Looking through the PRISM at Northeastern
Outline of the PRISM program and research opportunities in
Mathematics, Physics, Biology
Overview of PRISM
• Interactive program of seminars and projects leading to research opportunities in Mathematics, Physics, Biology
• Research Discovery Experience in Summer of Year 1
• Research Co-op/Internships at NU and at off campus research facilities in Sophomore year
Student opportunities
• Team Projects in Year 1, prizes for best/most innovative work
• Stipends for Summer Discovery Experience at end of Year 1
• Research Co-op/Internships in Year 2
• Ongoing engagement with research-active faculty in Math, Physics, Biology
Timeline
• Fall Year 1: Interdisciplinary Research Seminars (IDRS) -- informational and motivational talks by faculty in Math, Physics, Biology
• Spring Year 1: IDRS -- research talks by STEM faculty, team research projects with prizes (course registration required)
• Summer Year 1: Summer Discovery Experience (SDE) -- intensive 4-week program exploring topics in Math, Physics, Biology (must apply for admission, stipends provided)
Timeline (cont)
• Fall Year 2: IDRS -- research preparation forum, prepare proposals for entry to research co-op (registration required)
• Spring Year 2: Research Co-op/Internships in research groups at NU or aff campus (e.g. Beth Israel Deaconess Center, FermiLab, Center for Biomedical Informatics)
PRISM Faculty
• Math: R. Porter, C. King, T. Sherman, J. Weitsman, D. Massey, A. Zelevinsky, A. Suciu, V. Lakshmibai, R. McOwen
• Physics: A. Karma, A.-L. Barabasi, A. Stepanyants, L. Menon
• Biology: D. Sternad, J. Ayers
• STEM Center: C. Zahopoulos
Who are we?
• We all started out as Freshman students who were excited about science and mathematics.
• We followed our passion and ended up doing research in our chosen fields.
• We want to generate the same passion for research in you!
What do we do?
• Here are some examples of the types of research underway here at Northeastern. You will get a fuller sense during the semester from the IDRS talks.
How do I get involved with PRISM?
• Make sure we have your name and email on the signup sheets
• Come to the IDRS seminars this Fall
• Talk to us and let us know what interests you
• Check the PRISM webpage: link from the Math Department www.math.neu.edu