Northeastern University College of Engineering

Virtual Graduate Open House: Best Practices When Applying to a PhD program
2025-09-17 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Join us over two days and change your future.
During this flexible two-day event, you’ll be able to:

Join us live for College of Engineering Welcome (9/16/25 @ 8 AM)
Learn about our top-ranked co-op and internship programs available to College of Engineering students (9/16/25 @ 9 AM)
Best Practices When Applying to College of Engineering PhD programs (9/17/25 @ 9 AM)
Connect with our Student Ambassadors (9/17/25 @ 12 PM)

Our schedule is flexible. Attend as many sessions as you want and participate in live or on-demand sessions. You’re in control of your time.

Get Ahead with MATLAB: A Practical Workshop for Future Engineers & Scientists
2025-09-16 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Curious about how to use MATLAB in your classes, labs, or future career? This hands-on workshop is designed especially for students who want to build a strong foundation in MATLAB. You’ll learn how to use MATLAB to analyze data, perform computations, and develop algorithms—all through live demos and guided exercises.
No prior experience? No problem! This beginner-friendly session will give you practical experience and confidence to start using MATLAB in your coursework right away. You’ll also discover how MATLAB is widely used in industry—from engineering and finance to biotech and robotics—and how adding MATLAB to your skillset can strengthen your résumé and help you stand out to employers.
Workshop Highlights:

Work with real-world data from multiple sources (files, sensors, software, etc.)
Use interactive tools for exploration, design, and problem-solving
Automate your work using scripts and functions
Generate reports and share results easily
Learn the basics of building apps with MATLAB’s GUI tools

Speakers
Neha Sardesai
Principal Education Application Engineer
MathWorks, Inc.
Neha Sardesai is a Principal Education Application Engineer. She partners with university customers to understand their technical and business challenges, and identifies how MathWorks products can help address these challenges in education and research. She demonstrates the value of MATLAB and Simulink to grow their adoption in curriculum, research, and commercial projects. She received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Biomedical Instrumentation from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in 2016. She has been working at MathWorks for 8 years.

LinkedIn, CV, Resume: CommLab Drop-In Hours
2025-09-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/linkedin-cv-resume-commlab-drop-in-hours-2/2025-09-16/
Graduate students, do you need to increase your on-line presence or update your CV or Resume? Join the CommLab’s LinkedIn, CV, and Resume drop-in workshops any Tuesday from 11 pm to 12 pm ET. This collaborative space offers valuable advice and peer feedback to enhance your online profile and professional presence. Join this drop-in workshop through Zoom.

Start Smart: Foundations of Evidence Synthesis
2025-09-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
This Fall, the Library will be running a virtual workshop series on conducting evidence syntheses. The workshop series will focus on planning for and embarking on an evidence synthesis project. The intended audience includes faculty, staff researchers, postdocs, and graduate students. The workshop series will comprise of 5 one-hour-length virtual sessions on the following dates, all at 11 AM Eastern time:

September 16: Session 1: Overview of evidence syntheses types, tips for managing a project
September 23: Session 2: Methods & automation
September 30: Session 3: Protocols & planning
October 28: Session 4: Searching
November 18: Session 5: Covidence & tips for the next stages

Learn more and register for the workshop series here.

Graduate Student Writing: CommLab Drop-In Writing Hours
2025-09-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-09 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | https://northeastern.zoom.us/j/95748947707?pwd=[REDACTED]
Graduate students, are you looking for a time for focused research writing? Join the CommLab drop-in writing hours on any Tuesday between 9 -11 am ET. Drop in on any Tuesday and stay for a short time or two hours. A CommLab Fellow will be available to provide feedback on your writing. We will be meeting virtually on Zoom.

Virtual Graduate Open House: Co-Op Overview
2025-09-16 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual

Rose-Hulman Graduate School Fair
2025-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join COE Graduate Admissions at the 2025 Rose-Hulman Graduate School Fair in Terre Haute, Indiana! Ask your questions about our graduate engineering programs across the U.S. and Canada during the fair on October 27th from 6pm-8pm. We look forward to meeting you there!

