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February 2023
Engineers Week: Cookies with the Dean
Celebrating our COE students! Opportunity to meet and talk to Dean Gregory Abowd. Enjoy snacks (popcorn, pretzels, various desserts, hot chocolate), free swag, and photo booths! When: Tuesday, February 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Robinson Quad Bamboo & Industry Tents (near Mugar Life Sciences Building – 330 Huntington Ave) Who: COE students
Find Out MoreEngineers Week: Fireside Chat – Break the Mold! Think Beyond Technology to Make an Impact in Unimaginable Ways
Featuring Award-Winning Engineer and Commentator Dr. Shini Somara and Dean Gregory Abowd Think about engineering in a completely different way. Engineering is all around us and involves technology and beyond to solve the complex challenges of the world. Engineering is for everyone, and everyone is for engineering! Dr. Somara has been featured on Crash Course, BBC World, Discovery Channel, and more. Get ready for an engaging, out-of-the-box session! When: Wed., February 22, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (doors open at…
Find Out MoreCOE PhD Research Expo
The College of Engineering is excited to announce the fifth annual COE PhD Research Expo, and we invite all COE PhD students to submit a poster abstract. The expo is an excellent opportunity for your students to highlight their research and gain presentation experience before RISE. Event: COE PhD Research Expo Date: Monday, February 27, 2023 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Place: McLeod Suites - Curry Student Center The expo will take place following National Engineer’s Week. Student Abstracts:…
Find Out MoreMarch 2023
PlusOne Information Session
LEARN ABOUT THE PLUSONE ACCELERATED MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM A master’s degree can provide you an additional level of expertise in an area aligned with your career goals. As a currently enrolled Bachelor of Science (BS) student in the College of Engineering at Northeastern, you have the opportunity to earn a Master of Science degree (MS) in an accelerated time period with the PlusOne program. Once accepted into the program in an approved PlusOne pathway, which is a BS and MS…
Find Out MoreLean Certified Green Belt
The IISE Lean Green Belt Certification program is coming to Northeastern on March 24-26 2023. This is a great process improvement and optimization course which teaches about Lean 6S, muda, value stream mapping, point of use, SMED, pull, the eight kinds of waste, visual workplace, and other related topics and helps identify what adds value for customers and continuously improve processes. These skills are useful in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, and are valued by companies including Raytheon,…
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Galante Program Info Session
Join the Galante Engineering Business program for an info session event and learn how you can complement your technical engineering education with business acumen and leadership skill development. PlusOne engineering students who enroll in Galante will graduate with an Engineering Business Certificate along with BS and MS degrees, all without taking any additional coursework. Skills in communications, public speaking, leadership, networking, and more are also developed via programmatic elements such as leadership roles, seminars, workshops, and corporate events, among others.…
Find Out MoreJune 2023
MIE Seminar – Dr. Andrew Akbashev
Please join us for a special seminar with Dr. Andrew Akbashev, visiting from the Paul Scherrer Institute (Switzerland) to give a talk titled “Electrochemistry: Fundamental Research, Academic Culture and Education”. He is a leading expert in electrochemistry and catalysis research and has a large following on social media (>40,000 followers on LinkedIn) discussing various issues in academia, education, and frequently shares valuable career advice for under/graduate students and early career professionals. As an example, he has discussed “Tackling overpublishing by…
Find out more »Ignorance Is Bliss: A Career Retrospective
Dean Gregory D. Abowd will present his SIGCHI Lifetime Research Award Acceptance Lecture Date: Tues., June 13, 2023 Time: 5:30 to 7:15 PM, reception following Dean Abowd’s talk Place: In-Person and Livestream BostonCHI meeting at Northeastern University in ISEC Auditorium (102 ISEC), and reception in ISEC Atrium Registration is appreciated but not required. View BostonCHI for more information. Presentation Abstract: In 1988, as a graduate student grappling to find a research identity, Gregory D. Abowd accidentally discovered the field…
Find Out MoreFebruary 2024
National Engineers Week: Rewrite the Code – Ignite Innovation with Inclusivity through the Power of Psychological Safety
Fireside Chat on the Power of Psychological Safety with Award-Winning Engineer and Industry Consultant Dr. Mark McBride-Wright and Northeastern’s College of Engineering Dean Gregory Abowd. Learn how inclusivity in the workplace and beyond can ensure mental and physical safety. Understand how to use DEI to maximize skillsets. Explore impactful case studies increasing representation of minoritized groups in engineering. Discover DEI strategies to enhance productivity and safety in teams. Transform the way you lead in all areas of your life. …
Find Out MoreMarch 2024
Breaking the Glass Lab
In celebration of Women's History Month, join us for a lunch and panel discussion on Breaking the Glass Lab: Understanding the Realities Faced by Women in STEM Higher Education. Hosted by Bioengineering and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering. Register
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