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May 08, 2024

Leveraging Technology To Solve Real-World Problems

Rishi Parpyani, MS’23, information systems, had a co-op at Peapod as a technology architect. He is now a product data analyst at LP Analyst, a company that provides a cloud-based private asset portfolio management platform. 

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)

Apr 29, 2024

Goldwater Scholar Shares Her Research Experiences

Kaitlyn Ramesh, E’25, bioengineering, received the prestigious 2024 Barry Goldwater Scholarship for her undergraduate research in the Lu Lab and the Prigozhin Lab. She is involved with the Women’s Research Engagement Network and received other awards such as the AJC Merit Research Scholarship.

Bioengineering

Apr 29, 2024

Personalized Academics and Rich Experiential Learning Leads to Next Step at Medical School

Harold D. Hodgkinson Award recipient, Zachary Hoglund, E’24, bioengineering and biochemistry, has completed two research co-ops, traveled to Ghana as president of the Innovators for Global Health student group, published research, and presented at conferences. Next step: medical school.

Bioengineering

Apr 24, 2024

Researching Data for Life-Cycle Assessments and Chemical Sustainability

CEE Associate Professor Matthew Eckelman and Abhijeet Parvatker, PhD’21, chemical engineering, collaborated on research about how the health care industry contributes to national and global emissions. This research later led Parvatker to pursue a consultant managing role at Sphera Solutions.

Chemical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering

Apr 19, 2024

Embracing Opportunity and Giving Back

Franklin Ollivierre, E’26, civil engineering, has been deeply invested in the College of Engineering’s programs ever since he joined the Young Scholars’ Program as a high school student. Now in his third year and on his second co-op, he has embraced a community that he is eager to give back to.

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Apr 16, 2024

Designing a Civil Engineering Career With Scholarships, Co-ops, and Campus Involvement

Catherine Yates, E’25, is on track to a career in civil engineering and credits hard work, scholarships, two co-ops, and participation in student clubs for helping her achieve her goals.

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Louiza Wise kayaks near Emerald Tutu floating wetlands off the East Boston Coast.

Apr 11, 2024

Finding Natural Solutions To Protect Coastal Communities

Louiza Wise, E’21, environmental engineering, completed three co-ops that fueled her passion for tackling climate change threats with nature-based solutions. Those experiences helped her get a job at the NSF-funded Emerald Tutu project in Boston and helped her prepare for graduate school, the next step in her career.

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Apr 09, 2024

Aiding Communities With Clean Water and Renewable Energy

Three unique co-ops helped Rotem Leshed, E’24, environmental engineering, see the endless possibilities as an environmental engineer in a changing, climate-focused world. They also gave her the chance to make an impact on local communities.

Civil & Environmental Engineering