Four 蓝莓视频 students, under the direction of three professors and in partnership with the EPA and the Student Center for Science Engagement, spent 10 weeks of the summer studying the impacts of air pollution. Read about their research and more in this week鈥檚 Noteworthy at Northeastern.
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Air pollution research
Under the direction of Physics Department Chair Greg Anderson, Earth Science Professor Elisabet Head and Chemistry Department Chair Ken Nicholson, and in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency Region 5, four students have begun the arduous task of examining air pollution data to study two separate issues: if areas with higher levels of particulate matter (or PM 2.5) correlate with higher cases or mortality rates of COVID-19 and the occurrence of ozone plumes. The research, which began this summer, is facilitated by the Student Center for Science Engagement, a Northeastern resource that offers students research opportunities to not only expand their resumes, but also examine various critical issues in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
New Multicultural Student Orientations
In partnership with Undocumented Student Resources, the Angelina Pedroso Center will host a New Multicultural Student Orientation from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 18, via Zoom. This free program is designed to support incoming students of color, first-generation, undocumented, and LGBTQ+ students during their transition to NEIU and is supplemental to the new student orientation. All registered participants will receive the link to the Zoom meeting one week before the program. For questions regarding the program, contact Dear Aunaetitrakul at v-aunaetitrakul@neiu.edu.
And there鈥檚 more!
- The deadline to has been extended to Aug. 14. The fall semester will begin on Aug. 24.
- Computer Science student Christopher Gomez virtually presented 鈥淔ighting Cyberbullying: An Analysis of Algorithms Used to Detect Harassing Text Found on YouTube鈥 during the International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics on July 18 and was also a session mediator for the conference. Gomez, along with his co-authors Assistant Professors of Computer Science Rachel Trana and Rachel F. Adler, also recently published a paper with the same title in the .
- Adler also co-authored an article titled 鈥溾 in the Journal of Technology and Teacher Education.
- Professor Emeritus of Economics Ed Stuart will be part of an APICS Chicago virtual event, 鈥,鈥 on Aug. 13.
- 狈辞谤迟丑别补蝉迟别谤苍鈥檚 new library website features a new search tool as well as more user-friendly options for printing and searching databases.
- The library is still accepting student submissions for 鈥.鈥&苍产蝉辫;
- The NEIU libraries have launched a for materials while the libraries are closed.
- The Alumni Association has launched a webpage to share stories about the work Northeastern graduates are doing related to COVID-19. Those interested in sharing are encouraged to complete the .
Events at home
Though most buildings are locked, Northeastern has adapted by creating remote events and promoting the work of our students, alumni, faculty and staff.
Next Steps for Admitted Transfer Students
狈辞谤迟丑别补蝉迟别谤苍鈥檚 Transfer Center will host a virtual presentation on Next Steps for Admitted Transfer Students from 2-3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10. Registration is required. Questions can be directed to Patricia Rodriguez at (773) 442-4139 or p-rodriguez@neiu.edu.
蓝莓视频 and Awards for NEIU Transfer Students
狈辞谤迟丑别补蝉迟别谤苍鈥檚 蓝莓视频 Office will host Virtual Presentation: 蓝莓视频 and Awards for NEIU Transfer Students to help students understand ways to eliminate cost as a barrier for earning a college education. The workshop will take place from 1-2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Questions about the presentation can be directed to Patricia Rodriguez at (773) 442-4139 or p-rodriguez@neiu.edu.
TRIO Student Support Services
TRIO Student Support Services (TRIO SSS) will host virtual information sessions from noon-1 p.m. Aug. 14 and Aug. 28 via . TRIO SSS programs are free academic and professional development programs for students who are income-eligible, first-generation, and/or who have disabilities. Members benefit from academic advising and support, TRIO scholarships, career planning, test preparation, and scholarship and financial aid guidance. Questions can be directed to triosss@neiu.edu.
View all of 狈辞谤迟丑别补蝉迟别谤苍鈥檚 future events at . Please email public-relations@neiu.edu to submit events for consideration in future editions of Noteworthy at Northeastern.
In the media
- Northeastern was featured in newspaper as an institution that gives students the support and flexibility they need to continue their education in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Professor of Education and Women鈥檚, Gender and Sexuality Studies Erica Meiners was quoted in an article by about what the 鈥渄efund the police鈥 movement could mean for survivors of sexual assault.
- Meiners was also interviewed in to address how investments in public services can reduce sexual violence. Meiners co-authored 鈥,鈥 which was recently discussed in .
- Rodrigo Garcia (B.S. 鈥07 Finance), Deputy Treasurer of the State of Illinois, was featured as part of TEDx Wrigleyville鈥檚 鈥溾&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;
- Professor of Urban Community Studies Lance Williams was featured in a segment on regarding violence in Chicago. Williams was also featured in an article in the regarding federal agents in Chicago.
Student Support Spotlight
Student Counseling Services
Students are welcome to contact NEIU鈥檚 Student Counseling Services to set up an appointment to talk either by phone or their online platform for teletherapy. To access NEIU鈥檚 Student Counseling Services, call (773) 442-4650 or send an email to counsect@neiu.edu. The hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. After hours, students may also reach a counselor for more urgent consultation by calling the main number and pressing 鈥2鈥 during the outgoing message.
Food drive
狈辞谤迟丑别补蝉迟别谤苍鈥檚 Alumni Association will host a drive-through food drop-off to support the University鈥檚 Student Pantry from noon-3 p.m. Aug. 10. The pantry has altered its delivery of services due to COVID-19. Students are now able to . A food donation bin has also been placed at the University Police station to collect needed items throughout this time as other drop-off locations are now closed. Monetary contributions are being collected online to support the Student Pantry and the Student Emergency Fund. Student Pantry questions may be directed to Christopher Maxwell at c-maxwell2@neiu.edu.
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