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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

Aug 01, 2024

Fikst’s Co-op Program Part of Successful Business Strategy

For nearly two decades, Fikst Product Development, a mechanical engineering services company, has run a successful co-op program with a focus on teaching and supporting students. It has helped shape the company culture and led to smart business decisions.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Jul 30, 2024

Building a 40-Year Successful Career as a General Electric Mechanical Engineer

Robert Kursmark, E’73, mechanical engineering, credits his four co-ops, including two at General Dynamics Electric Boat and two at Bolt Beranek and Newman, Inc., with helping him build a solid foundation for a four-decade-long successful career at General Electric Aerospace. 

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

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