Spotlight Stories
May 15, 2024
Personalizing a Path With Civil Engineering Co-ops and a Scholarship
Sebastian Lojano, E’24, civil engineering, had co-ops at Bond Brothers, DN Tanks, and Barletta Heavy Construction, which helped him determine his career plans. He was awarded a scholarship from The Moles, a national fraternal organization, for his demonstrated interest in the heavy construction industry.
May 08, 2024
A Journey in Data Science and Analytics
Shivam Negi, MS’18, information systems, had a passion for data science. As a student, he was a research assistant contributing to funded projects for international organizations such as the United Nations. He also had a co-op as a data analyst at Boston Children’s Hospital. Today, he is a senior manager of data science and analytics at Walmart.
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.
Apr 29, 2024
Goldwater Scholar Shares Her Research Experiences
Kaitlyn Ramesh, E’25, bioengineering, has recently been awarded the prestigious 2024 Barry Goldwater Scholarship for her undergraduate research in the Lu Lab and the Prigozhin Lab. Aside from her research, she has been involved with groups such as the Women’s Research Engagement Network and received other awards such as the AJC Merit Research Scholarship.
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.
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.
Apr 19, 2024
Developing Professional Goals Through Co-op and Community
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.
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.