Northeastern University College of Engineering

Bioengineering Fall Seminar Series
2024-10-23 12:00, 2024-10-16 12:00, 2024-10-09 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* (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

Graduate Student Drop-In Writing Hours
2024-10-23 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-09 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.

UPLIFT 2024 - First Year Research Program
2024-10-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-09 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

COE FacDev Friday: AI Tailored for the Classroom: Custom Chatbots vs. General AI Models
2024-10-18 13:00 - 14:00
Led by Nik Brown (Assoc. Teaching Professor, MGEN) this session will explore how custom chatbots surpass general AI models like ChatGPT by offering deeper integration with course content, supporting interactive learning, and enabling professors to track and enhance student performance more effectively.
Register

Galante Program Webinar: Explore Deferred MBA Opportunities
2024-10-17 17:30 - 19:00
Join the Galante Engineering Business Program in welcoming Ziad Hassan for a Deferred MBA Webinar on Thursday, October 17 at 5:30 pm ET! Don’t miss this engaging session, where you’ll receive invaluable insights whether you’re just starting your MBA application or seeking last-minute advice. This masterclass will guide you through every key component of the application process.
RSVP HERE
Session Highlights:

Standardized Tests: Tips and strategies for GMAT/GRE preparation, plus how to balance your scores with other application elements.
Essays: Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that showcases your strengths and aspirations.
Letters of Recommendation: Discover how to secure standout recommendations that truly reflect your character and leadership.
Interviews: Master the interview process with confidence and authenticity.

With experience coaching over 20 MBA candidates into prestigious programs like Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, and MIT, Ziad will provide a personalized, step-by-step approach to help you succeed.
Meeting link will be shared via email to those who RSVP.

LinkedIn, CV, Resume: CommLab Drop-In Workshops
2024-10-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-10 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.

Amazon DEI Meeting at NU
2024-10-17 11:00 - 13:00
Join us for a talk on Amazon Internships + DEI Outreach hosted by the team that brings audio to the Echo. We’ll meet on October 17 at 300 Mass Ave (Horticulture Hall — 300 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115), 11am-12:30pm for an exclusive opportunity to learn how to secure internships at Amazon, one of the industry’s leading companies. Hear from experienced engineers who will share their technical expertise, demo technologies, and insights from their career journeys. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win exciting prizes in our raffle! This is the perfect event to network, gain valuable knowledge, and make a lasting impression on potential employers. Bring your enthusiasm, and let’s set the stage for your future success!
Presentation w/ demos + raffle. Lunch provided.
Registration is required since the space is limited.
***Registration is now closed as we have reached capacity.***

oSTEM Annual Conference
2024-10-17 - 2024-10-20
Join COE Graduate Admissions at the 14th Annual oSTEM Conference in Portland, Oregon! We will be at the Career and Graduate School Expo on October 18 and 19 along with our fellow Northeastern Graduate Recruiters! Register for the conference.

Engineering Graduate School Collaborative: Preparing for Graduate School Applications
2024-10-16 17:00 - 18:00
Thinking about grad school? Wondering where to start? If you are considering a Master’s or Ph.D., join us to learn the ins and outs of graduate school applications. This virtual session will cover the basics of applying to graduate school and share tips for making your application stand out from the crowd from the top Engineering Graduate Programs in the country!
Note: There will be a 30-minute breakout session following the presentation where you will connect directly with Graduate Admissions personnel from top U.S. engineering institutions.
Register

Graduate Student Fellowship Writing Club
2024-10-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-09 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.

Chemical Engineering Fall Seminar Series: Niya Sa
2024-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | 305 Shillman, 360 Huntington Ave, 305 Shillman, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Probe the Dynamic Interfaces of Beyond Lithium-ion Energy Storage Systems
Location: 305 Shillman Hall
Abstract: Rapid growth of technology in the past few decades has spurred a demand for advanced energy storage devices. The invention of a more advanced battery system with higher levels of performance will be a groundbreaking discovery in the rechargeable battery field. Multivalent chemistry offers promising benefits in the development of beyond lithium-ion technologies. The direct usage of the multivalent metal anode is essential to enhance the energy density of the multivalent ion battery. For instance, Magnesium, Calcium and Zinc offer an immense alternative to the existing Li-ion batteries due to their multivalent nature and vast abundance in the Earth’s crust. However, possible film formation at the solid/liquid interface complicates the electrochemical properties of such systems. The least understood solid electrolyte interphase (SEI), its formation and dynamic evolution has not been extensively explored for multivalent battery systems with many unknowns remain to be answered. We aim to use electroanalytical tools to probe the dynamic evolution of the solid electrolyte interface in-situ for multivalent systems and investigate its correlation with the electrochemical processes. This presentation focuses on some very recent research findings from our team for understanding the interfacial chemistry, evolution, and stability for different multivalent battery systems.

Professor Niya Sa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She received her Ph.D. from the Analytical Chemistry (Electroanalytical Chemistry) program at Indiana University-Bloomington, where she worked with Professor Lane A. Baker on understanding fundamental ion transport phenomena in confined regime. She extended her training working as a postdoc research fellow at the Electrochemical Energy Storage Division at Argonne National Lab. Her research focus at Argonne was to develop beyond lithium-ion battery materials. She joined the University of Massachusetts in 2017 as an Assistant Professor, and her current research interests include probing the electrochemical interfaces for energy materials, development of new electrolytes for next-generation energy storage systems. Niya is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award. She also received the Endowed Faculty Career Development Award, Joseph P. Healey Award, and the Early Career Research Excellence Award from University of Massachusetts.

USC Graduate School Fair
2024-10-16 10:00 - 14:00
Join COE Graduate Admissions at USC Graduate School Fair in Los Angeles, CA! Ask your questions about our graduate engineering programs across the U.S. and Canada during the fair on Wednesday October 16, 2024 between 10am to 2pm PT! We look forward to meeting you there!

Strategic Innovation and Agility in Entrepreneurship Seminar
2024-10-10 17:30 - 20:00 | 440 Egan, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Join the Galante Engineering Business Program as we welcome Leila Daneshmandi, Ph.D., COO and Co-Founder of Encapsulate Inc. Leila will share insights into strategic agility and innovation in entrepreneurship, drawing from her experiences as a first-time founder. In addition to leading Encapsulate Inc., Leila also serves as the Director of the Entrepreneurship Hub, Assistant Professor in Residence in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Co-Director of the Nursing and Engineering Innovation Center at the University of Connecticut.
Event Details
RSVP HERE
Date: Thursday, October 10
Location: Egan Research Center, Room 440
Time:
5:30 PM–6:30 PM: Dinner & Networking
6:30 PM–8:00 PM: Seminar Presentation
Attire: Business Formal
Event Invitation

SOURCE, the Showcase of Opportunities for Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavor
2024-10-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Curry Student Center, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Learn more about what cutting-edge research and creative endeavors look like at Northeastern. Talk one-on-one with faculty from across the colleges about their work – and learn how you can get involved in projects during your time at Northeastern.
SOURCE is a collaboration between Bouvé College of Health Sciences; College of Arts, Media and Design; College of Engineering; College of Science; College of Social Sciences and Humanities; D’Amore-McKim School of Business; and Khoury College of Computer Science. It is coordinated by Undergraduate Research and Fellowships on behalf of the Office of the Chancellor.
Please write to URF@Northeastern.edu with any questions.

Tau Beta Pi Virtual Recruiting Fair
2024-10-10 10:00 - 17:00
Are you a member of the Engineering Honor Society, Tau Beta Pi? Then join COE Graduate Admissions at the Tau Beta Pi Virtual Recruiting Fair on October 10th! We will be available from 10am-5pm EST to answer your questions. Registration opens for the Virtual Fair on September 1st. Learn more.

Gordon Institute Virtual Information Session
2024-10-09 17:30 - 18:30
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.

Chemical Engineering Fall Seminar Series: William Tisdale
2024-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 | 305 Shillman, 360 Huntington Ave, 305 Shillman, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Hybrid Semiconductor Nanomaterials
Location: 305 Shillman Hall
Abstract: Hybrid organic-inorganic semiconductor nanomaterials – including colloidal quantum dots (QDs), 2D halide perovskites, and metal-organic chalcogenolates (MOCs) – are excitonic materials with applications ranging from solar cells to light-emitting devices to quantum computing and quantum cryptography. In these emerging materials, the combination of quantum and dielectric confinement, strong exciton-phonon coupling, and dimensionality reduction offer unprecedented opportunities for controlling light-matter-charge interactions through chemistry. In this talk, I will describe recent work from my lab on the synthesis of hybrid semiconductor nanomaterials and our evolving understanding of how structure and chemical functionalization influence excited state dynamics. Using a combination of ultrafast laser spectroscopy, time-resolved optical microscopy, and kinetic modeling, we will explore the impact of nonequilibrium population dynamics on excited state transport phenomena and the emergence of unique electronic and vibrational phenomena.

Will Tisdale is the Warren K. Lewis Professor of Chemical Engineering at MIT, where he has been teaching and leading a research team since 2012. His research program is focused on the discovery of hybrid organic-inorganic nanomaterials capable of transporting energy in new ways, and on the use and development of ultrafast laser spectroscopy methods and advanced optical microscopy techniques for probing dynamics at the nanoscale. Will’s contributions to research have been recognized by the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), an Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship, the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award, the DOE Early Career Award, the NSF CAREER Award, the AIChE NSEF Young Investigator Award, and a 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award.
For his dedication to undergraduate teaching Will has received MIT’s highest honor, the MacVicar Fellowship, as well as the student-selected Baker Award, the School of Engineering’s Amare Bose Award, and he is a 7-time recipient of the C. Michael Mohr Undergraduate Teaching Award, which is voted annually by the Chemical Engineering undergraduate students at MIT. Will graduated magna cum laude from the University of Delaware in 2005, earning an Honors B.S. in Chemical Engineering, with Distinction, and minoring in Economics. He earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Minnesota in 2010, then studied as a postdoctoral associate in the Research Laboratory of Electronics at MIT before joining the faculty in Chemical Engineering in 2012.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.
