Co-op News
Aug 22, 2025
Making the Transition from Chemistry to Chemical Engineering
Danielle Lucey, MS’26, chemical engineering, wanted to make the switch from chemistry to chemical engineering to broaden her knowledge and career opportunities. Lucey is now applying all of the skills she has learned from the classroom and co-op to start her intensive thesis research on carbon dioxide hydrogenation.
Aug 21, 2025
Creating Impactful Medical Devices to Improve Lives
Caline Pechdimaljian, MS’25, bioengineering, started her career in pharmaceutical process engineering research and development. Her work with pharmaceutical manufacturing sparked her curiosity for looking into targeted therapeutics and medical device development. The bioengineering master’s program led her to discover her passion for working on technology to improve the health and quality of life of patients and communities.
Aug 21, 2025
Making Positive Changes in the Environmental Field
Chaz Garraway, MS’26, climate science and engineering, grew up in The Bahamas, experiencing firsthand how climate change impacts the environment and the people who inhabit it. He always knew the importance of environmental work and wanted to contribute to making a positive change.
Aug 21, 2025
The Intersection of Business and Technology
Sourabh Kumar, MS’25, decided to complete his master’s degree in information systems to advance his career and get a better grasp of the business side of the technology industry. Now close to graduating from the program, Kumar has improved upon his understanding of business and the economic value of his engineering work.
Aug 20, 2025
Working With AI in an Ever-Evolving World
Ashutosh Iwale, MS’24, robotics, was inspired to study robotics after learning about the robotic systems NASA sends to Mars. During his master’s program, he has expanded his knowledge in the field and discovered his interest in working with AI in a world where technology is constantly evolving.
Aug 18, 2025
Discovering a Passion for Research
Rania Alshawabkeh, E’25, MS’26, electrical and computer engineering, had the opportunity to be a part of four different research labs during her academic career. With each experience, she was able to expand her research skills and abilities and discover her passion for research.
Aug 18, 2025
Building Leadership Skills in Engineering Management
Yash Shashikant Nikam, MS’25, engineering management, started his career journey in the automotive manufacturing industry. Looking to progress his career in the engineering field, the engineering management program was the perfect opportunity to blend his industry experience with his enthusiasm for leadership and collaboration.
Aug 11, 2025
Developing Projects That Create a Significant Impact
Ujjawal Shrivastava, MS’25, software engineering systems, had multiple years of industry experience before pursuing a master’s degree. His passion for creating projects that make a significant impact, mixed with his ambition for taking on leadership roles, led him to the software engineering systems program.