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Sep 08, 2025

Evolving Engineering Technologies Towards Clinical Practice

Vincent Ton, MS’25, PhD’28, mechanical engineering, has worked at the Neuromechanics of Movement Lab throughout his master’s program. He is passionate about the research he has done and hopes his work will advance rehabilitation practices globally to help individuals with mobility issues recover faster and more efficiently.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Sep 05, 2025

Advancing Technology Through Creative Solutions

Mayank Chadha, MS’25, cyber-physical systems, has always had a strong fascination with robotics and technology. He wanted to gain more experience building cyber-physical systems and a chance to work on impactful research projects that developed creative solutions for difficult problems. The cyber-physical systems master’s program was the perfect opportunity for him to learn and engage in a subject he is passionate about.

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)

Aug 22, 2025

Continuing Education to Develop Projects That Matter

Muskan Deepak Raisinghani, MS’25, information systems, wanted to continue her academic journey with a master’s degree to gain exposure to advanced technologies and industry practices. During her time in the information systems program, she has had a variety of incredible career development opportunities that have helped her reach her career ambitions.

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)

Aug 22, 2025

Leveraging AI to Create Impactful Solutions

Jiao Yang, MS’26, information systems-bridge, has been able to transform her career and achieve her professional goals by participating in an incredible co-op experience and completing rigorous, impactful courses in the classroom.

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)

Aug 22, 2025

Building Sustainable Technology Solutions

Bhagya Trivedi, MS’25, information systems, decided to pursue a master’s degree to deepen and enhance his existing skills to succeed in the rapidly evolving technology industry. 

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)

Aug 22, 2025

Making the Transition from Chemistry to Chemical Engineering

Danielle Lucey, MS’26, chemical engineering, wanted to make the switch from chemistry to chemical engineering to broaden her knowledge and career opportunities. Lucey is now applying all of the skills she has learned from the classroom and co-op to start her intensive thesis research on carbon dioxide hydrogenation.

Chemical Engineering

Aug 21, 2025

Creating Impactful Medical Devices to Improve Lives

Caline Pechdimaljian, MS’25, bioengineering, started her career in pharmaceutical process engineering research and development. Her work with pharmaceutical manufacturing sparked her curiosity for looking into targeted therapeutics and medical device development. The bioengineering master’s program led her to discover her passion for working on technology to improve the health and quality of life of patients and communities.

Bioengineering

Aug 21, 2025

Making Positive Changes in the Environmental Field

Chaz Garraway, MS’26, climate science and engineering, grew up in The Bahamas, experiencing firsthand how climate change impacts the environment and the people who inhabit it. He always knew the importance of environmental work and wanted to contribute to making a positive change.

Civil & Environmental Engineering