Diversity News and Experiences
Aug 16, 2022
Abigail Koppes: Advancing Technology, Treatment, and Diversity in Biomedical Engineering
Associate Professor Abigail Koppes, chemical engineering, began her career as a Future Faculty Fellow through Northeastern’s ADVANCE Office of Faculty Development. Today she is an associate professor, has two patents, and numerous young investigator recognitions.
Aug 07, 2022
2022 Abie Award Winner Kris Dorsey
Kris Dorsey, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, jointly appointed in physical therapy, movement and rehabilitation sciences, is a 2022 Emerging Leader Abie Award winner from AnitaB.org.
Aug 04, 2022
Engineering Summer Bridge Program Goes University Wide
The Summer Bridge program started in the College of Engineering 20 years ago with just 11 students and has grown so much over the years that Northeastern welcomed its inaugural university-wide Summer Bridge program this year.
Jun 16, 2022
Celebrating Pride Month 2022
This month, on June 28, 1969, 53 years ago, LGBTQ Pride unofficially got its start with a series of riots and protests that took place at the historic Stonewall Inn […]
Jun 06, 2022
S-POWER: A Successful Model Toward Equalizing Opportunities for Underrepresented Students
The S-POWER (Student Pathways Opening World Energy Resources) five-year NSF S-STEM grant for primarily students entering Northeastern from community colleges and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has been very successful and is now institutionalized in the college of engineering.
Apr 26, 2022
Solving the Problem of ‘Energy Poverty’
Rachel Joseph, E’23, chemical engineering, is on a mission to ensure that everyone—regardless of their income, address, or race—has access to clean, affordable, and renewable energy. Joseph’s focus on solving […]
Apr 25, 2022
Richard Harris to Receive Inaugural Northeastern University Impact Award
Richard Harris, Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the College of Engineering, will be honored as the inaugural award recipient of the Northeastern University Impact Award on May […]
Apr 01, 2022
Alums Create Skate Collective for All Levels of Experience
Engineering alums Claire Lee, E’21, bioengineering, and Rayven Tate, E’21, mechanical engineering, founded LonelyBones Skate Collective as a diverse group of skaters of all experience levels. LonelyBones Skate Collective is […]