Spotlight Stories
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.