khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 05/10/2026"It's a shared system for taking the biggest AIs and putting them under the microscope," says NDIF principal investigator David Bau. "This is one of the oldest scientific mysteries of life — how does thinking work?” Read more: bit.ly/4dnjvOE 110
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 01/10/2026"Training people to do one specific job is risky," says workshop leader Rasika Bhalerao. "We are now being forced to train people not just to be software engineers, but to become well-rounded people and functioning members of society." Read more: bit.ly/4j4nZ0l 010
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 21/09/2026How can AI agents collaborate without compromising security? How can AI models help us unravel the secrets of our biological building blocks? Matthew Laws and Kevin Lu are on the hunt for answers. Read more: bit.ly/4roI9Ek 000
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 17/09/2026As universities respond to the AI boom with new programs, a team of researchers built an interactive map to track them — partly as a resource for students and educators, but also to help ensure the field is open to beginners. Read more: bit.ly/4rikW6I 000
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 17/09/2026The VIBES platform was designed to help overstretched counselors look after their students. As part of a professional practicum course, Khoury students worked to make VIBES more engaging for students and more helpful to counselors. Read more: bit.ly/46Ywh2f 000
Reposted by @khourycollege.bsky.socialThe Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 08/09/2026Researchers and zookeepers are experimenting with a new way to enrich the lives of captive animals: offering them technology, @katherinejwu.com reports.bit.lyCould High-Tech Toys Help Animals Act More Wild?Zookeepers are trying a new fix for animal “boredom.” 2187
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Users of wearable devices often have little control over how their data is collected and used, including for AI training. Now, backed by a prestigious Apple fellowship, Ha Le wants to put those users in the driver's seat. Read more: bit.ly/461z4Yj 100
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Our Reddit AMA on the DS to AI major change is now open for questions! Submit your questions ahead of time using the link below, or join us TODAY from 1:30-2:30 p.m. EDT to ask live🙂↔️🐾 Ask away, Khoury Huskies: bit.ly/4iEIH6w 000
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Many AI users are familiar with sycophancy, where chatbots fudge the truth in favor of what they think the user wants to hear. But new research indicates that AI isn't just inclined to agree with you — it can start to talk like you, too. Read more: bit.ly/4i4ReiV 000
Reposted by @khourycollege.bsky.socialkhourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Have questions about our AI major? Join Christo Wilson, Associate Dean of Academic Programs, for a Reddit AMA on Aug 31, 1:30-2:30 p.m. EDT to ask about the DS to AI program changes. Check back here next Monday for the link, and we’ll see you there! 001
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Have questions about our AI major? Join Christo Wilson, Associate Dean of Academic Programs, for a Reddit AMA on Aug 31, 1:30-2:30 p.m. EDT to ask about the DS to AI program changes. Check back here next Monday for the link, and we’ll see you there! 001
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 24/08/2026For years, these seven researchers have researched and developed their computing passions at Khoury College. Now, as the fall term arrives, they're ready to begin faculty roles across three different continents. Read more: bit.ly/4gmdBxQ 120
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 20/08/2026The idea behind Barx is straightfoward, says creator Karthik Barma. Users run their Python code through the tool, and it tells them in simple, transparent terms how that code is actually behaving. Read more: bit.ly/4qtbFrR 000
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 17/08/2026After partnering with the Massachusetts government and consulting grant writers across the state, Northeastern's Burnes Center debuted GrantWell. Six months later, the tool has proved itself to be a time-saving triumph. Read more: bit.ly/4gCgiwt 111
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Meet AirCatch: a cheap-to-build, easy-to-use device that sniffs out hidden trackers by mapping the hardware imperfections that hackers struggle to erase. Read more: bit.ly/461aRB8 010
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 10/08/2026In the fast-paced, information-dense world of professional journalism, AI is quickly becoming a valuable tool. But a closer look shows that chatbots aren't always as neutral as they purport to be. Read more: bit.ly/4fQGZNR 111
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 06/08/2026When duplicate brain scans wind up in data sets, the AI models trained on that data appear more accurate than they actually are. A team of Khoury researchers in Seattle believe they have a solution. Read more: bit.ly/3TGsHqj 000
