Spotlight Stories
Aug 07, 2024
Three Co-ops and Global Experiences Lead to Dream Job in Transportation
Michael Tormey, E’20, civil engineering, developed a foundation in urban transportation planning during three co-ops and global experiential learning opportunities and is now putting those skills to work as a neighborhood transportation planner in Boston, Massachusetts.
Jul 31, 2024
Finding a Passion for Materials Through Co-op
Sara Canzano, E’19, chemical engineering, discovered her ideal career path through her co-ops at Raytheon, Henkel, and Rogers Corporation, which resulted in her first full-time job after graduation. She currently works at MIT Lincoln Laboratory as an assistant staff member.
Jul 19, 2024
Expanding Career Opportunities Through the Galante Engineering Business Program
Through continued interest in the field, Tejas Karwa, E’23, industrial engineering, MS’24, data analytics engineering, joined the Galante Engineering Business Program to expand his knowledge of the engineering industry and broaden his career prospects.
Jul 19, 2024
How This PlusOne Student Used Opportunities at Northeastern To Fulfill Her Passion for Service
Driven by a passion for giving back to her community, Alex Lewis, E’22, industrial engineering, MS’23, engineering management, engaged with multiple Northeastern organizations to serve and volunteer while completing her degrees, including the Galante Engineering Business Program.
Jul 19, 2024
Creating a Sustainable Future Through Engineering Management
Paul Van Trotsenburg, E’22, mechanical engineering, MS’23, engineering management, plans to fully utilize his two degrees by working to create sustainable energy solutions and help address the climate crisis.
Jul 05, 2024
Finding Her Passion in Biomechanics Through Co-ops
Co-ops at Insulet and the U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center helped Elizabeth Klemm, E’23, bioengineering and biomedical engineering, determined her career path. She continued at the Soldier Center after graduating, focusing on helmet mass research and how the distribution of that mass may impact soldier performance.
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.
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.