Northeastern University College of Engineering

LinkedIn, CV, Resume: CommLab Drop-In Workshops
2025-01-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join the CommLab’s empowering LinkedIn, CV, and Resume Drop-In Workshops any Thursday from 12 pm to 1 pm ET. This collaborative space offers valuable advice and peer feedback to enhance your online profile and professional presence. Join this workshop series through Zoom.

Cookies with the Dean of Engineering & First Year Engineering and Innovation Center Open House
2025-01-08 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 368 SN, 360 Huntington Ave, 368 SN, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
*Intended only for COE undergrad students joining the Boston campus for the first time in Spring 2025.
Meet Dean Abowd and tour the First Year Engineering and Innovation Center (FYELIC) to discover tools, meeting spaces, & resources you can use, like laser cutting & 3D printing. Engage with the First-Year Engineering Faculty and our friendly student workers while enjoying cookies with your peers!

Graduate Student Virtual Drop-In Proposal Writing Hours
2025-01-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Graduate students, are you looking for support in writing your dissertation or research proposal? Join the CommLab virtual drop-in writing hours any Tuesday between 10 am -12 pm ET and stay for a short time or the whole two hours. A CommLab Fellow will be available to help you set writing goals and provide feedback on your writing. We will be meeting weekly on Zoom.

Virtual Monthly Coffee Hour with Neha!
2025-01-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-20 18:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Join us for a coffee hour as Neha, College of Engineering enrollment coach in India, hosts a virtual webinar where you’ll:

Learn about our programs and co-op opportunities within the College of Engineering.
Explore the various campuses and impressive resources.
Learn about internal and external scholarships that you may qualify for.
Gain insight into the application process.

Graduate Student Drop-In Writing Hours
2024-12-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-20 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Curry Student Center, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Graduate students, are you looking for a place for focused research writing time? Join the CommLab drop-in writing hours any Wednesday between 9 -11 am ET. Drop in any Wednesday and stay for a short time or two hours. A CommLab Fellow will also be available to provide feedback on your writing. We will be meeting in weekly in 334 Curry Student Center. Note we will meet in 336 Curry Student Center on Wednesday, September 25th.

ChE PhD Dissertation Defense: Yuan Li
2024-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Name:
Yuan Li
Title:
Establishing a Physiologically Relevant Upper Gastrointestinal In Vitro Model Incorporating Bile Salts and Simplified Commensal Microbial Consortium
Date:
12/13/2024
Time:
2:00:00 PM
Committee Members:
Prof. Rebecca Carrier (Advisor)
Prof. Abigail Koppes
Prof. Erel Levine
Prof. Jiahe Li
Location:
EXP 610-A
Abstract:
Bacteria-epithelial-immune crosstalk plays crucial roles in intestinal physiology. Bile salts (BS) act as critical modulators of these interactions, influencing health and disease. Tools for studying interactions between BS, microbes, and host cells within the human intestinal mucosa are lacking.
In this project, we developed in vitro intestinal models for studying bacteria-epithelial-immune crosstalk. First, the impacts of individual BS (sodium taurocholate, NaTC; sodium glycochenodeoxycholate, NaGCDC; and sodium tauroursodeoxycholate, NaTUDC) on human primary intestinal epithelial monolayer co-cultures with Escherichia coli were studied. We observed that high BS concentrations disrupted barrier function, as evidenced by reduced transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER), with NaGCDC causing the most significant damage. Interestingly, the addition of phyosphatidylcholine (PC) and E. coli were observed to mitigate the BS-induced monolayer TEER reductions.
To enhance the model’s physiological relevance, we next incorporated a simplified model bile (including NaTC, NaGCDC, NaTUDC, and PC), an apical hypoxic environment, dendritic cells, and a simplified commensal microbial consortium (Streptococcus mitis, Clostridium bifermentans, Prevotella melaninogenica, and Bifidobacterium longum). 4/1 mM concentrations of BS/PC micelles were observed to damage the epithelial barrier under hypoxic but not normoxic conditions. However, incorporation of the bacterial consortium protected the epithelium from BS/PC – associated damage. Furthermore, the presence of BS/PC alleviated barrier damage and inflammatory response induced by co-culture with the bacterial consortium, potentially in part through modulation of bacterial growth. In addition, we observed thicker mucus layers not only impacted the growth of consortium strains, resulting in enhanced growth of the probiotic Bifidobacterium longum, but also reduced inflammatory responses to bacteria and BS/PC-induced epithelial damage. In general, our in vitro model revealed that commensal microbes mitigate BS and BS/PC toxicity to the epithelial monolayer, while BS helps alleviate monolayer damage and inflammatory response caused by commensal microbes.
In preparation for transferring the developed model from static cell culture inserts to microfluidic devices for mimicking intestinal fluidic stimuli and enabling facile visualization of the mucosal interface, we designed a gut-on-chip platform with a vertical hydrogel-cultured epithelial monolayer. Three hydrogels (crosslinked collagen type I, PEG-VS, and PEG-SG-PLL) were evaluated for compatibility with human primary intestinal epithelial stem cells (HPIESCs). Collagen type I and PEG-SG-PLL were found to support HPIESC adhesion and monolayer formation, but collagen lost structural integrity under flow. PEG-VS, though functionalized with cell-binding peptides, only enabled partial monolayer formation. Notably, encapsulating organoids in PEG-VS near the gel-medium interface enabled crypt-like monolayer formation through organoid-driven gel re-structuring. Furthermore, we found that flow enhanced epithelial differentiation on PEG-SG-PLL and PEG-VS (encapsulation method), leading to thicker monolayers with taller columnar cells compared to static culture. These findings show PEG-SG-PLL and PEG-VS are good candidates for enabling transition of the bile-intestinal model to microfluidic chip platforms.

