BioE Faculty Search Seminar
2024-03-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join the Department of Bioengineering for weekly faculty seminars in 458 Richards Hall (unless otherwise stated).
1/17: Justin Randall, PhD
1/24: Jean-Baptiste Lugagne, PhD
1/31: Tianqi Song, PhD
2/7: Katheryn Rothenberg, PhD
2/14: Jae-Won Shin, PhD
2/21: Heidi Klumpe, PhD
Friday, 3/1, in International Village 019: Kolade Adebowale, PhD

CommLab Writing Hours
2024-03-04 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-18 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-25 11:00 - 13:00 | 335 CSC, 360 Huntington Ave, CSC, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Graduate students, are you looking for a place for focused research writing time? Join the CommLab for writing hours on Mondays from 11 am-1 pm ET. Drop in any Monday and stay for a short time or the whole two hours. CommLab Fellows will be available to provide feedback on your writing. We will be meeting in 335 Curry Student Center.

Northeastern University Virtual Spring Graduate Open House
2024-03-05 - 2024-03-07
Join us for a three-day virtual open house event, you’ll get a firsthand look into the Northeastern community and see if our top-ranked, experience-driven education is right for you and your goals.
Day 1: Connect with the faculty, admissions department, and current students from your program of choice, and learn about our powerful co-op programs.
Day 2: Meet Northeastern’s dedicated and helpful support staff from Global Student Success, housing services, financial services, career design, and many more.
Day 3: Get all your questions about the application and enrollment process answered by our enrollment counselors. These include one-on-one drop-in sessions with a dedicated enrollment counselor you can join throughout the day.
Plus, you’ll be able to meet other graduate, PhD, and doctoral students from around the country and the globe.
And with our virtual experience, you’ll be able to customize your schedule to maximize your time and get the specific help and answers you need.
Fill out the form to secure your spot and join us on March 5-7.

Chemical Engineering Graduate Programs Open House
2024-03-05 10:00 - 11:00
You are invited to attend The Chemical Engineering Graduate Programs Open House on Tuesday, March 5 from 10:00am-11:00am on Zoom! This is an exciting way to learn about the different programs and research areas from our Academic Coordinator and Associate Director of MS Programs. Come explore all the opportunities available in the Chemical Engineering department including co-op, research, and student groups!
If you are interested in applying, Graduate School of Engineering admissions representatives can provide you with more information on the Double Husky Scholarship, a 25% tuition discount for NU alumni, and the Double Husky Quick Application. When you utilize this application, you are not required to submit GRE scores, letters of recommendation, or an application fee.
Please join our Zoom session.

LinkedIn, CV, Resume: A CommLab Workshop Series
2024-03-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-20 14:00 - 15:00 | 206 Egan, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Join our empowering LinkedIn, CV, and Resume Workshop series any Wednesday from 2 pm to 3 pm ET. This collaborative space offers valuable tips and peer feedback to enhance your online profile and professional presence. This is a community learning initiative, and together, we strive to make our profiles better. Join this hybrid workshop series either in person in room 206 Egan or through Zoom.

Poster Design and Presentation: A CommLab Workshop Series
2024-03-06 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-13 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-20 17:00 - 18:00
The CommLab will host a workshop series for poster design and presentation to focus on crafting the best visual communication of your research and telling your research story! With the upcoming RISE Expo, we will discuss techniques and implement communication strategies to successfully showcase your work. No matter where you are in the process, whether it is just in the idea phase or you are trying to polish your final poster, we are happy to help you. Join us any Wednesday, between February 28th to April 10 from 5:00-6:00 PM on Zoom. See you there!

Mock Interview: A CommLab Workshop Series
2024-03-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-21 14:00 - 15:00 | 206 Egan, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Join the CommLab every Thursday from 2-3pm ET, we’ll delve into the intricacies of interviews, unveiling effective tricks and preparation strategies for any interview scenario. Engage in an interactive setting as we dissect the overall interview experience, discuss common interview scenarios, and share insights on what to do during critical moments. Join this hybrid workshop series either in person in room 206 Egan or through Zoom.