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Daniela González already had a PhD, a Fulbright Scholarship, and years of lab work on her resume. But as she worked through the Align CS master's program, she found entirely new ways to think about the data that had defined her career. Read more: bit.ly/4xnS7rn 000
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 30/07/2026In a homegrown competition powered by a co-op partner's AI tools and organized by two of the company's co-ops, students set out to solve challenges near and dear to their daily experiences. Read more: bit.ly/4h1E2Lh 010
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 20/07/2026By partnering with local news, hospital, and charitable organizations as part of their coursework, master's students at the Roux Institute have put their data skills to use in the community. Read more: bit.ly/4aYQHuK 000
Reposted by @khourycollege.bsky.socialArs Technica @arstechnica.com · 09/07/2026Even when users don’t watch a suggested video or click the “not interested” feature, TikTok tends to keep showing them more of the same.arstechnica.comTikTok users don't have as much agency over their FYPs as they thinkThe "not interested" feature is your friend, but users must intentionally and constantly curate their FYPs... 53710
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 14/07/2026The FlexLab has quickly become a popular hub for the campus's research and experimentation, and Khoury College's Seattle-based Internet of Things research group is taking full advantage of its many resources. Read more: bit.ly/4vrKyhO 010
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 06/07/2026As Denfeng "Jackie" Jiang navigated his master's coursework, he still found time to co-manage a mochi donut bakery with his wife, PeiPei. Now, as they leap to Seattle for Jiang's new job with Amazon, the family isn't done baking. Read more on their story: bit.ly/4f2336e 000
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 25/06/2026"That we hosted the conference was not random," says Ildar Akhmetov, who co-organized WCCCE 2026. "There's growing recognition of Northeastern Vancouver, not just as a regional campus, but as an important regional player." Read more: bit.ly/4w1RG56 103
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Saiph Savage wants tech innovations to uplift workers, not crowd them out. Now, along with co-authors Pam Cerdeira and Liliana Savage, she's published a book showing gig workers how to turn AI's gains into their own gains. Read more: bit.ly/4w8KcxA 121
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Backed by lessons learned at Khoury College, Northeastern's Center for Inclusive Computing is helping CS colleges nationwide to diversify their degree offerings, integrate with other fields, and enable true beginners to thrive. Read more: bit.ly/43AMBor 000
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 11/06/2026A AI-powered trigger detector, a personalizable learning tool, and an injury recovery platform took home honors at Hack Health, a student-led hackathon in which sponsoring startups influenced competitors' projects. Read more: bit.ly/4ooj7U7 020
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Fueled by personal inspiration and Verizon's newest technologies, Khoury students designed, built, and pitched tools for Northeastern's newest competition. The winning teams aren't done yet. See how they're just getting started: bit.ly/4v3ptLi 010
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 04/06/2026During her time at Khoury College, Dipti Kulkarni devoted herself to improving Maine's environment, animal shelters, and public transit use. “It's good stress relief,"she says,"to do things I'm passionate about and help somebody in the process." Read more: bit.ly/3RRHjCe 000
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Rural educators and students often lack the same access to tech that their urban counterparts have. As AI infuses our world, Shira Michel and Mahsan Nourani are examining its promise and its challenges in these often-overlooked communities. Read more: bit.ly/4fdRoDf 011
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Between a lack of expertise, stretched-thin resources, and compliance concerns, City of Oakland employees have some trepidation about adopting AI. Their neighborhood computer science college is lending a hand. Read more: bit.ly/4nWXSZu 000
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 28/05/2026In a series of clinics, Khoury undergraduates taught attendees to use AI to meet their business needs and streamline their workdays, and absorbed some business know-how for themselves along the way. Read more: bit.ly/4dTxwTG 000
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 26/05/2026In early 2025, Noah Weinstein and Isaac Levine got to work building an AI-powered assistant to help real estate agents filter for serious applicants. Just over a year later, their effort paid off when their company was acquired. Read more: bit.ly/42Y72eB 000