Gordon Institute Virtual Information Session
2024-12-11 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Learn how you can earn a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership as a stand-alone certificate or in combination with one of twenty-three Master of Science degrees offered through Northeastern’s College of Engineering, College of Science, or Khoury College of Computer Sciences.
The National Academy of Engineering recognized The Gordon Institute of Engineering Leadership (GIEL) for its innovative curriculum, which combines technical education, leadership capabilities, and the “Challenge Project”—an opportunity for students to receive master’ s-level credit while working in industry.
By aligning technical proficiency with leadership capabilities, GIEL accelerates the development of high-potential engineers and prepares them to lead complex projects early in their careers. Upon completing the program, more than 88% of the 2022 class reported increased leadership responsibility, while more than 50% of the 2022 class reported being promoted within one year of graduation.
Our Director of Admissions will answer your application questions for Fall 2025.
You will have the opportunity to hear from alumni about how The Gordon Institute propelled their engineering careers. Program professors will also be present to answer curriculum questions.

ChE PhD Dissertation Defense: Peng Zhao
2024-12-10 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Name:
Peng Zhao
Title:
Impact of ECM-Based Hydrogel Delivery Vehicle Properties on Cell Survival in a 3D In Vitro Injection Model for Retinal Progenitor Cell Transplantation
Date:
12/10/2024
Time:
2:00:00 PM
Committee Members:
Prof. Rebecca Carrier (Advisor)
Prof. Abigail Koppes
Prof. Sidi Bencherif
Prof. Michael Young
Location:
EXP 610-A
Abstract:
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss globally and a form of retinal degenerative (RD) disease. Current treatments, such as gene therapy, drugs, laser procedures, and neuroprotective approaches, cannot restore the photoreceptors lost in RD diseases. Cell transplantation into the subretinal space shows potential to enhance visual function, but low cell survival and efflux from the injection site present major obstacles. Mechanical forces during injection can severely damage cells, and the host microenvironment may further contribute to cell death. Following high-density subretinal injection, a compact cell bolus may form, resulting in nutrient depletion, low oxygen levels, pH imbalances, and waste accumulation—factors that exacerbate cell death.
Biomaterial scaffolds have been employed to improve cell survival and differentiation, though the ideal scaffold cues for supporting transplanted cell survival and integration remain undetermined. In this study, we developed a three-dimensional (3D) in vitro injection model to simulate subretinal bolus injection. Using this model, we found that the injection process and bolus microenvironment negatively impact human retinal progenitor cell (hRPC) viability, promoting apoptosis. Alginate-based hydrogels of varying stiffness and extracellular matrix (ECM) molecule compositions were created using factorial design. hRPC viability, apoptosis, and migration within the formed hydrogels were investigated through the 3D in vitro injection model and a 3D invasion assay. Factorial design analysis revealed that higher stiffness and the inclusion of laminin and hyaluronic acid enhance hRPC survival and 3D migration.
One challenge with studying cell responses in the context of cell transplantation is the inability to easily visualize cells at the transplantation site over time. Compared to traditional in vitro cultures, retinal explant models that retain native tissue structure and neuronal connections could provide physiologically relevant insights. Here, we developed a novel explant model for hRPC transplantation, wherein alginate-based hydrogels containing hRPCs were injected adjacent to cross-sectional retinal tissue slices. This setup allows visualization of the cells’ position relative to retinal tissue layers over time. Key cell behaviors, including migration, attachment, invasion, viability, and apoptosis, were tracked in real-time using confocal microscopy.

