Spotlight Stories
Aug 03, 2016
Getting Involved with Research Local and Abroad
Picture: Andrew (left) running experiments in the lab at the University of Rome “La Sapienza,” assisted by Petrika Gjanci, a member of the SUNSET development team. Written by Andrew Tu, a second year Computer Engineering and Computer Science student. About Me Andrew Tu is a rising second year student currently pursuing a combined BS in […]
Jul 13, 2016
Capstone, Re-imagining Forsyth Street
Written by Sarah Ebaugh (center in photo) who is a recent BS in civil engineering graduate from Northeastern. About Me During Sarah’s years at Northeastern, she was a part of the student chapter of American Society of Civil Engineers, which included the role of webmaster during her senior year. Sarah completed three co-ops, two in […]
Jun 27, 2016
Climate Change and Social Resilience in India
Written by Sofia Catalina, a rising second year Chemical Engineering student. About Me Sofia Catalina is a rising second year chemical engineer who hopes to minor in environmental science and sustainable business practices and someday use her engineering skills to solve environmental problems. At Northeastern, Sofia is involved with Engineers without Borders, the Society of […]
Jun 21, 2016
Immersive experiential education at its best
Julieta Moradei, BS, Civil Engineering, 2016—originally from Argentina, spent the early years of her education in Montreal, Canada. She is a member of the class of 2016 majoring in civil and environmental engineering. Julieta has taken an interdisciplinary approach to her education and has leveraged clubs, such as Engineers Without Borders, co-ops, and coursework to […]
May 18, 2016
Will It Float: Concrete Canoe
Written by Maria Kelly is a fourth year civil engineering student. About Me Maria is the project manager of the concrete canoe team along with Steven Hock and Alysa Longo. She is currently on co-op at VHB and working with the Transit and Rail team. Will It Float? Concrete canoe provides an incredible outlet for […]
May 11, 2016
Co-op in Cagliari
Co-written by James Kilgannon and David Measley, both third year Chemical Engineering students. About Me (James Kilgannon) James Kilgannon is a third year student at Northeastern University pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Entrepreneurship. He is an active member of the Chem-E-Car club that works on building a car power by […]
Apr 01, 2016
Finding my Dream Job
Kelly O’Connell, BS, Civil Engineering, 2016—received national recognition when she was selected by the American Society of Engineering Educators as the Co-op Student of the Year for 2016. Her co-op career has been varied, including work as a general contractor, a water resources consultant, and an energy sustainability professional. Kelly forged an interdisciplinary engineering path […]
Feb 24, 2016
Co-op in Indonesia
Written by Maria George, a fifth year senior majoring in Civil Engineering with a minor in Environmental Science. About Me Maria George is a fifth year senior majoring in Civil Engineering with a minor in Environmental Science. She’s spent her undergrad exploring opportunities in Environmental Engineering through co-op and seizing every opportunity she can to apply […]