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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Hannah Powers had a very busy spring in Germany while on co-op at the University of Kaiserlautern.

Leading a women’s college dormitory in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, may not be the typical place you’d find a third-year neuroscience and pre-med student like Northeastern’s Yueting Lu. 

Sacha Sergent, public relations officer of the Northeastern University Researchers of Neuroscience club, shares her experience as a neuroscience major. She will highlight Brain Awareness Week during her upcoming Instagram Takeover Wednesday, March 9.

What is your major? I’m a third-year cell and molecular biology major on a pre-med track with a minor in business administration. I am currently a CaNCURE Research Assistant co-op at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. What inspired you to pursue this combination of studies? What career do you hope to pursue when you graduate? I’ve always […]

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.