Spotlight Stories
Jun 10, 2026
Engineering for Good: A Commitment to Environmental Service in Wastewater Management
Caleb Hagner, E’27, environmental and chemical engineering, works part-time at Practical Applications, Inc. while serving as an undergraduate research assistant. Through mentorship and hands-on experience, Hagner is committed to tackling pollution challenges at the regional level.
Jun 10, 2026
Bridging the Brain and the Machine Through Engineering and Neuroscience
Sidharth Annapragada, E ’25, neuroscience and electrical engineering, is currently a research assistant at the Datta Lab at Harvard Medical School. With ambitions to pursue an MD-PhD, Annapragada hopes to work as both a practitioner and a researcher once he completes his education.
Jun 08, 2026
Collaboration and Commitment: Creating Impactful AI Research
Jianglin Lu, PhD ’27, electrical and computer engineering, works at the SMILE Lab under the supervision of Professor Raymond Fu. He has completed internships at Adobe Research and Amazon. In a rapidly expanding AI industry, Lu emphasizes collaboration and grounded discussion as the keys to research that translates meaningfully to the real world.
Jun 08, 2026
Three Co-ops, One Goal: Making a Lasting Impact on Science and Human Health
Kathryn Regan, E ’26, bioengineering, has completed three co-ops in the pharmaceutical industry, accumulating a year and a half of professional experience. She plans to apply those skills toward a PhD, with the goal of making a lasting contribution to the scientific community and human health.
Jun 08, 2026
Diverse Experiences Igniting a Passion for Aerospace Engineering
Matthew O’Rourke, E ’25, MS ’26, mechanical engineering, completed three co-ops during his studies and is finishing a master’s degree with a concentration in thermofluids through the PlusOne Program. With a passion for aerospace engineering, he plans to use his skills to build technology that keeps people safe.
Jun 08, 2026
It’s Never Too Late to Pivot: How Lucia Marquez Made Her Own Path
Lucia Marquez, MS ’26, is completing a master’s degree in mechanical engineering through the PlusOne Program. With diverse co-op experience behind her, Marquez is entering industry with a focus on the two things that drive her most: innovation and sustainability.
Jun 08, 2026
Curiosity in Motion: Sofia Odeh’s Journey Through Research, Co-ops, and Beyond
Sofia Odeh, E’26, mechanical engineering, has completed two co-ops and is currently an undergraduate researcher at the Aramaki Lab. With extensive experience in both research and industry, Odeh is open to multiple paths after graduation—driven, above all, by her innate curiosity.
Jun 08, 2026
Discovery and Impact: Alex Zambrowski’s Journey at Northeastern
Alex Zambrowski, E’26, combined chemical engineering and bioengineering, enjoys aspects of both fields and hopes to pursue synthetic or protein engineering in the future. At Northeastern, multiple hands-on research experiences have shaped his career plans and deepened his passion for the work.