MLOps Innovation Expo
2024-12-09 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Curry Student Center, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Please join us for the inaugural MLOps Innovation Expo, a showcase of groundbreaking work in AI and machine learning by our talented students.

📅 Date: Monday, December 9, 2024
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Curry Student Center Ballroom

This dynamic event is your chance to witness cutting-edge AI innovations, connect with brilliant minds, and contribute to shaping the future of machine learning.

Event Highlights

Project Showcase: Experience end-to-end AI solutions tackling real-world challenges.
Networking Opportunities: Build connections with students and colleagues.
Competition: Cast your vote and help select the top projects through a blend of audience and faculty voting.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate the talent and creativity within our MIE community.
We hope to see you there!

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Day | Fall 2024
2024-12-05 08:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Curry Student Center, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, United States
The MIE Department invites you to the Fall 2024 Mechanical Engineering Capstone Day on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Event Highlights:

Pitch Presentations: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Locations: SN 108, SN 168, CH 101, CH 103, MU 201
Poster Session: 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Curry Student Center Indoor Quad/Pit

This is your opportunity to explore the innovative projects our talented student teams have been working on for the last five months and engage with their work firsthand. We look forward to seeing you there!

UPLIFT 2024 - First Year Research Program
2024-12-04 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 168 SN, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
The UPLIFT program is an academic year research program for first-year students across the College of Engineering. In the fall, students are invited to attend a series of research seminars hosted by faculty. In the spring, selected UPLIFT Students engage directly with CoE Faculty members to conduct research, ~3-5 hours each week. Students are then encouraged to apply for an REU experience in the summer (Links: NSF REU Search | ETAPS REU Applications). Additional support (office hours, monthly networking meetings, and research support) is provided by the Center for STEM Education.
If you are a first-year COE student and interested in attending UPLIFT seminars in the Fall of 2024 (a requirement to apply for the program), please RSVP here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UPLIFT2024-RSVP
Fall 2024 Seminar Schedule:
(Tu) September 24 @ Snell Eng. 168:
Francisco Hung (CoE ChemE): Computational Development of Liposomes with Tailored Mechanical Properties
(W) October 9 @ Snell Eng. 168:
Ozan Ozdemir (CoE MIE): Cold Spray and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing Process Research
(Tu) October 22 @ Snell Eng. 168:
Damilola Daramola (CoE ChemE): Critical Materials from Waste Solids
(W) November 6 @ Churchill 103:
Eric Anderson (CoE ECE)*: Resilient Communication Systems for Emergency Responders
(Tu) November 12 @ Snell Eng. 168:
Paul Stevenson (CoS Physics): Quantum Sensing with Defective Diamonds
(W) December 4 @ Snell Eng. 168
Jacqueline McCleary (CoS Physics)*: Dust and Dark Matter at Megalight-year Scales
* = to be confirmed

