COE Global Co-op Information Session!
2024-09-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-09-26 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
This is an in-person information session held in CSC 340 for students, hosted by the College of Engineering Global Co-op Team. We will focus on searching for co-ops abroad for the Spring 2025 semester or later. If you think you may be interested in attending, think about:

Have you ever thought about doing 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.
Sally Conant, s.conant@northeastern.edu
Kristina Hubbard, k.hubbard@northeastern.edu
We look forward to meeting you!

LinkedIn, CV, Resume: CommLab Drop-In Workshops
2024-09-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-03 12:00 - 13:00
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.

Library Webinar: Getting Started with Mendeley
2024-09-19 12:00 - 13:00
Are you interested in learning how to better organize your PDFs and research sources? Using Mendeley can help you become more organized and efficient throughout the research process: from when you first begin to explore your topic to when you are adding citations to your paper. In this online session, you will learn how to download Mendeley and set up an account, organize your research sources and PDFs, annotate PDFs, and create in-text citations and bibliographies.
This workshop is at 12:00pm Eastern Time.
Registration is required. Register at bit.ly/citationmgmtworkshops.
You will receive the Zoom link for this webinar via email one hour before the event.
You can also access webinar recordings and other training materials from the library’s Citations and Bibliographies guide.

Related LibGuide: Mendeley

Galante Engineering Business Program - Communication Workshop
2024-09-19 17:30 - 20:00
Please join the Galante Engineering Business Program as we welcome Sandra Ma and Richard Harrell, Jr., Co-Founders of Jovial, for an insightful workshop on mastering storytelling in communication. Drawing from their extensive experience across diverse industries, Sandra and Richard will guide you in crafting compelling narratives and effectively communicating complex ideas. This workshop will unlock the power of storytelling and communication, tailored specifically for the dynamic field of engineering business.
Date: Thursday, September 19
Location: 140 The Fenway, Conference Room 378
Time:
5:30pm-6:30pm: Dinner & Networking
6:30pm-8:00pm: Seminar Presentation
Attire: Business Formal
RSVP required by Tuesday, September 17

Visual AI Hackathon
2024-09-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Raytheon Amphitheater (240 Egan), 360 Huntington Ave, 240 Egan, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
ECE Associate Professor Sarah Ostadabbas, in collaboration with Voxel51, is hosting an exciting hackathon on September 20, 2024, from 10 AM to 5 PM Eastern at the Raytheon Amphitheater – 240 Egan Building. This event offers an immersive experience for machine learning enthusiasts and college students, featuring cash prizes, a collaborative environment, refreshments, and swag for participants. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, there’s something for everyone.
Link: https://voxel51.com/computer-vision-events/visual-ai-hackathon-sept-20-2024/
The hackathon coincides with Prof. Ostadabbas’s new course, “Machine Learning with Small Data,” which is being offered for the first time on the Boston campus this Fall. Industry experts will judge submissions, with prizes awarded to the most innovative solutions. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate, learn, and make your mark in the AI community!

Brockton, MA Veterans Expo
2024-09-21 10:00 - 14:00
Join COE Graduate Admissions at the 2024 Veterans Expo in Brockton, MA. Ask your questions about our graduate engineering programs and benefits that are available across the U.S. and Canada during the fair on Saturday September 21st, 2024 from 10am to 2pm at the Brockton VA Medical Center!

Library Webinar: Getting Started with EndNote
2024-09-23 12:00 - 13:00
Learn how you can use EndNote to save and organize references from databases, web sources and the library catalog, and to quickly create citations and bibliographies while you write.
Note: use of Northeastern’s institutional EndNote subscription requires a Northeastern or NCH London username and password. This workshop is not open to non-Northeastern users.
This workshop is at 12:00pm Eastern Time.
Registration is required. Register at bit.ly/citationmgmtworkshops.
You will receive the Zoom link for this webinar via email one hour before the event.
You can also access webinar recordings and other training materials from the library’s Citations and Bibliographies guide.

