Science Connects to Innovation Program at Northeastern College of Science

SCIENCE CONNECTS TO INNOVATION

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/

SPRING 26 Co-Sponsored by NextGen Lab

COS Pitch Competition Entrepreneurship

Research

Innovation

Only undergraduate students housed in the COS are eligible to compete, but all are welcome to watch!

Present your entrepreneurial or research pitch!

Winners receive prizes!

Must register and submit pitch abstract by February 27 to compete. Pitches accepted on a rolling basis.

Wednesday, March 18 6 - 7 PM EXP 610

Visit Our Website

https://cos.northeastern.edu/science -connects-to-innovation-program/

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College of Science

Entrepreneurship Speaker Series WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 6:00-7:00 PM, EST EXP-610

Naomi Rajput, ‘26 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

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Scholarship Program 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.

Application Deadline

How to apply

November 19, 2025

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) 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 November 19, 2025.

Apply through our website: https://cos.northeastern.edu/science-connects-to-innovation-program/

WORKSHOP ABOUT OUR WORKSHOP

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.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 Wednesday | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

315 Shillman Hall

PREPARATION 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.

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RESUME & SCHOLARSHIP

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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPEAKER SERIES MONDAY, SEPT 22 6:00-7:00 PM EST EXP-610

Chris Unger, Ed.D TEACHING PROFESSOR, CPS GRADUATE PROGRAMS 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

A TEAMS link will be emailed after registering

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Entrepreneurship Workshop 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

Warren Conference Center 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

Open to all undergraduate students in the College of Science

SPRING 25 Co-Sponsored by NextGen Lab

COS Pitch Competition Entrepreneurship

Research

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 EXP 203

Innovation

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“PREPARING A PITCH” WORKSHOP Featured Speaker:

DEAN HAZEL SIVE College of Science

27 FEBRUARY 2025 6:00 - 7:00 PM EST

EXP 203 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

SPRING 25

Ada AI chatbot AND MORE! Featured Speakers: Dr. Abby Williams Assistant Teaching Professor, Mathematics Contact Us Dr. Nik Brown Associate Teaching Professor, College of Engineering Dev Shah Graduate student and researcher, College of Engineering

Jan. 30, 2025 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

EXP room 203 *and hybrid option!

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Scholarship Program 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.

Application Deadline

How to apply

December 4, 2024

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) 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

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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPEAKER SERIES 19 NOV, 2024 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Hosted on Zoom

LEILA DERAVI, PH.D.

PROFESSOR, CHEMISTRY & CHEMICAL BIOLOGY Co-Founder of Seaspire Skincare inspired by the biodiversity of marine ecosystems Head of Northeastern’s Biomaterials Design Group

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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPEAKER SERIES 22 Oct, 2024 Shillman 135

6:00 PM

Co-founder of Guardion:

SWASTIK KAR, PH.D

translates NSF-funded research to develop multi-functional sensors and detectors Director of NU’s Experiential Quantum —

PROFESSOR, PHYSICS

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

Event co-sponsor: Society of Physics Students

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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPEAKER SERIES 17 Sept, 2024 6:00PM

ASHLEIGH CHIWAYA ‘26

119 Dodge Hall

STUDENT SPEAKER

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:

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Award-Winning Innovator Recipient of the Husky Challenge’s GOAT Award, Inclusive Impact Innovation (I-3) Fund, and Advancing Women in Science Scholarship

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORKSHOP 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.

Highlights: 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, August 2 Warren Conference Center 9:00 a.m.

Bus departs campus 10:00 a.m.

Arrive at conference center REGISTRATION FORM 5:15 p.m.

Bus departs 6:15 p.m.

Return to campus

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COS Entrepreneurship Recognition Dinner Wednesday March 27, 2024 Alumni Center Featured Speaker: Oran Muduroglu

Jointly sponsored by

05:30 PM

Registration Opens

06:00 PM

Dinner

06:30 PM

Program

07:30 PM

Formal Program Concludes

08:00 PM

Networking

COS Student Leadership Council

April 8, 6:00–7:00 PM, Shillman Hall 135

Leila Deravi, PhD 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

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SCIENCE AND HEALTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPEAKER EVENT

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPEAKER EVENT Mon. March 18, 6:00–7:00 PM Shillman Hall 135

ALEXIS MUSAELYANBLACKMON ’25 Data Science and Biology

WINNER OF: 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

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NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPEAKER EVENT 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

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Scholarship Program 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.

How to apply

Application Deadline

December 1, 2023

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)

Apply Here!

Use the link above or scan the QR code to apply!

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.

Apply through our website:

https://cos.northeastern.edu/science-connects-to-innovation-program/

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COS Entrepreneurship

SPEAKER EVENT

Meet our Speakers

Event Details Sponsored by:

Sanjeev Mukerjee Distinguished Professor, Chemistry & Chemical Biology

Leila Deravi Associate Professor, Chemistry & Chemical Biology Co-founder, Seaspire Skincare 2024 TIER 1 Grant Recipient

Marine Nimblette Northeastern ‘23 Co-Founder, Businesses United in Diversity

November 29, 2023 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Hayden Hall Room 322

Join us to learn and gain insight from a panel of experienced entrepreneurs!

They will share their business journeys, challenges, and strategies for success!

FALL 23 COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SPEAKER EVENT

DATE OCT 26, 2023 LOCATION HASTINGS HALL ROOM 211 NOAH WILSON-RICH

Founder of the Urban Bee Lab CEO of The Best Bees Company Northeastern ‘05

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!

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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SPEAKER EVENT

DATE OCT 12, 2023 LOCATION HASTINGS HALL ROOM 211 TIME 5:30-6:30 PM

RACHEL DOMB, S’24 Founder of Rooted Living

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.

First 40 registered students who attend will receive:

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College of Science Entrepreneurship Boot Camp 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