Virtual Graduate Open House: College of Engineering Welcome
2025-09-16 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual

COE Global Co-op Info Session
2025-09-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-11 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
This is an in-person information session held in 909 Renaissance Park, hosted by the College of Engineering Global Co-op Team. We will focus on searching for co-ops abroad for the Spring 2026 semester or later. If you may be interested in attending, think about:

Have you ever thought about doing a co-op in another country?
Would you like to learn more about available co-op opportunities or creating your own opportunities abroad?
Are you curious about the logistics associated with a global co-op?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we hope you’ll attend so that we can introduce you to the search process and provide you with some important resources.
These info sessions are a great opportunity to connect with the COE Global Co-op Team and students who have participated in global co-op in past semesters.
If you have questions or would like more information, please find our contact information below. Please register on the NUworks Calendar.
Location: 909 Renaissance Park, 1135 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Sally Conant, s.conant@northeastern.edu
Kristina Hubbard, k.hubbard@northeastern.edu
We look forward to meeting you!

BIOE Seminar Series - Fall 2025
2025-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 168 SN, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
The Bioengineering Fall Seminar Series features internal and external faculty seminar speakers on a weekly basis. Faculty seminars will predominately be on Wednesdays, with the occasional Friday occurrence. Other Friday slots will host Bioengineering PhD Student seminars. See below for the working faculty seminar schedule, all are welcome.
Wednesdays, 12-1pm in 168 Snell Engineering or Fridays, 12-1pm in 010 Behrakis

SEPTEMBER

9/3: Mona Minkara, PhD, Assistant Professor of Bioengineering, Northeastern University
Friday, 9/5: Abbas Yaseen, PhD, Assistant Professor of Bioengineering, Northeastern University
9/10: Qianqian Fang, PhD, Associate Professor of Bioengineering, Northeastern University
Friday, 9/12: Ambika Bajpayee, PhD, Associate Professor of Bioengineering, Northeastern University
9/17: Silvi Rouskin, PhD, Assistant Professor of Microbiology, Harvard University
9/24: Nisha Iyer, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University
Friday, 9/26: George Engelmayr, PhD, Industry: Founder and CEO, Cultivated Biomaterials & Vasavance

OCTOBER

10/1: Joe Larkin, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biology and Physics, Boston University
10/8: None, WIP
10/15: None
10/22: None
10/29: Sufeng Zhang, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Stony Brook

NOVEMBER

11/5: Larry Bonassar, PhD, Professor in Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University
11/12: None
11/19: Marjan Rafat, PhD, Collab with ChemE: Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University
11/26: Thanksgiving

DECEMBER

12/3: Hadi Nia, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University
12/10: Erel Levine, PhD, Associate Professor of Bioengineering, Northeastern University

Graduate Student Fellowship Writing Club
2025-09-11 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Join the COE CommLab, NETSI, and the College of Science sponsored weekly graduate student fellowship writing club for support in writing your fellowship application! The fellowship writing club meets virtually on Thursdays from 3-4 pm from September – October. We will offer you an opportunity to ask questions to faculty, staff and students who have reviewed, mentored or applied and received fellowships. We will provide fellowship writing tips and guidance as well as offer writing and draft review sessions. Join this drop-in workshop through Zoom.

Cookies with the Dean & First Year Engineering and Innovation Center (FYELIC) Open House
2025-09-11 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Your engineering journey starts here! Meet Dean Abowd & tour the First Year Engineering and Innovation Center (FYELIC). Discover all the resources you can use, like laser cutting & 3D printing. Engage with the First-Year Engineering faculty while enjoying cookies and meeting new friends!

Fall 2025 GEM Annual Board Meeting and Conference
2025-09-11 - 2025-09-14
A prestigious forum for stimulating debate on bold solutions to advance graduate education, the Annual Board Meeting & Conference creates a platform to raise nationwide awareness of its mission, partners, and Fellows. Meet Harsh Mehta, Recruiting Specialist to learn more about Northeastern University College of Engineering and the amazing opportunities it has for you!
See you in San Diego, CA!

