Spotlight Stories
Oct 26, 2026
Dedication and Passion Creating a Bridge Among Community, Computation, and Chemical Engineering
Jason Kantorow, PhD’28, chemical engineering, currently works as a graduate researcher at the SimBioSys Lab and COE Communications Lab at Northeastern. Kantorow has a passion for progress and accessibility within the scientific community and strives to enact this passion through his work as a chemical engineering researcher.
Oct 19, 2026
Non-Linear: How Matthew Fei Found His Passion in Chemical Engineering
Matthew Fei, BS’26, chemical engineering, has completed two co-ops and worked as a research assistant for two labs at Northeastern. With his passion for chemical engineering and creating an impact on the world, Fei is planning to pursue higher education before heading into industry, with ambitions to create his own company in the future.
Sep 25, 2026
Sustainability and Efficiency Through Electrochemistry in Chemical Engineering
Ruth Benyo, E’25, chemical engineering, graduated last year with her bachelor’s degree. After two co-ops and lab experiences, Benyo hopes to pursue an industry role in the electrochemical field, with a passion to make a more efficient and sustainable world.
Sep 16, 2026
Empowered by Service: Teaching Boston’s Kids to Think Like Engineers
Catherine Connolly, E’28, chemical engineering, serves as the president of Roxbury Robotics, an engineering service-learning club. As she navigates structural and logistic changes to the club, she highlights their recent successes, and the reasons why she is devoted to the cause.
Jun 11, 2026
Sustainability at the Heart of Chemical Engineering Research
Lawrence Ajayi, PhD ’27, chemical engineering, is a doctoral researcher at the REPRODUCE Lab. Currently on co-op at Found Energy, Ajayi is gaining fast-paced industry experience that is expanding how he thinks and sharpening his adaptability.
Jun 10, 2026
Engineering for Good: A Commitment to Environmental Service in Wastewater Management
Caleb Hagner, E’27, environmental and chemical engineering, works part-time at Practical Applications, Inc. while serving as an undergraduate research assistant. Through mentorship and hands-on experience, Hagner is committed to tackling pollution challenges at the regional level.
Jun 08, 2026
Discovery and Impact: Alex Zambrowski’s Journey at Northeastern
Alex Zambrowski, E’26, combined chemical engineering and bioengineering, enjoys aspects of both fields and hopes to pursue synthetic or protein engineering in the future. At Northeastern, multiple hands-on research experiences have shaped his career plans and deepened his passion for the work.
Jun 04, 2026
Service, Sustainability, and a Human-Centered Engineering Mindset
Annie Shea, E’26, combined chemical and environmental engineering, completed three co-ops and multiple research projects at Northeastern. Driven by a passion for sustainability and service, she is now applying to climate tech positions aimed at bringing relief to communities facing environmental challenges.