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This student research team is building Northeastern’s own AI assistant: NUGPT
How Harshika Santoshi, Panchami Laxminarayan Baleri, Rohan Benjamin Varghese, Shreevidhya Shambanna, and Yadhukrishnan Pankajakshan put research into practice in their project building a custom AI assistant for the campus.
Read MoreFaculty Feature: Davood Bakhtnia
Davood Bakhtnia, known as David, is a multifaceted leader with a rich background in project, program, portfolio, and product management. With a technical background spanning a decade, he has played a key role in developing large-scale SaaS and PaaS.
Read MoreSilicon Valley Team Feature: Elly Lim
Elly Lim, the Assistant Director of Student Affairs at Northeastern University’s Silicon Valley campus, is a driven and heartfelt champion for creating transformative student experiences.
Read MoreFaculty Profile: Raja Alomari
As an Associate Professor in the College of Engineering and the co-founder and CEO of Pextra Inc., Dr. Raja Alomari blends technical expertise, entrepreneurial drive, and a deep passion for education.
Read MoreSilicon Valley Team Feature: Alica Martinez
Alica's role is AV-focused, but it extends beyond that, encompassing IT, networking, and hardware maintenance. She works closely with faculty, staff, and students, ensuring they can use tech seamlessly while also managing large-scale infrastructure.
Read MoreFaculty Feature: Mark Miller
As a Lecturer in the Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University's Silicon Valley campus, Miller continues his decades-long mission at the intersection of technology and education, shaping the future of how we learn.
Read MoreSilicon Valley Team Feature: Sweeny Youkhane
Overseeing programming for students in cutting-edge fields like Computer Science, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence, Sweeny Youkhane finds her work both rewarding and demanding.
Read MoreFiona Xiong’s ‘Ordinary’ Guide to an Extraordinary Life
“When I decide something, I won’t stop until I get it,” Fiona said. She discovered the Align Master’s program, and soon, she was leaving China and her auditing career behind to start a new chapter in Silicon Valley.
Read MoreFaculty Feature: Lama Hamandi
For Dr. Lama Hamandi, Associate Teaching Professor, teaching is more than just a job—it’s a calling. “What makes my job interesting is the opportunity for intellectual growth, collaboration with colleagues, and mentoring students,” she shares.
Read MoreSilicon Valley Team Feature: Manny Machado
As a Career Development Advisor, Manny provides valuable insights into the role that fuels his passion—guiding students on their professional journeys while navigating the complexities of a dynamic job market.
Read MoreChallenge Accepted: Maalavika Manjunatha’s Winning Path to Adobe MAX
More than just another tech conference, Adobe MAX 2024 was the culmination of a journey Manjunatha began in September 2023, when she first joined Adobe’s Creative Cloud Community as an Adobe Student Ambassador.
Read MoreIlmi Yoon, Director of Computing Programs, Wants Each Student to Find Their ‘Aha’ Moment
"I think it's really critical that students are not taking just the courses; they are doing research, and that research is driven by their passion," Yoon said. "Seeing what they create makes me proud of my own job, too."
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