Spotlight Stories
Sep 17, 2024
Helping Underrepresented Students Access Education and Co-ops
Michele Lezama, E’88, industrial engineering, says Northeastern gave her access to a top-notch education and co-ops, including a pivotal experience at IBM, which set the stage for future success. She’s devoted much of her career to helping students from underrepresented communities get the same opportunities.
Sep 13, 2024
Mechanical Engineering Co-ops Lead to 37-Year Career at General Electric
Paul Meyer, E’73, mechanical engineering, has led a successful and varied career, both in his 37 years at General Electric and in his time teaching at Clemson University. His co-ops allowed him to discover his ideal career path while teaching him baseline knowledge vital to his success.
Sep 06, 2024
Portable Tube Bender Streamlines Metal Conduit Installation
Jaison Patel, E’22, mechanical engineering, and Joshua Baum, E’23, mechanical engineering, co-founded startup Tubender to make tube bending for metal conduits an affordable and efficient process. Their technology is based on a prototype created during their senior engineering capstone.
Sep 06, 2024
Alumnus Is Revolutionizing Snacking as Founder of AshaPops
Alongside his mother, Jai Farswani, E’12, industrial engineering, created AshaPops, which sells popped water lily seeds in multiple flavors inspired by family recipes. Their goal is to revolutionize snacking habits nationwide by continuing to bring ayurvedic plant-based foods to major retail chains such as Whole Foods and ShopRite.
Aug 29, 2024
Creating a Device To Detect Epileptic Seizures
In collaboration with ECE Distinguished Professor Nian Sun, Mukki Gill, E’25, mechanical engineering and history, is developing Zor, a portable device that can predict when its user is about to have an epileptic seizure. She received a second place Women Who Empower Award from Northeastern in the Powering a Healthy Tomorrow Award category, and an honorable mention in the undergraduate category.
Aug 29, 2024
Using Co-op To Find an Ideal Career Path
Co-ops at GE Aviation, Harvard Apparatus, and Te.sla Motors helped Clare Cashen, E’16, mechanical engineering, discover her career interests and aspirations. Today, she is a product assurance engineer at Rolls Royce, while pursuing a master’s degree in mechanical engineering at Purdue University.
Aug 27, 2024
Finding a Fulfilling Career in the Power Industry Through Co-op
Peter Kushkowski, E’58, mechanical engineering, was introduced to the power industry while on co-op at the New England Power Company. He had a highly successful career, working on innovative technological projects in an industry vital to the common good.
Aug 13, 2024
How This Gordon Fellow Found Career Growth Through Leadership and Technical Skills
Mark Andersson, MS’24, advanced and intelligent manufacturing, credits his career success at Bose Corporation to the Gordon Engineering Leadership program. This allowed him to step into his current managerial role with a combination of technical knowledge and leadership abilities.