Graduate School of Engineering Campus Tour (In Person)
2024-03-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-23 10:00 - 11:00
Want to learn more about the Graduate School of Engineering on the Boston campus? Then we welcome you to sign up for a Graduate School of Engineering campus tour! Led by one of our expert Graduate Student Ambassadors, we’ll show you key locations on campus, in addition to resources specific to Engineering, and answer your questions about Boston. Please complete the registration form linked below to select the date and time that works best for you. Tours are open to both newly admitted and prospective students. We can’t wait to meet you!

IEEE Microsystems Boston Tech Talk: "Systems Based on Ultrasonic MEMS: Commercialization and Future Directions" with Professor David Horsley
2024-03-12 18:00 - 20:00
Speaker: Prof. David Horsley
Talk: “Systems Based on Ultrasonic MEMS: Commercialization and Future Directions”
Date & Time: Tuesday, 12th March, 6 – 8pm (Eastern Time)
Location:
Northeastern University – Innovation Campus, Burlington
147 S. Bedford Street
Building 5 Conference Hall
Burlington, MA 01803
Please RSVP at your earliest convenience. This will be an in-person meeting.
Agenda:
6 – 6:45pm: Networking Dinner
6:45pm – 7:45pm: Tech Talk
Abstract:
The increasing maturity of thin-film piezoelectric materials and the MEMS manufacturing ecosystem has enabled the rapid development of sensor systems based on piezoelectric micromachined ultrasonic transducers (PMUTs). In this talk, I will describe work by my research group over the last decade to develop and commercialize PMUT-based systems for consumer electronics applications, starting with air-coupled PMUTs used for time-of-flight (ToF) range-finding and human presence sensing. These ToF sensors were commercialized by my startup, Chirp Microsystems (now part of TDK), and are used today in various products such as smart-locks, robot vacuum cleaners, and laptops. We subsequently developed an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor based on the monolithic integration of PMUTs with CMOS that is used for biometric authentication in consumer products today. A common feature of the ToF sensor and the fingerprint sensor is that they are systems that combine MEMS, integrated circuits, and algorithms. The ability to realize a complete ultrasonic system on chip (SoC) opens new research opportunities in areas such as portable medical imaging systems for point-of care ultrasound (POCUS) as well as wearable ultrasonic devices.
Speaker Bio:
David A. Horsley is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University, where he is co-director of the Institute for NanoSystems Innovation (NanoSI), and an Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, where he is co-director of the Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center (BSAC). Dr. Horsley co-founded several deep-tech companies, most recently Chirp Microsystems (now part of TDK InvenSense), a manufacturer of MEMS-based ultrasonic sensors. Dr. Horsley was Co-Chair of the 2016 IEEE Sensors Conference, Co-Chair of the 2017 Transducers Research Foundation Napa Microsystems Workshop, and Co-Chair of the 2020 IEEE MEMS Conference. Dr. Horsley is an IEEE Fellow, a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, is a recipient of the National Science Foundation’s CAREER Award, the UC Davis Outstanding Junior Faculty Award, the 2016 NSF I/UCRC Association’s Schwarzkopf Award for Technological Innovation, and the 2018 East Bay Innovation Award. He has authored or co-authored over 200 scientific papers and holds over 30 patents.

Chemical Engineering Spring Seminar Series: Dr. Michael Murrell
2024-03-13 12:00 - 13:00 | 103 Churchill, 103 Churchill Hall, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Energetic Constraints on Biological Assembly and Motion
On small length-scales, the mechanics of soft materials may be dominated by their interfacial properties as opposed to their bulk properties. These effects are described by equilibrium models of elasto-capillarity and wetting. In these models, interfacial energies and bulk material properties are held constant. However, in biological materials, including living cells and tissues, these properties are not constant, but are ‘actively’ regulated and driven far from thermodynamic equilibrium. As a result, the constraints on work produced during the various physical behaviors of the cell are unknown. Here, by measurement of elasto-capillary effects during cell adhesion, growth, and motion, we demonstrate that interfacial and bulk parameters violate equilibrium constraints and exhibit anomalous effects, which depend upon a distance from equilibrium. However, their anomalous properties are reciprocal, and thus in combination reliably define energetic constraints on the production of work arbitrarily far from equilibrium. These results provide basic principles that govern biological assembly and behavior.

