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Fresh Test: Co-op Kevin Coghlan holds two avocados bought on the same day. Using a silk-based protein, Cambridge Crops is able to keep one fresher for longer. Photograph by John McCarthy/College of Science

The Secret Formula That Will Keep Your Produce Fresher

Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Chemistry major Kevin Coghlan is on co-op developing silk-based solutions to extend the shelf life of foods at Cambridge Crops.

Jessica Slevin, who studies conservation science at Northeastern, carries bamboo sticks, a palm tree, and a banana tree to plant. Photo by Hiroko Tanaka for Northeastern University

When You Can’t Imagine Living in a City Again

Marine and Environmental Sciences

At VerdEnergia, farm systems are designed to match the specific natural characteristics of the ecosystem. These kinds of systems tend to be more self supporting than conventional agriculture.

Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Giant Eels and Rare Penguins: Co-ops get a Crash Course in Marine Science

Marine and Environmental Sciences

Co-ops at the New England Aquarium get to interact with fascinating ocean animals from around the world. But they have to put in a lot of hard work first.

From a cub to adulthood, this tame male cheetah was hand raised on the Na/a’ankuse Sanctuary. Pictured here, researchers were helping to assist with the FIT (Footprint Identification Technology) project. Photo courtesy of Julie Dobkin.

Lions, and Cheetahs, and Co-ops (Oh My!)

Biology

Some students go for the practical co-op. Others are looking to pursue their passions. Third year biology major Julie Dobkin asks: Why choose?

A photo of Photo courtesy of Cameron Clark

What It's Like to Co-op in the Heart of Mongolia

Linguistics

Cameron Clark, a second year linguistics student, is currently on his first Co-op as an English teacher, working for Santis Educational Services in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

A photo of Photo courtesy of Cameron Clark

What It’s Like to Co-op in the Heart of Mongolia

Linguistics

Cameron Clark, a second year linguistics student, is currently on his first Co-op as an English teacher, working for Santis Educational Services in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Photo of Ella Bursting using a micropipette in a lab setting.

Photo courtesy of Ella Brunsting

Building the Perfect Co-op, Cell by Cell

Biology

Second year cell and molecular biology student Ella Brunsting designed her own co-op, ultimately placing her in Belgium at the GIGA Institute.

Elizabeth Curtis, Biology ’19, pulls a sample of a beer during the brewing process at Boston Beer Company in Jamaica Plain. Photo by Tim Briggs

The Science (and Co-ops) Behind Boston Beer

Biology, Psychology

An exploration of Boston Beer Company's R&D Brewery, through the eyes of three College of Science co-ops.

Cancer research co-op opens the door to medical school for this student

Biochemistry

Biochemistry student Brian Cortese found mentorship, experience, and opportunities through the CaNCURE program.

Photo by Tim Briggs

Magma blebs and volcano behavior on co-op at Woods Hole

Marine and Environmental Sciences

How do you figure out what happens before a volcanic eruption? Look for blebs! These snapshots of the past are helping researchers like Alexandra Castillejo understand how magma rises to form an eruption.

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