Office of Academic and Research Safety (OARS)

We are here to promote and support a positive safety culture for learning and research.

News & Updates

11/29/23

BioRAFT is Now SciShield!

BioRAFT is now SciShield!BioRAFT has rebranded as SciShield The platform will be down for 1...

10/27/23

OARS Preparedness Day

On Oct. 12, OARS joined the Northeastern Police Department (NUPD), University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) and countless other safety-driven organizations at Northeastern’s Preparedness Day.

07/20/23

Looking for a Co-Op? Join the OARS Team!

Did you know that the Office of Academic and Research Safety (OARS) offers co-op positions...

Programs

Laboratory Safety

Biological Safety

Hazardous Waste in Labs

Radiation Safety

Arts, Media and Design Safety

Office Health and Safety

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Our Numbers

315+ Lab Groups

Altamirano training students in Biosafety

19-20K courses completed/year

150+ Biosafety Registrations

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For general inquiries please contact OARS.

Email: oars@northeastern.edu
Phone: 617.373.2769

Northeastern University

Office of Academic and Research Safety/OARS
320 Renaissance Park, 1135 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02115

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