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Harry Brodsky poses for a portrait on August 22, 2018. Brodsky completed his co-op at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute where he was able to collect rocks from the ocean floor in a submarine. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Marine and Environmental Sciences, Marine Science Center
A voyage to the bottom of the sea in search of exploding rocks
When Northeastern student Harry Brodsky went 3,300 meters beneath the surface of the ocean in the deep-sea submarine Alvin, he wasn’t scared of the dark, he didn’t feel claustrophobic, but he was bummed that he couldn’t bring potato chips to snack on.
Jake Grondin on Outcast Island, off of Palmer Station, Antarctica.
Biology, Marine and Environmental Sciences, Marine Science Center
Dispatches from an Antarctic co-op: Boating
Read Jake Grondin's latest update from Antarctica that covers boating around Palmer Station
Alejandro Rovira, S’19. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Behavioral Neuroscience
Co-op in Puerto Rico expands student’s interest in environmental health
Earlier this year, behavioral neuroscience major Alejandro Rovira returned home to his native Puerto Rico for a transformative co-op experience. He performed extensive hands-on research to understand environmental health factors that affect pregnant women and their infants after birth. The co-op reinforced his desire to pursue a career in the medical field.
Katie Larkin (left), Jameson O’Reilly, and Preston Epps (right) in front of the compact muon solenoid detector. Photo courtesy of Katie Larkin.
Physics
Ten things to know about being on co-op at the world’s largest particle physics laboratory
Meet Katie Larkin, Jameson O’Reilly, and Preston Epps. Three fourth year students who spent the last six months living and working abroad at one of the world’s largest centers for scientific research – the European Organization for Nuclear Research in Geneva, Switzerland, more commonly known as CERN.
Professor Paul Vouros
College of Science
Vouros Scholar Fund established in retired professor’s honor
The Vouros Scholar Fund funds a summer co-op research fellowship, and is named in honor of Paul Vouros who taught chemistry at Northeastern University for more than 40 years.
Amina Ly, S’18, is the recipient of a Udall Scholarship. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
College of Science
Research, co-ops grow student’s passion for environment into career focus
At Northeastern, Amina Ly has applied data analytics to pressing global challenges through research projects and co-op experiences. She recently received a prestigious Udall Scholarship, and is now abroad on a Dialogue of Civilizations program exploring the science and policy issues involved in climate change.
College of Science
Co-op Coordinator elected President of national organization
Associate Professor and Coordinator of Cooperative Education Veronica "Ronnie" Porter was recently elected President of Cooperative Education & Internship Association (CEIA).
Marine Science Center
Documenting Antarctic fish development: how climate change could impact a cold-adapted species
New research by Professor Bill Detrich provides the first detailed record of the embryonic development of an Antarctic fish, paving the way for research on the effect of ocean warming on this cold-loving species.
Sarah Braun, a Muckenhoupt Scholarship recipient
College of Science
Student’s co-op experience confirms career path
Sarah Braun, a recipient of the Muckenhoupt Scholarship, says her co-op with Massachusetts Clean Energy Center confirmed her decision to work in the clean energy field.
Sophie Chaney talks about her co-op in South Africa with fellow biology students.
College of Science
Co-op takes students around the world
Three biology students spoke with their peers about their co-op experiences.