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 21/05/2026From co-ops and community building to research and service, Khoury students have paved distinctly impactful paths during their time at Northeastern. Last month, the university recognized them for it. Read more: bit.ly/49HQbjW 110
Reposted by @khourycollege.bsky.socialPatterns @cp-patterns.bsky.social · 08/05/2026See also the short Opinion by Biswas and Venkatesaramani where they share how they are adapting their teaching methods to ensure that students are still motivated to engage in "productive struggle" despite the ready availability of generative AI tools www.cell.com/patterns/ful... 001
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Whether for working co-ops far and wide or strengthening community close to home, Khoury College's students have made their mark. Per annual tradition, ten were recognized this spring for their achievements. Read more: bit.ly/4uP2MtI 101
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Khoury College's newest, youngest researchers are making their voices heard, turning their passions and projects into full-blown investigations of the technology that dominates our world. Read more: bit.ly/4nxcLl5 110
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 11/05/2026They hail from hometowns across the world. They studied in every corner of North America. And now, diplomas in hand, Khoury College's newest graduates ponder the next step in their global journeys. Read more: bit.ly/42rzFAE 000
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 07/05/2026“Lots of open-source apps exist, but they aren’t easy to host yourself," Ben Senescu says. “The vision is to have an app store where you can have open-source free versions of every software.” Read more on how Khoury alum Ben brought this vision to life: bit.ly/4nnDY9J 000
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 04/05/2026"The project has strong potential to grow into a go-to hub for the community," says lab advisor Neda Changizi. "The AI-driven matching system could become increasingly powerful as the user base scales." Read more on the future of alumni networking: bit.ly/4tbIWaI 000
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 04/05/2026At the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston's Seaport District, the message to graduates was both straightforward and layered: "Technology is driving a period of blinding change. Now it's your turn to take the wheel." Read more on Commencement 2026: bit.ly/4tgevR4 100
Reposted by @khourycollege.bsky.socialAlan C. Jamieson @badprof.bsky.social · 02/05/2026My first real trip back from surgery and I’m so thankful that I got to celebrate these fantastic students - our first @khourycollege.bsky.social grads in Miami. We’ll miss their care, resilience, and leadership, but look forward to what they’ll do next! 031
Reposted by @khourycollege.bsky.socialLino Coria @linocoria.bsky.social · 03/05/2026My @khourycollege.bsky.social colleagues at @northeasternu.bsky.social (Vancouver) did an amazing job organizing the Western Canada Conference on Computing Education 2026 #WCCCE2026. 111
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Amid speculation about the effect of AI on tech employment, some companies aren't scaling back their employment. Instead, they're putting AI in the hands of their young talent to unleash unprecedented productivity. Read more: bit.ly/48rF9id 011
Reposted by @khourycollege.bsky.socialLino Coria @linocoria.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Building AI Skills for Today’s Changing Workplace Lino Coria Mendoza | Associate Teaching Professor, @khourycollege.bsky.social April 27 | 4–5 p.m. PT connect.northeastern.edu/portal/grad_... 101
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Thank you to everyone who contributed to #NUGIVINGDAY yesterday. We won the challenge of the colleges which unlocked a donation to our Dean's Fund! 000
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Check out these #NUGIVINGDAY Leaderboard Stats 🥇: givingday.northeastern.edu/s/leaderboar...givingday.northeastern.eduGiving Day 000
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 14/04/2026it's #NUGivingDay where we raise money to support our students and research. Every dollar helps! Donate here: givingday.northeastern.edu/s/khoury-col...givingday.northeastern.eduGiving Day 000
Reposted by @khourycollege.bsky.socialDavid Choffnes @proffnes.discuss.systems.ap.brid.gy · 12/04/2026I was on CBS Sunday Morning today! They cut most of what we talked about, but kept a good few choice quotes. And no I don’t own a yacht… youtu.be/mIOA3nQclOM 021
khourycollege.bsky.social @khourycollege.bsky.social · 13/04/2026When ADs pop up on your phone for products after you've happened to mention them, is it an indication that advertisers are eavesdropping on you? Professor David Choffnes answers this question on CBS Morning: bit.ly/3OCJnNdyoutu.beIs your phone listening to you?YouTube video by CBS Sunday Morning 100