Scientific Oral Communication : CommLab Drop-In Workshops
2025-09-10 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/scientific-oral-communication-commlab-drop-in-workshops-2/2025-09-10/
The NU CommLab is hosting a weekly hybrid Scientific Oral Communication Drop-in practice for graduate students. Drop-in virtually or in-person any week to practice for your upcoming oral exams, proposals, thesis, dissertation or talks. Receive and implement feedback on your verbal and non-verbal public speaking skills. Drop-in any Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 pm in 306 Egan or on Zoom. Note on September 10 and October 8 the workshop will be in 334 Curry Student Center.

Chemical Engineering Spring Seminar Series: Francisco Hung
2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 108 SN
Molecular simulation of interfacial systems: From mechanical properties of liposomes to crystal nucleation in the bulk, near surfaces and in confinement
Location: 108 Snell Engineering Center
Abstract: I will give an overview of our recent molecular simulation studies of several interfacial systems of interest. In the first part of my talk, I will describe our classical molecular dynamics (MD) simulations we used to investigate the mechanical properties of liposomes. These nanoparticles made of lipids are important in drug delivery due to their biocompatibility and ability to bolster drug stability, amplify solubility and facilitate controlled release. While the effects of liposome size, shape and surface chemistry on drug delivery applications have been widely studied, liposome mechanical properties such as elasticity and rigidity remain significantly underexplored. Results from the Auguste group in our department suggest that liposome elasticity can be optimally tuned to enhance their performance in drug delivery applications. Our collaborative experimental and simulation studies aim at fundamentally understanding how the mechanical properties of the liposomes are affected by the molecular structure of the lipids, the composition of the liposome, and the presence of embedded hydrophobic drugs. In the second part of my talk, I will describe MD simulations performed in collaboration with the Santiso group at North Carolina State University, which aimed at fundamentally understanding the nucleation of crystals of ionic liquids (ILs) in the bulk and near carbon surfaces. Solidification of ILs is relevant to the synthesis of IL-based nanomaterials with desired optical and magnetic properties. In more recent collaborative efforts, we will develop computational methods to study crystallization of a mixture of organic molecules in a solvent confined inside nanopores, which can be used as a strategy to obtain crystals with a desired structure. Understanding how confinement in nm-sized pores affects crystal nucleation of solutes in solution will enable unprecedented control of crystallization processes, and lead to direct benefits to society in the form of new pharmaceutical drugs and advanced energetic materials for national defense.

Francisco Hung joined the Department of Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University in Fall 2016, from his previous position at the Cain Department of Chemical Engineering at Louisiana State University. He has an un-dergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Simón Bolívar in Caracas, Venezuela, a PhD in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University, and had a postdoctoral appointment in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison prior to joining LSU. Honors include the CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation, the LSU Rainmaker Emerging Scholar in STEM Award, and the Richard Sioui Award for Excellence in Teaching in Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University.

LinkedIn, CV, Resume: CommLab Drop-In Hours
2025-09-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | https://coe.northeastern.edu/event/linkedin-cv-resume-commlab-drop-in-hours-2/2025-09-09/

College of Engineering Club Fair
2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Curry Student Center, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Come explore COE organizations! Learn about each group’s mission, activities, and membership opportunities while connecting with current members to find clubs that match your interests and goals.
Location: CSC Indoor Quad

Virtual Monthly Coffee Hour with Neha!
2025-09-05 18:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
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.
Connect with our student ambassador.

