Spotlight Stories
Jun 11, 2026
Bioengineering Leader in the Making: Dylan Lasky’s Story at Northeastern
Dylan Lasky, MS ’26, bioengineering and engineering leadership, works full-time at Jana Care while completing his master’s degree. Planning to remain in industry, Lasky will bring the knowledge and leadership skills he has gained at Northeastern to the medical device field.
Jun 11, 2026
Engineering in the World of Medicine
James Belanger, E ’25, biochemistry and bioengineering, completed two co-ops—one in a research lab and one in a hospital. With medical school beginning this summer, Belanger hopes to build a career that integrates his passions for both medicine and engineering.
Jun 11, 2026
Sustainability at the Heart of Chemical Engineering Research
Lawrence Ajayi, PhD ’27, chemical engineering, is a doctoral researcher at the REPRODUCE Lab. Currently on co-op at Found Energy, Ajayi is gaining fast-paced industry experience that is expanding how he thinks and sharpening his adaptability.
Jun 10, 2026
Engineering for Good: A Commitment to Environmental Service in Wastewater Management
Caleb Hagner, E’27, environmental and chemical engineering, works part-time at Practical Applications, Inc. while serving as an undergraduate research assistant. Through mentorship and hands-on experience, Hagner is committed to tackling pollution challenges at the regional level.
Jun 10, 2026
Bridging the Brain and the Machine Through Engineering and Neuroscience
Sidharth Annapragada, E ’25, neuroscience and electrical engineering, is currently a research assistant at the Datta Lab at Harvard Medical School. With ambitions to pursue an MD-PhD, Annapragada hopes to work as both a practitioner and a researcher once he completes his education.
Jun 08, 2026
Collaboration and Commitment: Creating Impactful AI Research
Jianglin Lu, PhD ’27, electrical and computer engineering, works at the SMILE Lab under the supervision of Professor Raymond Fu. He has completed internships at Adobe Research and Amazon. In a rapidly expanding AI industry, Lu emphasizes collaboration and grounded discussion as the keys to research that translates meaningfully to the real world.
Jun 08, 2026
Three Co-ops, One Goal: Making a Lasting Impact on Science and Human Health
Kathryn Regan, E ’26, bioengineering, has completed three co-ops in the pharmaceutical industry, accumulating a year and a half of professional experience. She plans to apply those skills toward a PhD, with the goal of making a lasting contribution to the scientific community and human health.
Jun 08, 2026
Diverse Experiences Igniting a Passion for Aerospace Engineering
Matthew O’Rourke, E ’25, MS ’26, mechanical engineering, completed three co-ops during his studies and is finishing a master’s degree with a concentration in thermofluids through the PlusOne Program. With a passion for aerospace engineering, he plans to use his skills to build technology that keeps people safe.