Related LibGuide: EndNote

Northeastern University Virtual Graduate Open House
2024-09-24 08:00 - 2024-09-25 17:00
Thank you for your interest in Northeastern University’s Virtual Graduate Open House on September 24-25.
During this flexible two-day event, you’ll be able to:

Chat with staff and learn how you’re supported from application through graduation.
Connect with current students and learn about their Northeastern experience.
Virtually sit with enrollment counselors in personalized one-on-one drop-in meetings.
Join live college overview, program-specific, and student support sessions.
Learn about our top-ranked co-op and internship programs.
Gain new perspectives on your college of interest and the Northeastern community.

You’ll enjoy meeting and networking with other prospective graduate students from around the globe. If you’re looking for more information on financial services, housing, diversity and inclusion, and other supports, we’ll have staff on hand who are dedicated to your success.
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.
Fill out the form to secure your spot and join us on September 24-25.

UPLIFT 2024 - First Year Research Program
2024-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 | 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

Graduate Student Drop-In Writing Hours
2024-09-25 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-02 09:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Ithaca College 2024 Professional & Graduate School Fair
2024-09-25 11:00 - 14:00
Join COE Graduate Admissions at the 2024 Ithaca College Professional & Graduate School Fair in Ithaca, New York! Ask your questions about our graduate engineering programs across the U.S. and Canada during the fair on September 25th, 2024. We look forward to meeting you there!

Bioengineering Fall Seminar Series
2024-09-25 12:00, 2024-10-02 12:00 | 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* (168 SN)
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: Ahmad “Mo” Khalil, PhD
Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Boston University
11/6: Ramkumar “Ram” Annamalai, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University at Buffalo
11/13: Brad Hyman, MD PhD
John B. Penney, Jr. Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital
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

Chemical Engineering Fall Seminar Series: Matthew J. Eckleman
2024-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 | 305 Shillman, 360 Huntington Ave, 305 Shillman, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Sustainability in the Chemicals Sector: From Green Synthesis to Global Systems
Location: 305 Shillman Hall
Abstract: The chemicals sector is undergoing a transformation driven by decarbonization, shifting feedstocks, circularity, and increasing demand for low-carbon, non-toxic products. Globally, chemicals production is responsible for approximately 5% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions, stemming from fuel combustion, process emissions, and product use. A wide variety of new technologies are being proposed to decarbonize chemicals manufacturing, but in many cases their environmental benefits are not obvious and they could even have the potential to degrade other aspects of environmental quality. Robust environmental assessment of energy use, resource inputs, and emissions over the entire chemicals life cycle is essential for to ensure that proposed green technologies will actually deliver promised environmental benefits.
To aid in this, life cycle assessment (LCA), techno-economic analysis (TEA), and related tools are increasingly being used in regulation, certification, and corporate decision-making. For example, US biofuels must meet a life cycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction target to be qualified as a renewable fuel, including emissions from production of chemical inputs that can drive overall results.
This seminar will present several LCA-based sustainability modeling projects in the chemicals industry, from single green syntheses to analysis of technology at the global systems scale. Case studies will include bio-based feedstocks, decarbonization efforts in pharmaceuticals and medicines, low-carbon fuels, and electrochemical synthesis techniques.

Matthew Eckelman is an Associate Professor of civil and environmental engineering and affiliated faculty in chemical engineering at Northeastern, and adjunct Associate Professor at Yale School of Public Health. His research focuses on process simulation and life cycle assessment for industrial manufacturing, including primary metals, commodity and fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, bio- and nano-materials. Dr. Eckelman worked previously for the Massachusetts executive office of environmental affairs and consults regularly on sustainability-related projects for industrial companies and non-profit institutions. He was awarded an NSF CAREER award in environmental sustainability in 2015 and is a member of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change. He holds a PhD in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from Yale, where he was affiliated with the Center for Industrial Ecology and the Center for Green Chemistry and Engineering.

Graduate Student Fellowship Writing Club
2024-09-25 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-02 15:00 - 16:00
Join the NU CommLab and NetSI sponsored weekly graduate student fellowship writing club for support in writing your fellowship application! The fellowship writing club meets virtually on Wednesdays from 3-4 pm from September 4 – October 16. 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. Register to join our Zoom Sessions.