Chemical Engineering Fall Seminar Series: Omokolade Adebowale
2024-12-04 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 305 Shillman, 360 Huntington Ave, 305 Shillman, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Multiscale Mechanoimmunology: From Molecular Mechanisms to Precision Therapies
Location: 305 Shillman Hall
Abstract: Multiscale Mechanoimmunology: From Molecular Mechanisms to Precision Therapies Therapeutic immune cells have the potential to treat complex diseases. Some therapies, such as CAR T cells, are effective against blood cancers but are not effective against solid cancers, which comprise about 90% of adult cancers. A key requirement of the role of therapeutic cells in tumor eradication is their ability to migrate to and infiltrate the tumor. To accomplish this, cells navigate various mechanoimmunological factors, such as tissue viscoelasticity. One consequence of viscoelasticity is time-dependent stress relaxation – a decrease in stress in response to applied deformation. However, the mechanisms by which viscoelasticity regulates migration are not fully understood. In addition, limited studies have quantitatively compared the transport of cell therapies in tissue-like environments. My research aims to address these research gaps. To address the potential role of viscoelasticity on 3D cell migration, I developed hydrogels that mimic the stress relaxation behavior of native tissues. I found that enhanced stress relaxation potentiates monocyte migration. Mechanistically, our data support a model whereby WASP-mediated actin polymerization generates physical force at the leading edge of the cell to generate micron-sized channels for cells to migrate through. In a separate project, I integrated macrophage phenotype and morphometric transitions. Together, our studies establish a platform to determine the role of mechanical cues in shaping the immune response and to leverage fundamental mechanisms to enable the rational design of “living drugs.”

Kolade Adebowale will join the Shu Chien-Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering as an assistant professor in Spring 2025. Dr. Adebowale received his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 2021 under the guidance of Professor Ovijit Chaudhuri. Dr. Adebowale is a postdoctoral fellow with Professor Samir Mitragotri at Harvard University. While at Stanford, Dr. Adebowale received the NSF GRFP, a Stanford Graduate Fellowship, and an NIH F31 grant. At Harvard, Dr. Adebowale was awarded an NSF Ascend – MPS postdoctoral fellowship and was an NIH MOSAIC K99/R00 scholar. Dr. Adebowale’s main research areas are biomaterials, mechanobiology, and immunology. He seeks to integrate engineering design principles in cancer immunology to enable rational engineering and prediction of effective, next-generation immune cell therapies. Furthermore, Dr. Adebowale strives to understand how the complex functionality of the immune system arises from mechanical cues and simple biophysical principles. Dr. Adebowale is excited to teach and mentor the next generation of scientists and engineers.

Bioengineering Fall Seminar Series
2024-12-04 12:00, 2024-11-27 12:00, 2024-11-20 12:00 (America/New_York) | 105 Shillman Hall, 360 Huntington Ave, 105 SH, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Wednesdays 12-1pm in 105 Shillman Hall, unless otherwise stated. All are welcome.
Speakers

9/6: Sara Rouhanifard, PhD
Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at Northeastern University
9/11: Mingyang Lu, PhD
Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at Northeastern University
9/18: Joanna Dahl, PhD
Assistant Professor of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Boston
9/25: Stirling Churchman, PhD
Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School
10/2: Sujit Datta, PhD *in collaboration with CHME*
Professor of Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering and Biophysics at California Institute of Technology
10/9: Yizeng Li, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Binghamton University
10/16: Song Li, PhD
Chancellor’s Professor and Department Chair of Bioengineering at
the University of California Los Angeles
10/23: Seemantini Nadkarni, PhD
Associate Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School
10/30: None
11/6: Ramkumar “Ram” Annamalai, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University at Buffalo
11/13:
None
11/20: Lingchong You, PhD
James L. Meriam Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering and the Director of the Center for Quantitative Biodesign at Duke University
11/27:
None, Thanksgiving
12/4: Jeffrey Moffit, PhD
Assistant Professor in Microbiology at Harvard Medical School
11/6: Jeffrey Fredberg, PhD, *Friday*
Professor of Bioengineering and Physiology at Harvard School for Public Health

COE WIE Students Meet-Up
2024-12-04 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex (ISEC), 805 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Join us for an all-day office hour session to discuss creating a welcoming environment for female-identifying students in COE. Drop by for coffee, conversation, and to share any questions, concerns, or suggestions for the next semester.
Date: December 4th
Time: All day (9am-5pm)
Location: ISEC 5th Floor Common Area

EngGAP Graduate School Collaborative Webinar: Grad 101
2024-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Are you a freshman or sophomore interested in graduate school? Then join the COE Graduate Admissions team as part of the EngGAP Graduate School Collaborative to learn how to prepare and be competitive for graduate school! Hear from some of the top Engineering Graduate Programs in the country and then join a breakout session to ask your school of interest more detailed questions.

