You have the chance to work with them on research projects and share the excitement of investigating new ideas. At Northeastern, our community of scholars welcomes student participation. Our professors are enthusiastic and accessible, ready to answer questions, solve problems, and stimulate inquiry. The University has many distinguished faculty members, some of whom have received prestigious awards. Honors received by faculty have included the MacArthur Fellowship, Sloan Fellowships, Guggenheim Fellowships, and National Institutes of Health Research Career Awards.
Many faculty members serve as consultants to government, business, and industry.
And each year, the faculty receives funding for an ever-increasing number of research projects. Sponsorship comes from a variety of sources, including federal agencies, private industry, and foundations. A brief summary of some areas currently in active research at Northeastern follows. You are invited to inquire at the appropriate departmental offices to explore the opportunities for participating in these projects. Arts and Sciences Research projects reflect the diversity of the college's twenty departments.