Innovate, Research, Lead: The U.S. Graduate Engineering Experience - EducationUSA Webinar
2025-09-04 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Are you considering graduate studies in engineering? We invite you to join an exclusive webinar on September 4, 2025, at 8:30 AM EST with five leading U.S. universities to learn what makes the graduate engineering experience unique.
During this session, you’ll explore cutting-edge research, see how innovation drives global impact, and gain valuable insights into admissions and opportunities. Representatives from Northeastern University, the University of Florida, Lehigh University, Iowa State University, and the University of Pittsburgh will be on hand to share their perspectives and answer your questions.
Register at the website link below.
This is a great opportunity to connect directly with admissions experts and discover the possibilities that await you in U.S. graduate engineering programs.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Fall Fest 2025
2025-09-02 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
The ultimate celebration to kick off the academic year! Fall Fest is the largest involvement fair of the year, stretching across the entire campus and bustling with energy and excitement.
At Fall Fest, you will find over 500 student organizations and campus resources, live music from our DJs, free food, and fun giveaways! This is your opportunity to connect with friends old and new, get inspired for the year ahead, and immerse yourself in the vibrant community that makes our campus truly special.
So, grab your friends, and get ready to explore, enjoy, and engage. Whether you’re looking to join a club, explore new interests, or immerse yourself in the Boston and Northeastern community, this is your chance to discover the endless possibilities that await you here at Northeastern.

Northeast Regional Higher Education Neurodiversity Coalition Conference
2025-08-29 08:00 - 2025-08-30 17:00 (America/New_York)
The conference is grounded in the principles of the Neurodiversity Initiative led by Northeastern University College of Engineering and is proudly co-hosted with our regional coalition partners: the University of Rhode Island (URI), the University of Connecticut (UConn), and the University of New Hampshire (UNH). This in-person event serves as a foundational step toward the establishment of the “Northeastern Regional Higher Education Neurodiversity Coalition” (NEHENC). Through this coalition, higher education scholars, employer partners committed to neurodiverse inclusion, and workplace practitioners will come together to form a collaborative community. The goal is to share best practices and develop strategies that improve both educational and employment outcomes for neurodivergent individuals. The conference will begin with training sessions to deepen participants’ understanding of neurodiversity, followed by focused breakout sessions and discussions.

Scientific Oral Communication : CommLab Drop-In Workshops
2025-08-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
The NU CommLab is hosting a weekly hybrid Scientific Oral Communication Drop-in practice for graduate students. Drop-in virtually or in-person any week to practice for your upcoming oral exams, proposals, thesis, dissertation or talks. Receive and implement feedback on your verbal and non-verbal public speaking skills. Meet any Wednesday from 1-2pm in 306 Egan or on Zoom. Note on June 4th the workshop will be in 206 Egan.

LinkedIn, CV, Resume: CommLab Drop-In Hours
2025-08-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Graduate students, do you need to increase your on-line presence or update your CV or Resume? Join the CommLab’s LinkedIn, CV, and Resume drop-in workshops every other Tuesday from 11 pm to 12 pm ET. This collaborative space offers valuable advice and peer feedback to enhance your online profile and professional presence. Join this drop-in workshop through Zoom.

Graduate Student Proposal/Fellowship Writing Hours: CommLab Drop-In Hours
2025-08-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Graduate students, are you looking for support in writing your research or fellowship 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. Join this drop-in workshop through Zoom.

Graduate Student Writing: CommLab Drop-In Writing Hours
2025-08-26 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Graduate students, are you looking for a time for focused research writing? Join the CommLab drop-in writing hours any Tuesday between 9 -11 am ET. Drop in any Tuesday and stay for a short time or two hours. A CommLab Fellow will be available to provide feedback on your writing. We will be meeting virtually on Teams.

Discover the College of Engineering from Coast to Coast: Vancouver
2025-08-26 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual
Join Northeastern University’s College of Engineering Coast-to-Coast webinar series of events. We’ll explore each of our global campuses and highlight what makes them outstanding places to study, launch a tech career, and immerse yourself in a dynamic local culture.
During these webinars, you will:

Learn how our global campus network empowers you to shape your graduate experience around opportunity, innovation, and real-world impact.
Gain insight into the graduate engineering programs offered at each campus and discover how our programs help prepare you to become a forward-thinking leader by blending advanced technical expertise with strong communication skills to address society’s most pressing challenges.
Hear about the multinational companies that provide students with unique co-op opportunities.
Explore the campuses and their impressive resources, with insights shared by program and campus representatives.
Find out how you may be eligible for a 25% tuition discount scholarship.

Discover the College of Engineering from Coast to Coast: Toronto
2025-08-22 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual

Discover the College of Engineering from Coast to Coast: Silicon Valley
2025-08-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
