at Northeastern has played a leading role in the development of MeTro, a new surgical glue that could significantly improve how surgeons approach organ and tissue repair.
Education nonprofit founder and MIT doctoral candidate Danielle Olson spoke Monday about diversity in STEM. /Photo by Alex Melagrano

STEAM nonprofit founder shares story, advice

October 19, 2017
More than three dozen students gathered in West Village F Monday to learn about education nonprofit Gique founder Danielle Olson’s path to computer science and participate in a discussion on the power of artificial intelligence and computer science to promote social change.
CGI U wraps up with community service

CGI U wraps up with community service

October 17, 2017
Hundreds of students from around the world, including dozens of Northeastern students, volunteered in locations around Boston Sunday to wrap up the three-day Clinton Global Initiative University’s 10th annual meeting.
Clinton Global Initiative University continues with speeches, workshops

Clinton Global Initiative University continues with speeches, workshops

October 16, 2017
Northeastern’s campus was crowded Saturday with more than 1,100 well-dressed college students from across the world as the university hosted the second day of the Clinton Global Initiative University. The event was hosted by the Clinton Foundation, and dedicated to bringing together innovative college students to discuss global problems.
Clinton Global Initiative University kicks off

Clinton Global Initiative University kicks off

October 15, 2017
Northeastern University kicked off the 10th annual Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) Friday with speeches from former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun and other distinguished guests.
PETA criticizes Northeastern’s use of glue rat traps

PETA criticizes Northeastern’s use of glue rat traps

October 13, 2017
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) published a recent article criticizing Northeastern University’s alleged use of glue traps as part of their rodent-management program.
Petition in music program bridges students and administrators

Petition in music program bridges students and administrators

October 11, 2017
A petition requesting new courses in the Northeastern music department and more resources within the College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) gathered 320 signatures from students, alumni and others who are affected by changes in the department.
Source: Northeastern University Police Department

Report shows decrease in crime on campus

October 11, 2017
Northeastern University crime rates significantly decreased from 2014 to 2016, according to the university police department’s annual safety report.
Snell Library has installed a bioscanner students can use to swipe into the library with instead of using a husky card. /Photo courtesy of Meghan Zwicker

Snell Library installs biometric scanner

October 11, 2017
A new biometric scanner in Snell Library installed this semester lets students swipe their hands instead of their Husky cards. Some students appreciate the efficient process of entering Snell, while others are concerned about Northeastern keeping images of their fingerprints.
CRIME LOG: SEPT. 25 - OCT. 2

CRIME LOG: SEPT. 25 – OCT. 2

October 11, 2017
Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department from Monday, Sept. 25 to Monday, Oct. 2.