Spotlight Stories
Oct 27, 2025
Helping Communities Impacted by the Climate Crisis
Raiana Sumpter, E’27, environmental engineering, cares deeply about two things: protecting vulnerable communities from climate change and building a more sustainable future for everyone. Through her classes and work experience, she has contributed to projects that address these challenges. She hopes to continue working on sustainable solutions in engineering.
Oct 07, 2025
Fostering Your Interests Through Endless Exploration
Michael Nunes, E’25, mechanical engineering, MS’26, robotics, has always loved building and creating. From woodworking with his grandfather to studying mechanical engineering at Northeastern, Nunes has fostered his fervor for engineering with two remarkable co-ops and his involvement in engineering-focused student organizations.
Oct 03, 2025
Life Experiences Sparks Interest in Improving Medical Industry
Chloe Shanebrook-Wein, E’26, bioengineering and biochemistry, has had many personal and academic experiences that have impacted her future career aspirations. Now that she is about to graduate, she is ready to apply her engineering background to the medical industry to improve the lives of society.
Oct 01, 2025
Studying Bioengineering to Make a Difference
Aaron Chen, E’27, bioengineering, is starting his third year of undergraduate studies and is already making the most of his academic experience. From participating in an engaging research co-op and collaborating on meaningful projects in Forge, Chen enjoys exploring the bioengineering field and taking advantage of career-advancing opportunities to develop impactful medical devices one day.
Sep 25, 2025
Bridging Together Computer Engineering and Computer Science for Powerful Research
Thomas Michel, E’25, computer engineering and computer science, gained a vast number of technical skills and deepened his understanding of two industries in his double degree program. Throughout his journey at Northeastern, he has worked on advanced research projects, engaged in vigorous coursework and gained real-world work experience through two incredible co-ops.
Sep 25, 2025
When Passion Fuels Innovation
Shengbo Zhao, E’25, electrical and computer engineering, found his passion for hands-on work developing innovative technologies and code while taking classes in his degree program. In both his coursework and co-op opportunities, Zhao has worked on inventive and impactful projects that showcase his advanced skills and allow him to tap into his interests.
Sep 11, 2025
Unexpected Path to Innovative Research on Concentrated Solar Power
Benjamin Lynch, E’24, PhD’29, mechanical engineering, was always interested in engineering. His non-traditional path to Northeastern led him to discover his zeal and fascination with concentrated solar power and renewable energy. During his PhD studies, he had the opportunity to pursue his passion and expand his capstone project into an extensive research project.
Sep 11, 2025
Advancing Inventive Research Through the PhD Program
YuXuan Sun, E’25, computer engineering, and PhD’30, electrical engineering, found a passion for electrical and computer engineering after taking a course in his first year at Northeastern. Now graduated with his bachelor’s degree, Sun is continuing his education as a PhD student at the Sonmezoglu Research Lab and immersed in research he finds extremely fascinating.