Michael Murrell received his BS at Johns Hopkins University and his PhD at MIT. He then had a joint postdoctoral fellowship between the Institute for Biophysical Dynamics at the University of Chicago, and the Institut Curie, in Paris, France. He now runs the Laboratory for Living Matter within the Systems Biology Institute at the Yale West Campus, as part of the Biomedical Engineering and Physics Departments. His laboratory studies the non-equilibrium properties of biological systems, as well as designs and engineers novel bio-inspired materials. His group comprises a diverse group of experimentalists, computational scientists, and theorists all driven to understand some of the most fundamental questions in biophysics.

PI Day Graduate School of Engineering Overview
2024-03-14 09:00 - 10:00
To celebrate PI Day (3/14), the Graduate School of Engineering invites you to learn more about our graduate programs by attending a webinar hosted by the Director of Graduate Admissions, Kelly Egorova on Thursday, March, 14 at 9:00am ET. Webinar details are below.
Webinar Details:
Topic: Graduate School of Engineering Overview
Date: March 14, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM ET
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TpaPO_9QQfi3Ro5pjBQd_A

Breaking the Glass Lab
2024-03-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Fenway Center, 77 St. Stephen Street, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
In celebration of Women’s History Month, join us for a lunch and panel discussion on Breaking the Glass Lab: Understanding the Realities Faced by Women in STEM Higher Education.
Hosted by Bioengineering and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering.
Register

Email Etiquette
2024-03-14 12:00 - 14:00
Email communication is a crucial aspect of academic life, serving as a primary way for students to connect with faculty, inquire about opportunities, seek support, and more. That’s why we’re thrilled to present a 75-minute Zoom workshop led by two communication specialists from NU.
In this workshop, you’ll gain valuable insights into communication concepts and strategies tailored to improve the effectiveness of your email messaging. Learn how to craft purposeful emails with appropriate tone and audience awareness, ensuring your messages resonate with clarity and professionalism.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to sharpen your email communication skills and elevate your academic interactions! Register now to secure your spot.
Registration
Hosted by the Office of the Provost

Tau Beta Pi x BOSE
2024-03-18 19:00 - 20:00
Join NU Tau Beta Pi in welcoming Dr. Chris Cherry, vice president of global research at BOSE, to speak about innovation and his career, with plenty of time for Q&A after. The event is in SN 358.

Managing the Stress of Presentations workshop
2024-03-19 12:00 - 13:00
Join Global Learner Support and Wellness for an empowering one-hour workshop designed to equip you with invaluable tips on navigating the stress of presentations and exams.
From study tools to mindfulness exercises, we’ll explore effective strategies to help you thrive during finals season. Together, we’ll cultivate healthy approaches to preparation and self-care that will set you up for success.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your well-being and excel academically! Register now to reserve your spot.
Register
Hosted by the Office of the Provost

NSBE Annual Convention
2024-03-20 - 2024-03-24
Join COE Graduate Admissions at the National Society of Black Engineers’ 50th Annual Convention in Atlanta, GA! Ask your questions about our graduate engineering programs across the U.S. and Canada during the Career Fair on March 21-22. We look forward to meeting you there!

MathWorks Day: Seeking Humanity via Technology: How AI Can Be Used to Reduce Maternal Mortality
2024-03-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Raytheon Amphitheater (240 Egan), 360 Huntington Ave, 240 Egan, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Seeking Humanity via Technology: How AI Can Be Used to Reduce Maternal Mortality by Louvere Walker-Hannon
Maternal mortality continues to be a global issue however, studies over the past 5 years identify a growing alarming trend in the United States with respect to maternal mortality. According to several studies from the Centers for Disease Control, “Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women”. Many of these same studies have also acknowledged that most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable and that this alarming trend continues to grow. This session will entail providing an overview of historical approaches to this issue. The emphasis of this presentation will identify how Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be used to reduce maternal mortality and how AI could be used to reduce maternal mortality.
Bio: Louvere Walker-Hannon is a MathWorks application engineering senior team lead who provides technical guidance and strategic direction on AI/data science workflows for various applications. She also leads a team of application engineers. She has a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering and a master’s degree in geographic information technology/remote sensing. She has presented at several STEM-related conferences on various topics and serves as an avid STEM advocate. Louvere volunteers with Black Girls CODE, the Society of WomenEngineers (SWE), and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). She is also a recipient of the SWE WE Local 2022 Engaged Advocate Award and is a second-year SWE Senator. In 2023, Louvere was highlighted as one of Boston University’s College of Engineering Distinguished Alumni and identified as one of the 10 Most Inspiring Women DrivingTechnological Progress, in volume 11 of The Silicon Leaders magazine.
Lunch 12:00–1:00 pm
Talk 1:00-1:30 pm
Poster Session and Demonstrations 1:30–3:00 pm
Register
MathWorks Demos:

