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Fatemeh Ghoreishi

Dec 14, 2024

Using AI for Disaster Response Research

CEE/Khoury Assistant Professor Fatemeh Ghoreishi, in collaboration with the University of Utah and the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, was awarded a $900,000 grant from the U.S. Army for the project, “Interactive Human-Agent Teaming Via Multiple Feedback Types,” which aims to develop advanced machine learning and optimization techniques to provide real-time guidance and recommendations for human teams operating in disaster scenarios.

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Dec 13, 2024

Hillyard Publishes Book on Data Structures, Algorithms, and Invariants

MGEN Associate Teaching Professor Robin Hillyard published “Data Structures, Algorithms, and Invariants: A Practical Guide,” a book that focuses choice of an abstract data types (ADT) for particular use cases.

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)

Dec 13, 2024

Inventing Innovative Solutions for Neurodivergent Children To Develop Motor Skills

Students in Northeastern’s Enabling Engineering class developed a musical ball as a tool for a sixth-grade autistic child with a genetic disorder and neurological differences to help develop gross motor skills in an engaging and exciting way.

Bioengineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Dec 12, 2024

Oakland Students Put Robots to the Test in Cornerstone of Engineering Showcase

Engineering students at Northeastern’s Oakland campus demonstrated their robots built for the Cornerstone of Engineering showcase in the project’s final testing stage, where they navigated complex mazes constructed from cardboard.

Dec 12, 2024

Engineering Management Team Takes Third Place at ASEM Case Competition

Two Northeastern University engineering management student teams, Team 1 and Team Alpha, competed in the American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) Student Case Competition, with Team 1, advised by MIE Assistant Teaching Professor Manish Ranjit, placing third in “The People’s Choice Award” for the Live Best Case Presentation Competition.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Dec 11, 2024

‘Careers Beyond Co-op’ Event Brings Together Employers With Alums and Students

The College of Engineering co-op team hosted the 2024 Careers Beyond Co-op event during the 115 years of co-op celebration, which took place during Homecoming Weekend. The interactive event united alums and current students with co-op employer partners for a day of sharing career journeys and co-op’s impact.

Dec 11, 2024

Sun and Melodia Named National Academy of Inventors Fellows

ECE Distinguished Professor Nian Sun and William Lincoln Smith Professor Tommaso Melodia were selected as Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Election as an Academy Fellow is the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Dec 11, 2024

New Faculty Spotlight: Alp Akcay

Alp Akcay joins the mechanical and industrial engineering department in January 2025 as an associate professor.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering