News
Apr 14, 2026
2026 Fulbright Scholarship Semi-finalists
Juliana Castro, E’26, industrial engineering, Lucas McCauley, E’26, bioengineering and biochemistry, and Sasha Pavlov, E’26, civil engineering and architecture, are semi-finalists for the 2026 Fulbright Scholarship, which is awarded to exceptional students to research, study, or teach English abroad, in order to foster diplomacy and mutual understanding between the U.S. and other countries.
Apr 14, 2026
2026 Laurel and Scroll 100 Inductees
Twenty-nine engineering graduate students were inducted into the Laurel and Scroll 100, a society established in 2024 to honor exceptional graduate and professional students who were or are in the final year of their Master’s/PhD program across Northeastern’s global university system.
Apr 14, 2026
Understanding Bacterial Swimming to Stop Infections in Catheters
New research from the Complex Fluids Lab, led by ChE Assistant Professor Sara Hashmi, investigates how elongated E. coli bacteria swim in flow through microchannels. Elongation can arise from antibiotic treatment that does not suffice to kill the bacteria.
Apr 14, 2026
2026 Huntington 100 COE Recipients
Twelve College of Engineering students were selected as 2026 members of the Northeastern University Huntington 100, which recognizes undergraduate students entering their final year of study for their outstanding achievements and who exemplify the university’s mission, ideals, values, and academic excellence.
Apr 14, 2026
Hajjar Named ASCE Distinguished Member
Jerome Hajjar, CDM Smith Professor and University Distinguished Professor, has been recognized by the American Society of Civil Engineers as a 2026 Distinguished Member for his fundamental contributions to civil engineering education and to design practice through research in steel and composite structures, including structural stability and earthquake engineering, and for leadership of professional and academic committees and boards of direction that advance the practice of civil engineering.
Apr 13, 2026
Civil PhD Receives 2026 Outstanding PhD Student Award in Humanics
Maharshi Pathak, PhD’26, civil engineering, was the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding PhD Student Award in Humanics, which recognizes graduate students who, through their education, have integrated human literacy with data and technology in their learning or research.
Apr 13, 2026
ChE PhD Receives 2026 Outstanding PhD Student Award in Teaching
Naira Keshishian, PhD’27, chemical engineering, received the 2026 Outstanding PhD Student Award in Teaching, which recognizes those who have demonstrated an exceptional ability to communicate ideas and concepts in the classroom and a talent for inspiring students.
Apr 13, 2026
BioE PhD Student Receives 2026 Outstanding PhD Student Award in Leadership
Vasuretha Chandar, PhD’27, bioengineering, received the 2026 Outstanding PhD Student Award in Leadership, which recognizes graduate students who have demonstrated significant leadership and a deep commitment to giving back to members of Northeastern’s community or surrounding neighborhoods.