More Student Co-op Experiences
Apr 15, 2026
Professional Development Through Human Connection with the LEADERs Program
For many PhD students, the path from academic research to an industry career can feel like navigating uncharted territory, but for Fridolin Paiki, a Computer Engineering doctoral candidate who specializes in System Identification and Machine Learning, the LEADERs program provided both the map and the compass needed for this voyage.
Mar 04, 2026
Beyond the Comfort Zone: An Undergraduate’s Journey to Quantum Research
Through co-ops and research, Evan Clifford, E’26, electrical engineering, discovered his passion for quantum computing—a realization that is now shaping his path to graduate school and led to his first publication in the Journal of Optics.
Feb 26, 2026
Shalini Agrawal’s Journey in Robotics from “Scratch”
Shalini Agrawal, MS’26, robotics, works as a robotics software engineer co-op at Orpheus Ocean, where she’s applying the state estimation and sensor integration skills she developed at Northeastern’s Field Robotics Lab. After graduation, she plans to bring her hands-on experience to industry, advancing autonomous robotics systems at scale.
Feb 09, 2026
New and Knowledgeable Experiences Through LEADERs
Elifnur Sunger, MS’25, PhD ’26, electrical engineering, reflects on her internship at Sanofi-blending machine learning and biology-as well as crucial lessons from the LEADERs Program.
Feb 09, 2026
Motivation to Innovation: Passion for Improving Lives
Shaghayegh Mesforoush, PhD ’26, electrical and computer engineering, is a graduate researcher at eSOIL at Northeastern. Shaqo values hand-on experiences and uses her passion for positive impact to pioneer innovative research in the medical field.
Feb 04, 2026
A Robotics Graduate Student’s Role in Pioneering Space Travel
While on co-op for Space Data Inc., Siddarth Dayasagar helped develop, support, and test the company’s open-source operating system for space stations. The company hopes this software can one day be used globally to ensure the safety of those traveling in space.
Jan 30, 2026
Taking Chances and Discovery with Adarsh Salagame
Adarsh Salagame, PhD ’27, computer engineering, works in the Silicon Synapse Lab at Northeastern. After discovering the expansive applications of robotics research, Salagame continues to explore all aspects of robotic systems, feeding his drive for success in the field.
Jan 23, 2026
Spring 2026 AJC Merit Research Mentors
Bouvé/ECE Assistant Professor Mathew Yarossi and MIE/ECE Professor Yongmin Liu will mentor two recipients of Northeastern’s AJC Spring 2026 Merit Research Scholarship, which will fund a co-op in the laboratory of a Northeastern University STEM faculty member.