Spotlight Stories
Sep 08, 2025
PlusOne Program Prepares Student for Leadership Roles
Isabella Serrano, E’25, chemical engineering, and MS’26, engineering management, has been able to pursue incredible academic and professional experiences throughout her years at Northeastern. From co-op opportunities and involvement in student organizations, she has developed new skills and abilities and is now prepared to enter the engineering industry after graduation.
Sep 08, 2025
How Research Experiences Shaped One Student’s Career Goals
Sarah LaCroix, E’27, chemical engineering and computer science, has participated in several incredible research opportunities at Northeastern University. Each experience positively impacted her future career aspirations, and now she wishes to pursue a career in research and development post-graduation.
Sep 05, 2025
Combined Major Creates World of Opportunities
Minnah Uddin, E’26, mechanical engineering and design, joined a double degree program to study two subjects she is passionate about and broaden her education and understanding of the two industries. Now completing her third co-op, she has been able to use what she has learned in the classroom to excel and succeed in any environment.
Aug 18, 2025
Discovering a Passion for Research
Rania Alshawabkeh, E’25, MS’26, electrical and computer engineering, had the opportunity to be a part of four different research labs during her academic career. With each experience, she was able to expand her research skills and abilities and discover her passion for research.
Jul 02, 2025
Student’s Co-op Journey Culminates in Assembling World’s Largest 3D Printers
Through three impactful co-ops, Fernando Escobar, E’26, mechanical engineering and history, engaged with advanced technologies, from surgical robots and hydrogen energy to assisting with the assembly of the world’s largest 3D construction printers.
Apr 30, 2025
AerospaceNU Club and Co-op Create a Path for Innovation and Change
Kelso Fiedler, E’24, mechanical engineering with a minor in aerospace engineering, and MS’25, mechanical engineering, exploited the range of experiential learning opportunities and PlusOne master’s program to advance his knowledge, ultimately leading to a full-time job at his co-op employer.
Apr 04, 2025
A Journey of Interdisciplinary Research Experiences
Matthew Coughlin, E’25, mechanical engineering, gained extensive research experience in thermofluids in a lab at Northeastern, with three summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates, and on co-op. He was nominated for the prestigious Knight-Hennessy Scholarship and received the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Award.
Mar 20, 2025
Exploring Career Paths With Co-op Experiences
Joshua Piatok, E’25, bioengineering, with a minor in music performance, used his three co-ops to explore research fields in industry and academia. He also applied for a Fulbright Scholarship to pursue his research interests overseas.