Empowering undergraduate science students through education, resources, and networks to create entrepreneurial solutions that build the Good Power of Science.
cos.northeastern.edu/science-connects-to-innovation-program/
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28
6:00-7:00 PM,
Student Speaker & Founder at Eden AI
Neuroscience major
Working in pediatric research on infant-mother relationships, Cerebral Palsy, cognition, physiological health, and digital health
Collaborates with digital health startups
Leads DEI efforts for underserved Asian Americans and women
Musician: Drummer and Singer of Indian Classical and Western music
Recipient of the 2025 COS Entrepreneurship Scholarship
The Science Connects to Innovation Scholarship is a $5,000 one-time award for full-time COS undergraduate students. Applicants must be housed in the COS graduating no sooner than Spring 2026. Scholarship recipients are encouraged to use the funds to expand opportunities for entrepreneurial learning and development, and promote entrepreneurship to undergraduate students in the College of Science.
November 19, 2025
One letter of recommendation from a staff or faculty member A completed application will include:
Current CV/Resume
Essay describing your interest in Entrepreneurship and your ideas on how to promote it to undergraduate students in the College of Science
(More information on application form)
Letters of recommendation should be emailed directly from the supporter to College_of_Science@northeastern.edu by November 19, 2025.
https://cos.northeastern.edu/science-connects-to-innovation-program/ Apply through our website:
Join us for a workshop dedicated to the COS Science Connects to Innovation Scholarship application! We’ll go over the essay prompts, discuss possible approaches to your responses, and provide guidance on reviewing and improving your resume.
Wednesday | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 315 Shillman Hall
Bring two hard copies of your resume
Prepare a list of possible references
Register for our workshop early to secure a spot!
Our workshop is open to all members of the NU community, but the scholarship is limited to undergraduate students whose home college is the College of Science.
MONDAY, SEPT 22
6:00-7:00 PM EST
EXP-610
Co-Founder and Co-Director of LEARN Lab (Learning, Experimentation and AI Research Network)
Researches groundbreaking applications of AI in education
Teaching Professor in the Graduate School of Education
Develops frameworks for ethical AI integration and mentors students in educational technology
Author of A Revolution in Education book and podcast
Join fellow COS undergraduates at a full-day workshop at the Warren Conference Center in Ashland, MA to learn more about entrepreneurship and leadership.
Date
25 July 2025
Address
WarrenConferenceCenter
529 Chestnut St, Ashland, MA
Bus departs campus 9:00am and returns to campus by 6:15pm. Participants also have the option to drive themselves.
Agenda includes
Team building & leadership activities
Pitch competition with prizes
Judging panel
Networking opportunities
Breakfast & lunch provided
Present your entrepreneurial or research pitch and compete for prizes!
Must register and submit proposal by March 20th to be eligible.
Thursday, 27 March 2025
6:00 - 7:00 PM
1stPrize $1000
27 FEBRUARY 2025 EXP 203
6:00 - 7:00 PM EST
Tips on how to prepare a pitch for an entrepreneurial idea and/or research!
This event is great preparation for our March 27th Pitch Competition (with prizes!)
Co-Sponsored by NextGen Lab
Featured Speakers:
Dr. Abby Williams
Assistant Teaching Professor, Mathematics
Dr. Nik Brown
Associate Teaching Professor, College of Engineering
Dev Shah
Contact Us Jan. 30, 2025 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. EXP room 203 *and hybrid option!
Graduate student and researcher, College of Engineering
The Science Connects to Innovation Scholarship is a $5,000 one-time award for full-time COS undergraduate students. Scholarship recipients are encouraged to use the funds to expand opportunities for entrepreneurial learning and development, and promote entrepreneurship to undergraduate students in the College of Science.
A completed application will include:
Current CV/Resume
Application Deadline
December 4, 2024
Essay describing your interest in Entrepreneurship and your ideas on how to promote it to undergraduate students in the College of Science
(More information on application form)
One letter of recommendation from a staff or faculty member
Letters of recommendation should be emailed directly from the supporter to College_of_Science@northeastern.edu by December 4, 2024.
Apply via our website
19 NOV, 2024
6:00 - 7:00 PM
HostedonZoom
PROFESSOR, CHEMISTRY & CHEMICAL BIOLOGY
Co-Founder of Seaspire
Skincare inspired by the biodiversity of marine ecosystems
Head of Northeastern’s Biomaterials
Design Group
22 Oct, 2024
Shillman 135
6:00 PM
Co-founder of Guardion: translates NSF-funded research to develop multi-functional sensors and detectors
Director of NU’s Experiential Quantum
Advancement Laboratories
Deputy Director of NU’s Quantum Materials and Sensing Institute
Principle Investigator of the Laboratory for 2D Quantum Materials
NSF Career Award Recipient
Editorial Board of Materials for Quantum Technologies
Psychology & Data Science Major
Passionate about health, wellness, and professional development for Black women
Co-Founder of Nuly Root’d
Beauty supply vending machines for college campuses
Stay loc'd in:
17 Sept, 2024 6:00PM 119DodgeHall
Award-Winning Innovator
Recipient of the Husky Challenge’s GOAT Award, Inclusive Impact Innovation (I-3) Fund, and Advancing Women in Science Scholarship
Join fellow COS undergraduates at a full-day workshop at the Warren Conference Center in Ashland, MA to learn more about entrepreneurship and innovative thinking.
Team building & leadership activities
(outdoors/indoors depending on weather)
Innovation workshops
Networking opportunities
Continental breakfast & lunch provided
Transportation via bus to/from Boston campus
Open to all students in the College of Science Friday,
9:00 a.m. Bus departs campus 10:00 a.m. Arrive at conference center 5:15 p.m. Bus departs 6:15 p.m. Return to campus
Wednesday March27,2024 AlumniCenter
FeaturedSpeaker: OranMuduroglu
Registration Opens Dinner 05:30 PM 06:00 PM Program
Formal Program Concludes 06:30 PM 07:30 PM
08:00 PM
April 8, 6:00–7:00 PM, Shillman Hall 135
CHEMISTRY
Associate Professor, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Head of Northeastern’s Biomaterials
Design Group, and Affiliate
Faculty at the Kostas Research Institute.
SKINCARE
Co-founder of Seaspire
Skincare: A skincare company inspired by the biodiversity of marine ecosystems.
This event is an exciting showcase for Future Science and Health Care Leaders to explore the intersection of healthcare, science, and entrepreneurship.
Jointly sponsored by:
Future Health Care Leaders Seminar Series Entrepreneurship Speaker Series
Mon. March 18, 6:00–7:00 PM
Shillman Hall 135
ALEXIS MUSAELYANBLACKMON ’25
Data Science and Biology
WINNEROF:
Husky Startup Challenge
Women Who Empower
Innovator Awards
Developer of Exploro, an online platform that helps academic researchers recruit study participants
Founder of Dephend, an AI-powered cybersecurity company
Mon, Feb. 26 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Shillman Hall 135
Join us to hear valuable insights from Prof. Sanjeev Mukerjee as he shares his personal experiences in business development. Come to learn more about innovative thinking, navigating entrepreneurial challenges, and networking strategies.
Dr. Sanjeev Mukerjee
Distinguished Professor, Chemistry & Chemical Biology
Director of NU Center for Renweable Energy Technology
The Science Connects to Innovation Scholarship is a $5,000 one-time award for full-time COS undergraduate students. This new scholarship is to help promote entrepreneurship to undergraduate students in the College of Science.
A completed application will include:
Current CV/Resume
Application Deadline
December 1, 2023
Essay describing your interest in Entrepreneurship and your ideas on how to promote it to undergraduate students in the College of Science
(More information on application form)
One letter of recommendation from a staff or faculty member
Letters of recommendation should be emailed directly from the supporter to College_of_Science@northeastern.edu by December 1, 2023.
the link above or scan the QR code to apply!
https://cos.northeastern.edu/science-connects-to-innovation-program/
Sanjeev Mukerjee
Distinguished Professor, Chemistry & Chemical Biology
Sponsored by:
November 29, 2023 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Leila Deravi
Associate Professor, Chemistry & Chemical Biology
Co-founder, Seaspire Skincare 2024 TIER 1 Grant Recipient
Northeastern ‘23
Co-Founder, Businesses United in Diversity Marine Nimblette
our Speakers Join us to learn and gain insight from a panel of experienced entrepreneurs! They will share their business journeys, challenges, and strategies for success!
Hayden Hall Room 322
Founder of the Urban Bee Lab CEO of The Best Bees Company Northeastern ‘05
OCT 26, 2023 LOCATION HASTINGS HALL ROOM 211 TIME 6:00-7:00 PM
Noah is a Ph.D. evolutionary biologist with over 20 peer-reviewed publications with the world’s leading science and research institutions such as MIT, NASA, National Geographic, and more. Noah is an experienced co-Founder and CEO, working across profit and non-profit sectors with The Best Bees Company (www.bestbees.com) and the Urban Bee Lab (www.urbanbeelab.com). He has a passion for transforming urban spaces from ‘gray to green’ by turning underutilized spaces into pollinator habitats. Noah is a profound keynote speaker represented by Outspoken Agency. He leverages unique data in his talks as a means to inspire, innovate, and build community with each event!
DATE OCT 12, 2023 LOCATION HASTINGS HALL ROOM 211 TIME
First 40 registered students who attend will receive:
Rachel is a Northeastern senior with a major in Sustainability Economics. She founded an ecofriendly, plant-based snack company called Rooted Living in her freshman year of college, and she aims to have Rooted Living disrupt the wasteful and unhealthy snack industry. She previously led the women's entrepreneurship organization at WISE and is now the Entrepreneur In Residence at the Sherman Center. 5:30-6:30 PM
Join fellow COS undergraduate students in an all-day workshop at the Warren Conference Center. Our tentative schedule will be to leave at ~8am on Friday, and be back on campus by ~6pm later that same day.
Highlights:
Team-building activities
Entrepreneurial workshops
Networking opportunities
Transportation and meals provided
Open to undergraduate students in the College of Science
No prior experience is necessary
friday, august 4th
@ the Warren Conference Center Ashland, MA
