Spotlight Stories
World-Renowned Cooperative Education
The Cooperative Education Program at Northeastern University, also known as a “co-op,” is one of the largest and most innovative in the world, and Northeastern is one of only a few that offers a Co-op Program for Graduate Students. Through this program students gain industry experience in a wide variety of organizations, from large companies to entrepreneurial start-ups, while helping to finance their education.
Recent News and Student Spotlights
Faculty and Staff Awards 2026
Faculty and staff were recognized at the 28th Annual College of Engineering Faculty and Staff Awards for their exceptional service and dedication in support of students, the COE community, and the university during the 2025-2026 academic year.
New Tool to Detect AI-Generated Text
Sohni Rais, MS’25, information systems, has been researching and developing a tool to analyze writing and detect AI-generated text.
Using AI to Restore Historical Murals
MGEN Assistant Teaching Professor Zheng Zheng has been working closely with a high school student to develop an AI tool to help restore historical murals.
New AI Tool Detects Sepsis Early
MGEN Teaching Professor Sergey Aitan has led a research project that has been working on developing an innovative medical tool using artificial intelligence that detects septic shock in the body.