SEIS News
Sep 04, 2026
Northeastern Co-Op Secures Cloud Infrastructure for United Nations
Northeastern software engineering and information systems graduate student Grace Awuma completed a global co-op with the United Nations Development Program in Copenhagen, Denmark, securing data and managing global access permissions for its cloud infrastructure services team.
Aug 28, 2026
A New Name, A Clearer Focus: MGEN Becomes SEIS
Earlier this year, the College of Engineering renamed the Multidisciplinary Graduate Engineering (MGEN) unit to the Software Engineering and Information Systems (SEIS) unit. We sat down with Professor Kal Bugrara, SEIS Executive Director, to learn more about the change.
Apr 21, 2026
From Analytics to Application: Ashlesha Donde’s Path in Information Systems
For Ashlesha Donde, Information Systems spring 2027, technology is most powerful when it is applied with purpose—using data, software, and analytical thinking to solve real-world problems. Throughout her time at Northeastern University, Donde has shaped an academic journey defined by hands-on projects, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a strong focus on building impactful, data-driven solutions.
Apr 16, 2026
Solving Real Healthcare Problems with Tech: Naimisha Kaza’s Story
For Naimisha Kaza, Information Systems, fall ’25, technology has always been more than code—it is a tool to solve meaningful problems in healthcare. At Northeastern University’s College of Engineering, Kaza has built an academic and professional journey that bridges biomedical engineering, software development, and real-world healthcare innovation.
Apr 14, 2026
2026 Laurel and Scroll 100 Inductees
Twenty-nine engineering graduate students were inducted into the Laurel and Scroll 100, a society established in 2024 to honor exceptional graduate and professional students who were or are in the final year of their Master’s/PhD program across Northeastern’s global university system.
Apr 13, 2026
Information Systems Students Receive 2026 Outstanding Master’s Student Award In Community Impact
Mohamed Danish Khan, MS’26, information system, and Abhishek Sagar Sanda, MS’25, information systems, received the 2026 Outstanding Master’s Student Award In Community Impact, which celebrates master’s students who have significantly contributed to Northeastern’s community, displaying a commitment to instigating positive change within and beyond the academic sphere.
Apr 13, 2026
Information Systems Students Receive 2026 Outstanding Global Network Student Award
Junfeng Ian Ouyang, MS’25, information systems (Seattle, WA), and Jamin Yang, MS’25, information systems (Arlington, VA), were recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Global Network Student Award, which recognizes students pursing Master’s or Professional Doctorate degrees in studies at one of Northeastern’s network campuses and who have demonstrated excellence in one or more of the following areas: academics, research, leadership, teaching or impact.
Apr 09, 2026
2026 COE Outstanding Graduate Student Awards
The COE Outstanding Graduate Student Awards for 2026 were awarded to more than 50 graduate students across the Northeastern global campus for their exceptional achievements in research, teaching, leadership, and service.