ChE PhD Dissertation Defense: Changyu Wang
2024-12-02 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Name: Changyu Wang
Title: Surface Engineered Porous Geopolymer to Remove Anionic Contaminants in Water
Date: 12/02/2024
Time: 11:15:00 AM
Committee Members:
Prof. Ming Su (Advisor)
Prof. Sara Hashmi
Prof. Kai-Tak Wan
Prof. Qing Zhao
Location:
EXP 610 and Teams
Abstract:
Geopolymers are inorganic polymers synthesized from aluminosilicate sources and alkali. They have good nanoporosity and are suitable for adsorption processes in water treatment. This research project aimed to create a hierarchical porous structure within the geopolymer monolith to facilitate the use of inner nanoporosity and modify the porous geopolymer to remove anionic contaminants from water.
The porous structure is adjusted by controlling the geopolymerization and foaming process using a pourable geopolymer slurry. Geopolymerization is controlled by temperature and active ingredients in the formulation to have optimal pot life. Sufficient pot life of the slurry is critical to form pores of the desired amount and size. With the aid of appropriate surfactants and foaming agents, a uniform, interconnected macroporous structure forms within the geopolymer. This process creates porous monoliths with any desired shape.
A post-modification process is accomplished by using iron salt solutions with sufficient concentration and appropriate pH. Unmodified and modified geopolymers were characterized by gas adsorption analyzer, SEM/EDS, XRD, and FTIR, indicating that nano iron oxyhydroxide is incorporated within and changes the porous geopolymer structure. The BET surface area increases from 31 m2/g to 224 m2/g; Micropores and mesopores become dominant nanopores instead of macropores. SEM, gas adsorption isotherm, and capillary flow porometry verify that the modified geopolymers have a hierarchical, interconnected porous structure ranging from half a millimeter to less than two nanometers. The high specific surface area and positively charged iron oxyhydroxide on the porous geopolymer make it an excellent adsorbent to attract anionic contaminants through adsorption. During water treatment, the macropores act as conduits for the adsorbate in water to contact the interior surface, and adsorption of contaminants takes place in micropores and smaller mesopores. The modified porous geopolymer was shown to be effective in removing phosphate and rose bengal (an anionic dye with similar adsorption properties to PFAS). After saturation, the media can be regenerated using sodium hydroxide solution and reused multiple times.

Dialogue of Civilization program in Turkey - Virtual Info Session
2024-11-25 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Join the Virtual Information Session to learn more about the Dialogue of Civilization program in Turkey (Summer 1 2025). Explore the cultural, historical, and technical advancements of a country bridging two continents with a rich and diverse heritage.
Program Highlights:

Visit vibrant cities like Istanbul and Izmir.
Immerse yourself in Turkey’s rich history, modern engineering, and technological innovations.
Participate in engaging activities, tours, and academic discussions.

Info Session Details:
📅 Date/Time: Monday, Nov 25th 12:00 pm (Noon)
📍 Location: Virtual (Zoom)
✅ RSVP Here
To learn more about the program, please visit the Program Page or check out our Instagram, which highlights key details and updates.
Interested but unable to attend the info session? Email Mohammad Dehghani, m.dehghani@northeastern.edu.

