Spotlight Stories

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Jul 26, 2024

Finding the Right Path Through Perseverance and Co-op

Through his drive and self-motivation, David Long, E’78, mechanical engineering technology, made the most out of his co-op experiences, which laid the groundwork for a 40-year career in nuclear power.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Jul 25, 2024

Exploring New Career Opportunities Through Co-op

Through his co-op journey, Peter Woskov, E’07, mechanical engineering technology, learned to leave the door open for new experiences, allowing him to have a successful career after graduating.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Jul 24, 2024

PhD Spotlight: Daniel Braconnier, PhD’23, Mechanical Engineering

Daniel Braconnier, PhD’23, mechanical engineering, led a project developing long-lasting superhydrophobic coatings, resulting in a paper published by the Royal Society of Chemistry. He also developed patent-pending thermally conductive polymer composites.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Jul 24, 2024

PhD Spotlight: Burcu Ozek, PhD’24, Industrial Engineering

Burcu Ozek, PhD’24, industrial engineering, focused research on developing objective pain assessment methods through machine learning, aiming to accurately quantify uncertainty and preexisting pain conditions. She co-authored six peer-reviewed journal articles, with four as lead author.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

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.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

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.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

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.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Jul 08, 2024

Using Engineering Skills to Craft Powerful Stories

Maria Andrade, E’96, industrial engineering, was featured in Northeastern’s Spotify episode “Elevate Your Career Through Storytelling Feat” where she explained how she leveraged her co-op experience and people skills for a career in communication, storytelling, and self-compassion advocacy.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering