Spotlight Stories

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.

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.

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.

Jul 24, 2024
Co-ops Set Foundation for Successful Patent Attorney Career
With a desire to work independently and a lasting appreciation for chemical engineering developed through three co-ops, Robert Goldberg, E’59, built a successful career as a patent attorney representing chemical engineering companies.

Jul 22, 2024
Co-ops Help Prepare for Fast-Paced Building and Construction Career
With co-ops atop buildings under construction, Ralph Noblin, E’76, learned the fundamentals of civil engineering and how to effectively manage building projects; skills that helped him launch a successful career that included running his own consulting business for 25 years.

Jul 22, 2024
Co-ops Instilled Confidence To Create a Multifaceted Career
After a series of co-ops, Clifford Smith, E’71, MS’73, chemical engineering, created a fast-paced and varied career that took him from Boston to California to Paris and back, all while increasing his management roles in the technology sector.

Jul 08, 2024
Using Engineering Skills To Craft Powerful Stories
Maria Andrade, E’96, industrial engineering, was featured in Northeastern’s Spotify episode “Elevate Your Career Through Storytelling Feat” where she explained how she leveraged her co-op experience and people skills for a career in communication, storytelling, and self-compassion advocacy.

Jul 05, 2024
Finding Her Passion in Biomechanics Through Co-ops
Co-ops at Insulet and the U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center helped Elizabeth Klemm, E’23, bioengineering and biomedical engineering, determined her career path. She continued at the Soldier Center after graduating, focusing on helmet mass research and how the distribution of that mass may impact soldier performance.