Spotlight Stories
Aug 20, 2025
Working With AI in an Ever-Evolving World
Ashutosh Iwale, MS’24, robotics, was inspired to study robotics after learning about the robotic systems NASA sends to Mars. During his master’s program, he has expanded his knowledge in the field and discovered his interest in working with AI in a world where technology is constantly evolving.
Jul 15, 2025
Northeastern Graduate Builds AI Assistant for MassDOT
Sai Panindra Santosh Kumar Majji, MS’24, engineering management, created a generative artificial intelligence assistant called the Highway Engineer Knowledge Assistant (HEKA) for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to help organize projects, documents and information for the engineering team.
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.
May 14, 2025
Developing Data Management and AI Expertise for New Career Direction
After working as a data engineer, Sri Poojitha Mandali, MS’24, information systems, transformed her technology skill set with a focus on data management and the ethical and creative use of AI to move into a new phase of her career.
May 12, 2025
Pivoting From Biology to Sustainable Design With an MS in Sustainable Building Systems
Dane Brimmeier, MS’ 24, sustainable building systems, switched his career path from biology to sustainable design through academics, involvement in a professional student club, and co-op which led to a contracted full-time position.
May 07, 2025
Mechanical Engineering Scholarship in Memory of James D. Arangio, E’62
The legacy of James D. Arangio, E’62, mechanical engineering, lives on through an annual scholarship for a mechanical engineering student. Arangio had a co-op at Raytheon that led to a 43-year career.
Apr 08, 2025
Supporting Future Generations of Chemical Engineers
After their own accomplished engineering careers and having raised two children who are now making their mark in the chemical engineering and chemistry fields, Bill and Deb Koppes decided it was time to help future students experience similar success.
Mar 10, 2025
Engineering and MBA Degrees Lead to Business Ownership
Dan Olsen, E’04, mechanical engineering, credits his time at Northeastern, where he also earned an MBA from the D’Amore-McKim School of Business, with helping him build a career as a CEO of Mach Machine, a contract manufacturer.