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student working in chemical engineering lab

May 03, 2021

A Future in Cancer Research for this Goldwater Scholar

Cameron Young, E’22, chemical engineering and biochemistry, wants to see medical research translate directly to personalized treatments. He has carried this mission through both of his co-op experiences and through […]

Chemical Engineering

student on co-op working at desk with laptop and writing

Apr 27, 2021

Co-op in Costa Rica Focused on Solar Energy

Saul Blain, E’23, in his own words, has taken on “a whole spectrum” of responsibilities at Avolta Energy, the Costa Rican solar energy firm where he is currently on co-op.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

student in mechanical engineering lab

Apr 18, 2021

The Power of Community

The S-POWER scholars program helped Juan Mesa, E’21, mechanical engineering, find a true community and gave him the opportunity to become the best version of himself. Awarded a GEM Fellowship, he will be attending Carnegie Mellon University to pursue a PhD in advanced hydrogen energy systems.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

student overseas in Chile standing at top of mountain

Apr 12, 2021

Her Work in Four Countries Prepares a Bioengineering Student for a Global Career

A recipient of the 2021 Harold D. Hodgkinson Award and the 2020 Truman Scholarship, during her time at Northeastern she studied, researched, and worked in four countries.

Bioengineering

student poses while in Hong Kong with city in background

Apr 06, 2021

Featured Galante Fellow: Luis Ye Fung

Go Abroad! Luis Ye Fung has been a Galante Fellow since the summer of 2020. This May, Fung will graduate from Northeastern with his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and […]

student with Great Wall of China in background

Mar 22, 2021

Featured Galante Fellow: Noah Switek

Get Involved and Takeoff! Noah Switek is currently a 5th-year student at Northeastern. This May, he will graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Master’s degree in Engineering […]

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

student standing high on bridge with blue sky in background

Mar 22, 2021

Featured Galante Fellow: David Soolkin

David Soolkin has been a member of the Galante program since 2020. This May, he will graduate from Northeastern with his Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering and Master’s in Engineering Management. […]

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

student sitting on Northeastern University wall in graduation attire

Mar 16, 2021

Reaching Goals Sooner with the PlusOne

Derek Smith, E’20, ME’21, initially decided he wanted to pursue a PlusOne degree after talking to his coworkers on one of his co-ops. “They admitted to me that they found […]

Chemical Engineering