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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.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

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.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

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. 

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

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.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

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.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

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.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

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.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

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.

Gordon Engineering Leadership Program, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering