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Joseph Berman

Oct 26, 2022

Seeing Code in Real Life: A Co-op Journey Into Robotics

Joseph Berman, E’24, computer engineering, has taken advantage of Northeastern’s experiential learning opportunities. After completing a co-op at Amazon Robotics, he worked in the robotics lab of Associate Professor Taskin Padir, who is also director of the Institute of Experiential Robotics. He is now on co-op in Japan working at Mujin, a startup based in Tokyo with additional branches in Georgia and China.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Jun 27, 2022

MIE Twins Graduate with 4.0 and Dream Jobs

Recent mechanical engineering graduates and twins Jared and Jake Covell say their healthy competition helped both of them to graduate with a 4.0-grade point average and land jobs at Tesla […]

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Isabelle Brandicourt

May 03, 2022

Winter With the Penguins

When Isabelle Brandicourt, E’23, electrical engineering, fell in love with marine biology at the age of ten, she never imagined that she would someday have the opportunity to live and work with penguins in Antarctica on co-op with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Rachel Joseph standing next to the Tesla sign.

Apr 26, 2022

Solving the Problem of ‘Energy Poverty’

Rachel Joseph, E’23, chemical engineering, is on a mission to ensure that everyone—regardless of their income, address, or race—has access to clean, affordable, and renewable energy. Joseph’s focus on solving […]

Chemical Engineering

Isabella Cardona Barber

Apr 25, 2022

Featured Galante Fellow: Isabella Cardona Barber

Isabella Cardona Barber is a fourth-year student at Northeastern University graduating in May 2022 with a BS in chemical engineering and an MS in engineering management. She joined Galante in […]

Chemical Engineering, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Christopher Gehrke

Apr 20, 2022

Featured Galante Fellow: Christopher Gehrke

Christopher Gehrke is a fifth-year student at Northeastern University graduating May 2022 with a combined bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in industrial engineering. Gehrke started at Northeastern University knowing that […]

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Amanda Dee

Mar 17, 2022

Passion for Research in the Lab and in Industry Leads to Goldwater Scholar Nomination

Amanda Dee, E’23, bioengineering, has always enjoyed learning about the world around her. She participated in FIRST Lego League at the age of 8 and reached out to a professor […]

Bioengineering

Giona Kleinberg

Mar 17, 2022

Pursuing Multiple Passions

When one chooses a career, it makes sense that career should match one’s individual interests. But what if a person has multiple interests and goals, is it possible for one […]

Bioengineering