Enhancing Your Undergraduate Education
2024-09-26 15:00 - 16:00 | 168 SN, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
First-Year Engineering Speaker Series: Join Dean Gregory Abowd to discuss how to Enhance your Undergraduate Education and reach your full potential at Northeastern University.
Submit questions for Dean Abowd

10th Annual Energy Conference
2024-09-27 09:00 - 18:00 | Curry Student Center, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Register to explore topics in sustainable energy, gain insights from leading experts in the energy sector, and network with professionals and peers. Feel free to attend all or a portion of sessions as your schedule allows. For more information contact energysystemsneu@gmail.com.
Panel Sessions:

Green Buildings
Achieving World Sustainability Goals
Developing Renewable Energy Projects
Renewable Energy Challenges into the Grid
Research & Development: New Solutions for PV & Batteries
Driving Forces of US Renewable Energy Regulations
Decarbonizing Transportation: EV, E-fuels, & Bio-fuels
Green Hydrogen: Transforming the Energy Landscape

Register Now

Northeastern Grad Student Shabbat Dinner
2024-09-27 19:30 - 20:30
It’s Shabbat! Take a break from the books and join your fellow Northeastern grad students from different programs for an evening of free food and schmoozing.
September 27th @ 7:30 pm at Northeastern University Hillel (70 St Stephen St, Boston)
To register, please text “GRAD” to 617-370-8587
*All food will be strictly kosher. This event is graciously sponsored by Northeastern University Hillel.

Fall Semester Donuts with the COE Dean
2024-09-30 15:00 - 16:30 | Robinson Quad Tents, 360 Huntington Ave, outside Mugar, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Join Dean Gregory Abowd to celebrate the fall semester Donuts with the Dean on Monday, September 30th from 3:00-4:30pm in the Robinson Quad Tent near Curry Student Center.
We will have apple cider donuts and apple cider available! Swing by for food, fun, and a chance to talk to the Dean.
We hope to see you there!
This is a 100% compostable event. Please place all waste into the marked composting bins for their disposal.

Chemical Engineering Fall Seminar Series: Sujit Datta
2024-10-02 12:00 - 13:00 | 305 Shillman, 360 Huntington Ave, 305 Shillman, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Life in a tight spot: Spying on bacteria in complex spaces
Location: Snell Engineering Center 168
Abstract: Bacteria are arguably the simplest form of life; and yet, as multi-cellular collectives, they perform complex functions critical to environment, food, health, and industry. What principles govern how complex behaviors emerge in bacterial collectives? And how can we harness them to control bacterial behavior? In this talk, I will describe my group’s work addressing this question using tools from soft matter engineering, 3D imaging, and biophysical modeling. We have developed the ability to (i) directly visualize bacteria from the scale of a single cell to that of an entire multi-cellular collective, (ii) 3D-print precisely structured collectives, and (iii) model their large-scale motion and growth in complex environments. I will describe how, using this approach, we are developing new ways to predict and control how bacterial collectives — and potentially other forms of “active matter” — spread large distances, adapt shape to resist perturbations, and self-regulate growth to access more space by processing chemical information in their local environments.

Sujit Datta is a Professor of Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, and Biophysics at Caltech. Prior, he was at Princeton University, where he started his faculty career in 2017 and was promoted to Associate Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering in 2022.
Sujit earned a BA in Mathematics and Physics and an MS in Physics in 2008 from the University of Pennsylvania, and then a PhD in Physics in 2013 from Harvard, where he studied fluid dynamics and instabilities in soft and disordered media with Dave Weitz. His postdoctoral training was in Chemical Engineering at Caltech, where he studied the biophysics of the gut with Rustem Ismagilov.
The Datta Lab studies the dynamics, self-organization, and applications of complex, soft (“squishy”), and living systems, with a focus on complex fluids, gels, and bacterial communities/active matter, motivated by challenges in biotechnology, energy, environment, and medicine. Their work integrates microscopy, microfluidics, materials science, and biophysical characterization with theoretical & computational modeling, applying ideas from fluid and solid mechanics, colloidal science, polymer physics, statistical mechanics, and network science. Altogether, this research program has revealed and shed new light on the fascinating behaviors manifested by complex fluids and bacterial populations in complex environments, guiding the development of new approaches to environmental remediation, energy production, agriculture, water security, and biotechnology.
Sujit’s scholarship has been recognized by awards from a broad range of different communities, reflecting its multidisciplinary nature, including through the AIChE Allan P. Colburn and 35 Under 35 Awards, three awards from the APS (Early Career Award in Biological Physics, Andreas Acrivos Award in Fluid Dynamics, and Apker Award), Pew Biomedical Scholar Award, Society of Rheology Arthur Metzner Award, ACS Unilever Award, Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award, NSF CAREER Award, and multiple commendations for teaching. In addition to leading professional activities for a number of scientific societies and agencies, Sujit serves on the editorial boards of Annual Reviews of Condensed Matter Physics and the Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics.

