Information Systems Students Receive 2026 Outstanding Global Network Student Award
Junfeng Ian Ouyang, MS’25, information systems (Seattle, WA), and Jamin Yang, MS’25, information systems (Arlington, VA), were recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Global Network Student Award, which recognizes students pursing Master’s or Professional Doctorate degrees in studies at one of Northeastern’s network campuses and who have demonstrated excellence in one or more of the following areas: academics, research, leadership, teaching or impact.
Junfeng (Ian) Ouyang is pursuing a Master’s degree in Information Systems at Northeastern University’s Seattle campus. His passion for building technologies that reduce inequity stems from designing Jamaica’s Paul Bogle Highway, which transformed mobility for hundreds of thousands of residents. Ouyang has served as an Administrative & Event Assistant for nearly two years, organizing over 20 campus events. During his Co-op at Amazon Last Mile, he developed a troubleshooting tool that significantly improved operational efficiency and delivery reliability. Ouyang volunteers as a career mentor, providing job search guidance and supporting international students. Outside academics, he enjoys outdoor running and hiking in the Pacific Northwest.
Jamin Jang is earning a Master of Science in Information Systems, focusing on leveraging technology to address societal challenges. He is committed to developing solutions that advance social good, human dignity, and cross-cultural understanding. During his co-op at the Institute for Global Engagement in Washington D.C., he contributed to projects promoting freedom of belief and community development, applying problem-solving skills honed at Northeastern. As a Service-Learning Teaching Assistant, he supported students in developing policy recommendations for Dress for Success DC and Bread for the City. As an NU Votes Ambassador, he connected civic participation efforts to academic programming. Outside the classroom, he enjoys tennis, running, and participating in Northeasternburg, a student fellowship at the Arlington Campus.
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