Spotlight Stories
May 14, 2025
Developing Data Management and AI Expertise for New Career Direction
After working as a data engineer, Sri Poojitha Mandali, MS’24, information systems, transformed her technology skill set with a focus on data management and the ethical and creative use of AI to move into a new phase of her career.
May 12, 2025
Pivoting From Biology to Sustainable Design With an MS in Sustainable Building Systems
Dane Brimmeier, MS’ 24, sustainable building systems, switched his career path from biology to sustainable design through academics, involvement in a professional student club, and co-op which led to a contracted full-time position.
Apr 30, 2025
AerospaceNU Club and Co-op Create a Path for Innovation and Change
Kelso Fiedler, E’24, mechanical engineering with a minor in aerospace engineering, and MS’25, mechanical engineering, exploited the range of experiential learning opportunities and PlusOne master’s program to advance his knowledge, ultimately leading to a full-time job at his co-op employer.
Apr 15, 2025
MSIS Program Prepares for Technology Career
Riya Singh, MS’25, information systems, completed a co-op as a data analyst at Werfen, a medical diagnostics company, developed an application called BingeWatch as part of a class project, and had a leadership role in student government. Now she’s ready for a career in the technology industry.
Apr 15, 2025
MS in Bioengineering Program Preps Student for Industry Success
At Northeastern, Cameron Crane, MS’26, bioengineering, has his sights set on the medical devices industry, and is confident that his co-op experience, academic concentration in biomedical devices and bioimaging, and an expanding professional network will lead to a successful career.
Apr 14, 2025
Designing New Career Path Focused on Psychology and Technology
Xinyi Wei, MS’25, information systems, is integrating a background in psychology with information systems skills she is developing through the MS information systems-bridge program at Northeastern’s Seattle campus. Her goal is to develop inclusive technologies that democratize access to information.
Apr 08, 2025
Developing Technical Expertise and Soft Skills for Future in Tech Industry
With a goal of becoming a software engineer, Yanyan Chen, MS’24, information systems, has developed technical expertise, completed a co-op at IpserLab, and became more resilient as a Northeastern graduate student.
Apr 08, 2025
Co-op at Mass General Brigham Solidifies Plans for AI in Healthcare Career
After working for more than two years in the technology industry, Shikhar Patel, MS’25, information systems, began his pursuit of a graduate degree at Northeastern that would help him develop expertise in AI and large language models.