ChE PhD Dissertation Defense: Dominick Guida
2024-11-25 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Name:

Dominick Guida
Title:
Characterizing and Modeling Heterogeneity in Alkaline Zn-MnO2 Batteries Using Synchrotron CT and EDXRD
Date:
11/25/2024
Time:
11:00:00 AM
Committee Members:
Prof. Joshua Gallaway (Advisor)
Prof. Leila Deravi
Prof. Richard West
Location:
EXP 610 and Teams
Abstract:
Alkaline Zn-MnO2 cells have dominated the primary battery industry for decades, enabled by their inherent safety, minimal environmental impact, and low cost. Despite their widespread use, the internal phenomena that occur within alkaline Zn anodes and MnO2 cathodes remain incompletely characterized. Within alkaline Zn anodes, unaccounted discharge phenomena result in an inability to predict active material distribution, internal resistance, and eventual cell failure. In the MnO2 cathode, heterogeneous protonation and subsequent gradient relaxation impacts cell performance, yet remains incompletely characterized. A robust understanding of the function of alkaline Zn-MnO2 batteries is a necessary step in further improving their performance and expanding on their usefulness.
To better understand Zn anodes, high resolution computed tomography (CT) was used to determine the material distribution and morphology of active phases in situ for Zn anodes discharged under various conditions. A novel algorithm was then developed to segment each individual phase from the CT data and obtain 1-D radial material distributions for direct comparison with computational modeling. The evaluation of material distributions and battery performance data provided invaluable insights on the function of alkaline Zn anodes, including percolation effects on the Zn particle network, maintenance of the electronic network through ZnO bridging, and solid phase mobility due to granular flow. Identifying these phenomena have been a significant step towards elucidating the functional mechanisms within alkaline Zn anodes, representing critical behaviors that had previously gone undetected. Not accounting for such pivotal electrode characteristics provides ample evidence as to why early modeling attempts failed to adequately capture Zn anode function. By incorporating these newly discovered phenomena, it is now possible to predict the behavior of alkaline Zn anodes with excellent accuracy.
In studying MnO2 cathodes, spatially resolved energy dispersive X-ray diffraction (EDXRD) was used to measure the heterogeneity in protonation of the active material. When using a pulsed discharge protocol, it was identified that a significant gradient in MnO2 proton content forms across the cathode thickness during a discharge pulse and partially relaxes during a subsequent rest. The rate of gradient relaxation suggested a redox-based mechanism for proton redistribution, which was not accurately predicted when using typical kinetic models. A fundamental kinetics experiment was performed on prismatic MnO2 electrodes, identifying that the core-shell discharge behavior of MnO2, where undischarged cores of MnO2 are surrounded by shells of MnOOH discharge products, has significant implications for the reaction kinetics. As a result, the kinetic expression used for MnO2 cathodes was modified to account for the effects of proton transport limitations induced from the MnOOH shell, as well as kinetic effects of the active particle surface. This new expression dramatically improved MnO2 cathode model accuracy, with simulated proton gradient formation and relaxation rates being in excellent agreement with EDXRD measurements.
The experimentally driven insights into alkaline Zn anodes and MnO2 cathodes have led to significant discoveries of previously unknown and uncharacterized phenomena that impact cell performance. These results were then incorporated into computational models to improve their accuracy and effectiveness, while also representing an improved overall understanding of alkaline Zn-MnO2 batteries.

COE FacDev Friday: All in the Same Boat - Keeping Project Teams Afloat
2024-11-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Please join us for a panel session with First-year and Capstone faculty about preparing for and supporting successful student teaming. They will discuss forming teams, setting expectations, fostering harmony, productivity and accountability, and other best practices to help faculty manage team-based projects.
Register
Facilitator: B. Kris Jaeger-Helton – Teaching Professor & Director for Industrial Engineering Undergraduate Curriculum, Director of Industrial Engineering Capstone Design
Panelists:

Andrew Gillen – Assistant Teaching Professor, FYE, Instructor in Cornerstone Design
Andrew Gouldstone – Professor and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Affairs, MIE & Director of Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design
Angelina Jay – Assistant Teaching Professor, FYE, Instructor in Cornerstone Design
Hugh McManus – Associate Teaching Professor, MIE, Coordinator in Industrial Engineering Capstone Design

COE Fall Wonder Week Webinar Series: Ambassador Q&A: Ask an Ambassador Anything!
2024-11-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join us to connect with a student ambassador! During this session, you will have the opportunity to ask current students what it’s like to be a graduate engineering student at Northeastern University.
