Spotlight Stories
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Mar 24, 2018
MS in Information Systems Student Perspective
He chose the MS in Information Systems program because of the cutting-edge course work like cloud computing and Big Data, as well as Northeastern’s experience with industry which ensures that the program is aligned with market needs, helping him to reach his career goal to work in the field of artificial intelligence.
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Feb 28, 2018
The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers
Written by Derek Tran, a fourth year BS/MS track of Mechanical Engineering. About me Derek Tran is a fourth year student on the BS/MS track of Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Mechanics and Design. Derek has completed co-ops at Siemens Healthcare, Biorad and is now on his 3rd co-op at Desktop Metal. He is currently […]
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Feb 22, 2018
Making World-Changing Progress through Cancer Immunology Research
Jordan Harris, BS, Chemical Engineering, 2017—Jordan Harris’ goal was simple: Take advantage of Northeastern’s College of Engineering education and experience to gain access to a graduate program to render his opportunities in science and engineering virtually limitless. Graduating with a 4.0 GPA and being accepted into many dual MD/PhD programs, Harris is on target for […]
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Feb 15, 2018
Research Award: Gut-Brain Connection
Caroline Ghio, BS Chemical Engineering 2021, was awarded in fall 2017 an Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavor (UGRCE) Award from Northeastern University. The Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships offers financial and academic support through the UGRCE Award to Northeastern students seeking to conduct original research of their own design. Ghio, who received her award […]
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Feb 07, 2018
EWB: Global Engineering for Students and Developing Communities
Written by Maria Franko, a fourth year student pursuing a BS in Civil Engineering and an MS in Environmental Engineering. About me Maria Franko is a fourth year student pursuing a BS in Civil Engineering and an MS in Environmental Engineering with a minor in Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies. In addition to serving as the President […]
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Feb 06, 2018
Groundbreaking Medical Research
At Northeastern University’s College of Engineering, a second-year student can be at the forefront of groundbreaking medical research. That’s exactly where Erica Wagner, BS Bioengineering 2020, finds herself right now. Working in the lab of BioE Assistant Professor Ambika Bajpayee, Wagner has been on the front lines of the creation of a new method of […]
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Jan 31, 2018
Photo-optical Imaging Global Co-op in Heart of Berlin
Written by Aspasie Song, a fourth year Bioengineering student. About me Aspasie Song is a fourth year Bioengineering student with a concentration in Bioimaging and Signal Processing and a minor in Business Administration. She is from Cambodia, and recently returned from her second co-op in Berlin Germany at SOPAT GmbH. On campus, Aspasie is actively […]
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Jan 25, 2018
Global Co-op at the Institute of Biomechanics in Murnau am Staffelsee, Germany
Written by Justine Rose, a fourth year Bioengineering student. About me Justine Rose is a fourth year Bioengineering student with an interest in the medical device field and a passion for travel and learning about other cultures. She has completed two co-ops so far at Northeastern, the second of which was a global co-op in […]