Spotlight Stories
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 29, 2025
PhD Student Attends Climate Week in New York City
Aayushi Mishra, PhD’28, interdisciplinary engineering, in Northeastern University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the inaugural Lizzy Warner Fellow, recently attended Climate Week NYC. This year’s Climate Week was […]
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 23, 2025
Developing Products with Clarity and Impact
Arundhati Bandopadhyaya, MS’26, software engineering systems, has developed incredible and innovative projects that make a huge impact. Bandopadhyaya aspires to be a software engineer; her coursework and career-advancing co-op experience have elevated her skills to allow her to reach her career ambitions.
Sep 23, 2025
Transformative Experiences in the Cyber-Physical Systems Program
Matthieu Delatour, MS’25, cyber-physical systems, would describe his experience at Northeastern so far as transformative. The innovative projects he has created during classes and his impactful co-op opportunity at Sunny Benefits have prepared Delatour for a future job in product management in the technology industry.
Sep 23, 2025
Expanding Skills and Broadening Opportunities
Sayantika Pal, MS’25, information systems, after gaining valuable work experience after completing her bachelor’s degree, was looking to broaden her career opportunities and advance her skill set as an engineer. With the technology industry growing and new, innovative technological advancements emerging, Pal was ready to join a master’s program that would prepare her to embark on a new career path.
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.