The institute, scheduled to open in the spring, is designed to educate generations of talent for the digital and life sciences sectors, and drive sustained economic growth in Portland, the state of Maine, and northern New England. “The Roux Institute represents a significant expansion of our model,” said Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern.

Samantha Goldman's experience leading group therapy taught her more than any textbook ever could. It also lead to her co-authoring a paper in the Spring 2019 volume of the Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society Journal.

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.

James Evans is a linguistics and psychology major who is spending his co-op helping young girls in Uganda who have survived abuse or neglect. Learn about his experience here.

Northeastern alum Andrew Ingalls graduated in 2012 with a degree in Environmental Science, and after experiences in research, field work, and consulting, he is now the COO and head research developer of aquaponics company Trifecta Ecosystems.

Emilie Miller is spending her co-op working with children with disabilities at a special needs school in Cusco, Peru. Her help is much needed as the school is understaffed, and many parents abandon their children born with a disability. Learn about her experience here.

BNS student Kei Inge has spent her co-op taking care of animals and spreading awareness of wildlife conservation at the Franklin Park Zoo

Meet psychology major Joli Assumma, who has spent her co-op in Cape Town teaching children about sustainable gardening of fruits and vegetables.

BNS student Amber Roberson has spent her co-op in Costa Rica hanging with the sloths and other baby animals to help many endangered species successfully live in the wild. Learn more about her experience here.

Biology student Jillian Hubbard works in Cape Town, South Africa, taking care of penguin chicks and other sick or wounded sea birds to help rehabilitate many bird populations. Learn about her co-op here.

Cell and Molecular Biology major Christina Potter has spent her co-op in Kumasi, Ghana, working in the lab and in the field to study typhoid. Learn about her research here.

Marine Biology student Megan Reilly has spent her co-op working with marine mammals. She helps to rehabilitate them and lead education programs for wildlife health and conservation. Learn more about her co-op here.

BNS student Shubhi Tandon works in Beverly, Massachusetts to teach children about climate change and how to protect the environment through hands-on learning. Learn more about her co-op here.

Environmental Science major Tony Gao is spending his co-op performing field work to restore wildlife and working with children to teach them in conservation efforts and local ecology.