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Mar 14, 2024

How This Gordon Institute Fellow Stays Determined to Follow His Dream

After 13 years in the industry, Raymond Tay, MS’24, is gaining new insights on the telecommunications industry as he simultaneously pursues a master’s in telecommunications networks from the College of Engineering, and a graduate certificate in engineering leadership from the Gordon Institute of Engineering Leadership.

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas), Gordon Engineering Leadership Program

Mar 11, 2024

Applying Previous Experience in the Workforce to a Civil Engineering Co-op

Paulo Torres Salazar, MS’23, civil engineering, had engineering experience in the workforce even before his time at Northeastern. During his time on co-op at Suffolk Construction, the skills he had built between his work and his courses proved to be a huge boost.

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Mar 11, 2024

Working for an Environmental Engineering Opportunity Worth Having

Between two co-ops both abroad and in Boston, Charlotte Andrews, E’24, environmental engineering, MS’25, engineering and public policy, has figured out what role she wants to play in the environmental engineering field.

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Mar 08, 2024

Bridging Tech and Construction

Varadmurty Mahendra Mohod, MS’24, information systems, had an internship at Turf Advisory, which allowed him to foster growth of emerging companies. He then joined the company full time and continues to contribute to the sector’s development.

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)

Mar 04, 2024

Sharing the Power of Networking in Computer Software Engineering

Simiao Wang, MS’24, computer software engineering, has mastered the art of the interview, helping her secure a competitive co-op at Costco and an internship offer from Goldman Sachs. On the Seattle campus she has been provided many resources to connect with industry experts.

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)

Mar 01, 2024

Using Civil Engineering to Make Boston a Better City for All

Emily Urbanski, E’24, civil engineering, knew from the start that Boston was the right place to be as a civil engineer. After two co-ops and plenty of on-campus involvement, her hope is to change the city’s transit system for the better.

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Feb 23, 2024

Exploring a Wealth of Options to Pursue Unique Educational Paths

Julia Treese, E’24, chemical engineering, started her Northeastern journey in the Explore program. After three co-ops and a variety of extracurriculars, she has found that biotech is her calling.

Chemical Engineering

Feb 16, 2024

Sherman Center Venture Co-op: Frieda Huang

Frieda Huang, MS’24, product development, describes a venture co-op experience at the Sherman Center for Engineering Entrepreneurship Education as the founder of Moonshot, a web application that provides real-time feedback and suggestions for foreign-born professionals to know exactly how to respond in an online conversation.