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Pattala headshot/ graduation picture

Jun 02, 2025

Student Builds Robotics Career Through Hands-On Learning

Srinidhi Pattala, MS’25, robotics, gained confidence in robotics through Northeastern’s hands-on curriculum, industry co-op, and mentorship, preparing her for a career in autonomous systems.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Anjana Nandam headshot of her standing outside

May 30, 2025

Bridging Technical Skills With Business Impact

Anjana Nandam, MS’25, information systems, built a vibrant career foundation at the intersection of product operations, user experience, and business process innovation, fueled by a passion for simplifying complex systems and driving meaningful change.

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)

female student in bioengineering lab with fish-tank-like experiment

May 29, 2025

Pursuing a Career as a Bioengineering Researcher One Step at a Time

Through a range of experiential learning opportunities and project-based coursework, Poulami Mondal, MS’23, PhD’28, bioengineering, not only earned her master’s degree but also found her career path and is continuing her studies for a PhD.

Bioengineering

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May 28, 2025

Combining Engineering and Business To Lead as a Project Manager

Vibin Roy, MS’23, engineering management, personalized his master’s program with management elective courses and a variety of career-building experiences, which helped put him on a project leadership path in the energy industry.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

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May 27, 2025

From Financial Analyst to AI Researcher as an MS Student

Bishoy Galoaa, MS’25, electrical and computer engineering, is pursuing his passion of making a meaningful impact with artificial intelligence through academic research at Northeastern, machine learning at Massachusetts General Hospital, and now as a PhD student.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

May 21, 2025

Creating a Pathway to a Data Science and Data Engineering Career

Project-based courses and a role as a teaching assistant helped Neha Devarapalli, MS’25, information systems, enhance her technology background and boost her confidence to seek a career at the intersection of data science and data engineering.

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)

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May 20, 2025

Learning To Transform Data Into Stories With Experiential Learning

Sri Likhitha Anuganti, MS’25, data analytics engineering, transformed her career from a business analyst to a data storyteller through Northeastern’s academics, project-based learning, a co-op, and entrepreneurship.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

May 20, 2025

Developing Blockchain Expertise for FinTech Industry Success

Revan Somshekhar Chonnad, MS’26, information systems, is gaining blockchain technology experience through rigorous coursework, a leadership role in a student-led blockchain group, and award-winning participation in industry hackathons. Next up: A co-op that will lead to a career in fintech

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)