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Law dean named to Obama transition teamLaw Dean Emily Spieler has been named to President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team. She will serve on the team reviewing the Department of Labor until shortly before the Jan. 20 inauguration.
Robotics projects for stroke rehab receive federal grants
Northeastern’s breakthrough robotic technology has once again received funding from the National Science Foundation. Two inventions for stroke rehabilitation by engineering professor Constantinos Mavroidis and his team will receive more than $1 million over the next three years.
Program aims to boost
college success rate
Speaking at Northeastern University’s CEO Breakfast, Murray Martin, CEO of Pitney Bowes, said employees who are offered greater flexibility become more engaged with their jobs, more productive and healthier.Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun and Boston School Superintendent Carol Johnson launched a partnership to give high school graduates a solid preparation for college or work.