Global Co-op Self-Development Workshop
2024-10-02 17:00 - 18:00
Searching for and securing a global co-op can be an exciting and daunting process! Looking for some additional guidance in your self-developed global co-op search?
Come join us for a workshop intended to provide you the skills and resources to support you in a self-developed search. We will cover searching on job sites such as GoinGlobal, how to connect with alumni, which Northeastern offices to connect with to support you in securing a Visa and housing and learn about Northeastern agency partnerships and research institutes that are also available for co-ops abroad.
This session is open to students from all colleges! This will be a virtual session over Zoom (https://northeastern.zoom.us/j/94761657018) and is intended to be interactive!
Please register for the event via NUworks, so that you can receive the Self-Development Worksheet ahead of the session. Bring your questions, the worksheet, and a notebook! We look forward to connecting.

2024 AISES National Conference
2024-10-03 08:00 - 2024-10-05 17:00
Join COE Graduate Admissions at the 2024 AISES National Conference in San Antonio, TX! Ask your questions about our graduate engineering programs across the U.S. and Canada during the expo October 3rd to the 5th! We look forward to meeting you there!

Women in Engineering at Northeastern
2024-10-07 10:30 - 13:00 | Curry Student Center, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Women in Engineering (WIE) at Northeastern College of Engineering (CoE), in collaboration with the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) Departments, ECE PhD Student Association (EPSA) and MIE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) student groups, is hosting a special gathering for female-identifying PhD students, postdocs, and faculty from the ECE and MIE departments. The purpose of this event is to check in with our students, hear their thoughts and concerns, and ensure they feel supported—not only to strengthen their sense of belonging but also to equip them with the necessary skills for their future careers.
The gathering will take place on Monday, October 7th, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Curry Student Center Ballroom, with lunch provided.
To better understand the experiences, motivations, and challenges faced by female-identifying PhD students and Postdocs at Northeastern University in the MIE and ECE departments, we’ve prepared the following questions, which will be answered anonymously: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd64OWZK3yxEQmzmn3yCXNYJyBi5GaiarxGJjUnTKWKtBFUTg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Your feedback will play a crucial role in shaping college programming, departmental support, and potential admissions changes to better support female-identifying and non-binary individuals in the College of Engineering. While the survey is focused on driving meaningful changes within the CoE, some areas, like university-wide policies, may be beyond its direct influence. Nonetheless, your input will contribute to broader discussions and advocacy efforts across the university. We will report the cumulative results of this survey to your departments, COE, as well as Northeastern University.

Syracuse University Graduate & Law School Fair
2024-10-08 12:00 - 16:00
Join COE Graduate Admissions at the 2024 the Syracuse University Graduate & Law School Fair in Syracuse, New York! Ask your questions about our graduate engineering programs across the U.S. and Canada during the fair on Tuesday October 8th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Schine Student Center, Goldstein Auditorium.

UC San Diego Career and Professional School Fair
2024-10-09 - 2024-10-10
Join COE Graduate Admissions at the 2024 UC San Diego Career and Professional School Fair in San Diego, California! Ask your questions about our graduate engineering programs across the U.S. and Canada during the fair on October 9th and 10th, 2024. We look forward to meeting you there!
