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Oct 29, 2024

Using Virtual Reality To Solve Real-World Challenges

Mayank Chadha, MS’25, cyber-physical systems, is applying virtual reality to real-world problems for consumers and businesses and is gaining recognition for his results such as a semi-finalist at an MIT hackathon, publication in the Springer Book Series, and a presentation at an international conference.

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)

Oct 29, 2024

Co-op Employer Partner Program Contributes to Entrepreneur’s Success

Chet Kanojia, MS’93, mechanical engineering, is a communications industry entrepreneur who launched and led several ventures. He considers the co-op employer partner program central to their success.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Oct 28, 2024

Co-ops Help Alumnus Discover Interest in Structural Engineering

Richard Horowitz, E’74, civil engineering, led an impressive career in the structural engineering industry, including co-founding an engineering company that is still thriving today. He credits his co-ops for helping him discover his career interests and understand interoffice politics.

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Oct 23, 2024

Co-op in Germany at Hegenscheidt Improves Technical and Global Knowledge

Teresa Schmeiszer, E’26, mechanical engineering, advanced her technical skills while working on large-scale milling machines during her co-op at rail industry manufacturer Hegenscheidt in Germany. Growing up speaking German at home, the co-op also deepened her understanding of the language.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Oct 23, 2024

Building a Formula One Racetrack in Singapore on Co-op

Industrial engineering student Fernando Alfaro, E’26, is completing a co-op in Singapore with the engineering firm AtkinsRealis, where he serves as a project manager for the construction and dismantling of the Formula 1 racetrack used in the Singapore Grand Prix.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Oct 09, 2024

On Track to a Career in Sustainable Innovation

Bharath Varma Mudunuru, MS’25, cyber-physical systems, is integrating his experiences with systems project work, leadership, and a co-op at Lightmatter to ready himself for a successful career in sustainable innovation.

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)

Oct 09, 2024

Real-World Experience at Autodesk

Professional work experience at Autodesk is helping Anisha Gandhi, MS’25, information systems, strengthen her technical and product management skills, and develop expertise in presentations, teamwork, and leadership.

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)

Oct 08, 2024

Creating a Career To Support Underrepresented Communities 

Sergio Marrero, E’07, industrial engineering, blended his love for entrepreneurship, passion for helping disadvantaged communities, lessons from co-ops at Gillette, Johnson & Johnson, and Procter & Gamble, and an MBA, to make a successful career supporting startups that are helping underrepresented people.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering