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Jun 22, 2026
Evaluating the Limits of Modern Traffic Metrics
CSSH/CEE Associate Professor Serena Alexander conducts research finding that while the new “vehicle miles traveled” (VMT) metric is an improved way to evaluate a development’s environmental impact, its success is limited by a lack of tool standardization, legal precedent, and community equity.
Jun 22, 2026
Mythbusting Bioplastics: Insights from a Materials Engineer
ChE Assistant Professor Bryan James was featured in the Surfrider Foundation article “Mythbusting Bioplastics: Insights from a Materials Engineer.”
Jun 18, 2026
A Last Resort: Advantages and Disadvantages of Desalination in the U.S
CEE Distinguished Professor Auroop Ganguly and others discuss the current megadrought state of the U.S and the possibility of investing in desalination as a next step.
Jun 17, 2026
Northeastern PhD Student Earns Prestigious IEEE MTT-S Graduate Fellowship
Haoling Li, a PhD candidate in electrical engineering at Northeastern University, has been selected for the Graduate Fellowship from the Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S) of IEEE—only the second Northeastern student ever to receive the honor, and the first since 2012. His research bridges millimeter-wave communication systems and quantum computing hardware through a unified set of circuit design principles.
Jun 15, 2026
Designing Impact Through Empathy: A User-First Journey into Product Management
Manjari Gupta, MS ’26, engineering management, is currently on co-op at McKinsey & Company. With a technical background and a passion for user-centered products, Gupta is entering the job market with a sharper focus on the artificial intelligence side of product management.
Jun 15, 2026
Aligning Two Paths: Evan Yee’s Journey with Medicine and Engineering
Evan Yee, E’26, combined bioengineering and biochemistry, is graduating this spring with plans to pursue medical school and, eventually, research—hoping to become a pioneering force in the advancement of human health.
Jun 15, 2026
Built in Boston: How Northeastern Shaped a Future Leader in Genetic Medicine
Austen Herlihy, E’25, bioengineering and biochemistry, works as a research associate at a lab affiliated with Harvard Medical School. She plans to pursue a PhD with the goal of advancing science and improving the lives of people affected by genetic diseases.
Jun 15, 2026
Helping Others Through Innovations in Bioengineering
Hannah Carter, MS ’26, bioengineering, is deeply involved in research at Northeastern with a focus on the causes of neurodegenerative disease. After graduating, she plans to gain several years of research experience before applying to PhD programs.