Title
Speaker

Heat Transfer for Chemical and Mechanical Engineers
Aycan Hacioglu, Mehdi Vahab

AI in Chemical and Mechanical Engineering
Aycan Hacioglu, Mae Markowski

Using MATLAB Online with GitHub
Yann Debray, Tharikaa Kumar

5G Classification Neural Network
Iman Abdalla

Cryptocurrency Price Prediction using MATLAB and Python
Matt Hannum

Negotiating Job Offers
2024-03-21 12:00 - 13:00
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into effectively negotiating job offers.
In this engaging session, Anne Grieves will guide you through the process of communicating your worth to employers and provide expert tips for negotiating your salary and benefits package. Whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time or looking for tips for the future, mastering the art of negotiation is key to securing the best possible opportunities.
Register now to reserve your spot.
Hosted by the Office of the Provost

Julian Gutierrez PhD Dissertation Defense
2024-03-21 12:00 - 13:30
Announcing:
PhD Dissertation Defense
Name:
Julian Gutierrez
Title:
Towards Real-Time Safe Flight Paths for Urban Air Mobility
Date:
3/21/2024
Time:
12:00:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Committee Members:
Prof. David Kaeli (Advisor)
Prof. Pau Closas
Dr. Evan Dill (NASA)
Dr. Natasha Neogi (NASA)
Abstract:
The emergence and development of advanced technologies and vehicle types have created a growing demand for introducing new forms of flight operations. These new and increasingly complex operational paradigms, such as Advanced and Urban Air Mobility (AAM/UAM), present regulatory authorities and the aviation community with the challenge of finding methods to integrate these emerging operations without significant additional risk to pedestrians and infrastructure. Predictive and autonomous risk mitigation capabilities become critical to meet this challenge. However, urban environments experience effects that are computationally expensive to model, limiting conventional aviation concepts, policy, and risk prediction tools from being effectively translated into this space. With the emergence of High-Performance Computing (HPC) ecosystems in the last two decades, we can use these software and hardware capabilities to help bridge the gap between real-time predictive responses and modeling accuracy.
In this dissertation we first present a simulation framework to estimate the quality of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) performance for autonomous aircraft in urban environments. We propose a new algorithm designed for HPC to accelerate modeling the characteristic effects of dense urban canyons on GNSS, allowing the extension of established GNSS integrity techniques into urban navigation. Additionally, we provide a thorough validation of the simulator, which proves high-accuracy modeling when compared to sensors in the real world. Second, we use this simulation framework to provide situational awareness when processing the raw output of a GNSS sensor. This effort focuses on multipath mitigation, which reduces the error in the estimated position solution. Third, we use this simulation framework as the input into a new 4D path-planning algorithm based on an adaptation of the Bellman-Ford algorithm. HPC techniques are employed to accelerate the algorithm to produce flight paths that minimize exposure to GNSS risks. We evaluate the computational cost of satellite availability fluctuations by prioritizing events when satellite availability changes as triggers for these updates.

Negotiation Fundamentals: 5 Steps to Negotiation Success
2024-03-26 12:00 - 13:00
Get ready for our next Graduate Greatness webinar focusing on the art of negotiation!
📅 Date: March 26, 2024
🕒 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
📍 Location: Zoom Webinar
Negotiation is an essential skill that impacts every aspect of our lives. Whether it’s securing a job offer, navigating contracts, or even managing everyday situations, mastering negotiation can elevate your success.
Join us for an enlightening presentation by negotiation expert Roy Weissman, where you’ll gain invaluable insights into negotiation best practices and fundamental skills. Discover how to transition from basic bargaining to strategic negotiation tactics that yield optimal outcomes.
No matter your profession or level of experience, this webinar will empower you with practical strategies and hands-on experience to enhance your negotiation prowess.
Register for the event: http://tinyurl.com/2xythc38
