Spotlight Stories
Jul 26, 2024
Finding the Right Path Through Perseverance and Co-op
Through his drive and self-motivation, David Long, E’78, mechanical engineering technology, made the most out of his co-op experiences, which laid the groundwork for a 40-year career in nuclear power.
Jul 25, 2024
Exploring New Career Opportunities Through Co-op
Through his co-op journey, Peter Woskov, E’07, mechanical engineering technology, learned to leave the door open for new experiences, allowing him to have a successful career after graduating.
Jul 24, 2024
Co-ops Set Foundation for Successful Patent Attorney Career
With a desire to work independently and a lasting appreciation for chemical engineering developed through three co-ops, Robert Goldberg, E’59, built a successful career as a patent attorney representing chemical engineering companies.
Jul 22, 2024
Civil Engineering Co-ops Help Prepare for Fast-Paced Building and Construction Career
With co-ops atop buildings under construction in Boston, Massachusetts, Ralph Noblin, E’76, learned the fundamentals of civil engineering and how to effectively manage building projects, skills that helped him launch a successful career that included running his own consulting business for 25 years.
Jul 22, 2024
Chemical Engineering Co-ops Instilled Confidence To Create a Multi-Faceted Career
After a series of co-ops, Clifford Smith, E’71, MS’73, chemical engineering, created a fast-paced and varied career that took him from Boston to California to Paris and back, all the while increasing his management roles in the technology sector.
Jul 19, 2024
How This PlusOne Student Used Opportunities at Northeastern To Fulfill Her Passion for Service
Driven by a passion for giving back to her community, Alex Lewis, E’22, industrial engineering, MS’23, engineering management, engaged with multiple Northeastern organizations to serve and volunteer while completing her degrees, including the Galante Engineering Business Program.
Jul 17, 2024
Civil Engineering Alum Wins a First Place Women Who Empower Innovator Award
Kaitlin McCarthy, E’09, civil engineering, is a first-place recipient of a Northeastern 2024 Women Who Empower Innovator Award, in recognition of her real estate development work as founder and CEO of Ionic Development Co. and the opportunities she provides to women.
Jul 08, 2024
Using Engineering Skills to Craft Powerful Stories
Maria Andrade, E’96, industrial engineering, was featured in Northeastern’s Spotify episode “Elevate Your Career Through Storytelling Feat” where she explained how she leveraged her co-op experience and people skills for a career in communication, storytelling, and self-compassion advocacy.