Former Staff

Former Staff

Natasha Zaarour : Student Staff

Natasha Zaarour

Student Staff

Natasha was a Behavioral Neuroscience and Global Health student (2024) on the Pre-Medical track. She loves neuroscience because it combines her love of both biology and psychology to explain the behaviors and thoughts of humans. She found a passion for STEM while participating in her high school's science fair and math team. On campus, Natasha was involved in Global Medical Brigades, NEURONs, and the Arab Student Association. She also tutored high school students in the Greater Boston Area in STEM disciplines. At the Center for STEM Education, Natasha implemented the Young Scholars Program virtually as coordinator in 2020. She also coordinated the first session of Pathways to Science and Engineering in Fall 2020. Outside of the classroom, Natasha enjoys cooking, swimming, and traveling.

Worked @ CfSE: 9 semesters | Last Semester: Spring 2024 | LinkedIn

Salima Amiji : Student Staff

Salima Amiji

Student Staff

Salima is a Pharmacy major (2025) at Northeastern University. She became involved with the Center for STEM following her participation in the Young Scholars Program, a six-week high school research program. During the program, Salima worked in Professor Ambika Bajpayee‘s lab, focusing on drug delivery to avascular tissue. During high school, Salima performed research regarding drug delivery for the science fair where she was fortunate to move onto regional and state levels. Salima coordinated the Young Scholars Program in both the Summer of 2019 and 2020. She is currently co-coordinating the Pathways to Science and Engineering Program in Fall 2020. Outside of school, Salima‘s hobbies include running, volunteering in her local community, and traveling to various countries.

Worked @ CfSE: 11 semesters | Last Semester: Spring 2024 | LinkedIn

Landon Wade : Student Program Staff

Landon Wade

Student Program Staff

Landon was a civil engineering major (2024) from Atlanta Georgia. Landon is a summer bridge Alumni, and S-POWER Scholar and worked as a Student Program Staff for the Center for STEM at Northeastern, as well as president of new student org CoExist. Landon participated in BESS, ASCE, and Club Frisbee.

Worked @ CfSE: 2 semester | Last Semester: Spring 2024 | LinkedIn

Karen Zhu : Student Staff

Karen Zhu

Student Staff

Karen Zhu was originally a Mechanical Engineering major but made a switch her second year to a Computer Science major (2023). Ever since high school, she was passionate about volunteering and STEM. In college, she joined STEMout, a STEM outreach organization, that allowed her to teach younger students STEM-related activities. Outside of school, Karen enjoys making Spotify playlists and playing games.

Worked @ CfSE: 6 semesters | Last Semester: Spring 2024 | LinkedIn

Conor Hampton : Student Staff

Conor Hampton

Student Staff

Conor is a third-year Civil Engineering major (2026) with a minor in Data Science. They first became involved in Center for STEM in December 2022 as a volunteer. Passionate for designing safer and people-centered streets and cities, Conor is a part of the Northeastern University chapter for the Institute of Transportation Engineers and participated in a Dialogue of Civilizations this past summer on sustainable transportation in The Netherlands. Additionally, they are involved in the NU Symphony orchestra and in the Resident Student Association. Outside of school, they enjoy cooking, playing music, and biking.

Worked @ CfSE: 1 semester | Last Semester: Fall 2023 | LinkedIn

Kaitlyne Spring : Student Staff

Kaitlyne Spring

Student Staff

Kaitlyne is a Mechanical Engineering major (2027) who’s debating transferring to a Mechanical Engineering/ Bioengineering combined major at Northeastern University. After completing the Summer Bridge Program, she connected with the Center for STEM Education, where she now works as Student Staff. Kaitlyne has done a lot of hands-on work in precision machining through her vocational high-school robotics club, co-op program, and trade-related competitions such as SkillsUSA, where she earned one gold and two silver medals. Beyond school, Kaitlyne loves to do anything creative like 3D printing, sewing, or painting.

Worked @ CfSE: 1 semesters | Last Semester: Fall 2023 | LinkedIn

Abdulmalik Eniola : Student Staff

Abdulmalik Eniola

Student Staff

My name is Abdulmalik Eniola, but you can call me Abdul or Malik. I am a very outgoing person and I love being outside late at night. A fun fact about me is I will dominate any sport you give me, just give me 1 or two sessions.

Worked @ CfSE: 1 semesters | Last Semester: Fall 2023

Lydia Bird : Student Staff

Lydia Bird

Student Staff

Lydia was a Civil Engineering major (2023) with a minor in Materials Science and Engineering at Northeastern University.  She completed two co-ops at Jacobs Engineering Group as a Civil/Highway Engineer and one co-op at Nitsch Engineering as a Transportation Engineer. On campus, Lydia was a Presidential Ambassador, an Honors Ambassador, a peer mentor for the College of Engineering first year introductory class, and a Student Program Staff member for the Center for STEM. Lydia's passion for STEM fueled her to co-create a student mentoring program for the College of Engineering known as COExist. Outside of the classroom, Lydia enjoys reading, ice skating, baking, and playing fantasy football.

Worked @ CfSE: 2 semesters | Last Semester: Summer 2023 | LinkedIn

Yassine Souabny : YSP Coordinator

Yassine Souabny

YSP Coordinator

Yassine is a Mechanical engineering and Physics combined major (2027) at Northeastern University. He first connected with the Center for STEM Education by participating in the 2022 Young Scholars Program, a six-week summer research program for high school students. During the program, he worked in Prof. Muhammad Noor Alam’s Healthcare Analytics lab, where he used programming and statistical methodology in order to clean, organize, and display data on patient hospitalizations due to the opioid epidemic. Yassine enjoys running, cooking, and traveling. 

Worked @ CfSE: 1 semester | Last Semester: Summer 2023 | LinkedIn

Zandria Hughes : Student Staff

Zandria Hughes

Student Staff

Zandria Hughes is an Industrial Engineering major (2023) 5th year at Northeastern from Atlanta, Georgia. Zandria is part of the S-POWER Scholars and currently works as a Student Program Staff for the Center For STEM Education. She participates in BESS, SWE and Addiction Fiction. I have played the tuba for 8 years and worked as a Program Coordinator for the REU summer program. Outside of school, Zandria enjoys traveling, Disney and reading.

Worked @ CfSE: 4 semesters | Last Semester: Spring 2023 | LinkedIn

Hadeel Farhan : Student Staff

Hadeel Farhan

Student Staff

Hadeel graduated Northeastern University in Spring 2023 with a degree in Computer Science. She has always been passionate about STEM, enjoyed her physics, math, and computer science classes at school as well as being involved in STEM clubs. During high school, she coached a robotics team and organized a science fair for the younger students. At Northeastern she is involved in cultural clubs and the Mural Club. Her hobbies include painting, reading, and programming.

Worked @ CfSE: 6 semesters | Last Semester: Spring 2023 | LinkedIn

Nigel Asiamah : Student Staff

Nigel Asiamah

Student Staff

Nigel Asiamah is a Civil Engineering major (2026) from the Bronx, NY. He plans on doing the plus one master's program. Nigel is part of the Ujima Global Scholars and currently works as a Student Program Staff for the Center for STEM at Northeastern. Outside of school, Nigel enjoys traveling around the world with his family. He also enjoys playing soccer with friends and plays for Northeastern’s club/intermural team.

Worked @ CfSE: 2 semesters | Last Semester: Spring 2023 | LinkedIn

Courtney Jackson : Student Staff

Courtney Jackson

Student Staff

Hello, my name is Courtney Jackson. My interest in chemistry began at the age of 10. I have always been curious about what happens when you mix certain chemicals. In the eighth grade, I decided I wanted to be a chemical engineer. I have participated in several organizations helping young women in the STEM programs that taught them that even though your field may be male dominant you can still be a star. Currently, I am participating in a research group for a method on cleansing a residential area of air pollution. My group consists of four women living in different geographical areas. My role is to study the hazardous chemical compounds and find safe ways to eliminate them. I am a fourth year at Northeastern University and my major is Chemical Engineering/Chemistry. I am a proud member of NSBE as well as an S-POWER Scholar. I plan to attend graduate school to receive my doctorate in Pharmaceuticals and Toxicology. My career goal is to gain experience at a large, well-known company and become an expert in my domain along with networking, and making new connections.

Worked @ CfSE: 1 semester | Last Semester: Fall 2022 | LinkedIn

Katherine Aristizabal Norena : YSP Coordinator

Katherine Aristizabal Norena

YSP Coordinator

Katherine is a Computer Science major (2026) at Northeastern University. She became involved with the Center for STEM following her participation in UPLIFT program where she worked in Professor Kaeli's lab, focusing on parallel computing. Katherine is part of the Latin American Student Organization as well as SHPE and is co-coordinated the 2022 Young Scholars Program. Outside of school, Katherine enjoys going on roadtrips, going on walks and eating out.

Worked @ CfSE: 1 semester | Last Semester: Summer 2022 | LinkedIn

Ransom Horne : REU Coordinator

Ransom Horne

REU Coordinator

Worked @ CfSE: 1 semester | Last Semester: Summer 2022 | LinkedIn

horne.ra@northeastern.edu
Gabriella Gonzalez : Summer Staff

Gabriella Gonzalez

Summer Staff

Gabriella is a Civil Engineering/Architectural Studies major (2025) at Northeastern University. A former Summer Bridge and UPLIFT scholar who participated in faculty-led research, she tested Boston rainwater samples and studied the city’s flood banks her first semester of college. Beyond academic interests, Gabriella is an immigrants’ rights activist and loves the outdoors— whether it’s on a ski mountain or a tropical beach. Gabriella belongs to a rainbow of cultures and heritages being from New Orleans, and speaks Portuguese, French, and Spanish.

Worked @ CfSE: 3 semesters | Last Semester: Spring 2022 | LinkedIn

Tyree Thompson : REU-POWER Coordinator

Tyree Thompson

REU-POWER Coordinator

Tyree is a Bioengineering student (2021) concentrating on Cell and Tissue Engineering here at Northeastern University. She is a member of the S-POWER cohort, having transferred from Clark Atlanta University. Tyree has a passion for STEM related topics as well as youth outreach.  Programs such as The National Student Leadership Conference - Biotechnology are how she solidified her major. While in Atlanta she tutored middle school students in math, science and English.  Tyree completed a summer research program at UCLA focusing on colon cancer research through their Biochemistry and Chemistry with Dr. Albert Courey.

While attending Northeastern University, she has had the privilege of assisting Dr. Eno Ebong with research on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, the narrowing of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque leading to heart attacks, strokes and peripheral vascular disease. In the spring of 2020 Tyree had the opportunity to complete a co- op as a research assistant under Dr. Rebecca Carrier focusing on drug delivery methods. Tyree is excited to share her wealth of knowledge and experience in the area of STEM in hopes that other students will find their passion in this area as well.

Worked @ CfSE: 4 semesters | Last Semester: Fall 2021 | LinkedIn

Sakura Gandolfo : Student Staff

Sakura Gandolfo

Student Staff

Sakura is a Pharmacy major (2023) at Northeastern University. She became involved with the Center for STEM following her participation in the Young Scholars Program, a six week high school research program. During the program, Sakura worked in Professor Carol Livermore's lab, focusing on origami-enabled liver tissue engineering, and she was given the opportunity to present her research at a science conference sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Sakura has also worked as a counselor for various summer STEM programs hosted by the Center for STEM and oversaw middle school and high school students. Outside of school, Sakura enjoys figure skating, hiking, and collecting watches.

Worked @ CfSE: 10 semesters | Last Semester: Spring 2022 | LinkedIn

Sena Szczepaniuk : Student Staff

Sena Szczepaniuk

Student Staff

Sena is a Biology major (2023) on the Pre-Medical track at Northeastern. Throughout high school biology became Sena's passion and her introduction to biotechnology in high school helped shape her career path at Northeastern. She has always had a passion for STEM subjects as well as working with younger students. Sena was a reading mentor to elementary students and she tutored younger high school students in chemistry and math. At Northeastern, Sena is a member of Global Medical Brigades, Marine Biology club, and Francophone club. Outside of school, Sena enjoys fishing, hiking, and volunteering.

Worked @ CfSE: 2 semesters | Last Semester: Spring 2021 | LinkedIn

Kelly Ma : Student Staff

Kelly Ma

Student Staff

Kelly is a Computer Science student (2023) at Northeastern University who was originally admitted as a Mechanical Engineering major. She's been interested in STEM throughout her education and volunteered at her highschool's MakerSpace. At Northeastern she's involved in the First Gen Low Income Student Union and other cultural clubs. Outside of school, she enjoys painting, nail art, and cooking.

Worked @ CfSE: 2 semesters | Last Semester: Fall 2021 | LinkedIn

Chris De Oliveira : Student Staff

Chris De Oliveira

Student Staff

Chris is a Civil Engineering student (2022) at Northeastern University. He has always been interested in the STEM fields and is involved in American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and Institute of Transportation Engineers student chapter (ITE). He is currently working at the Center for STEM education helping with office tasks and is also an S-Power student. Outside of academics, Chris enjoys basketball, snowboarding, and watching sports.

Worked @ CfSE: 3 semesters | Last Semester: Spring 2021 | LinkedIn

MaryBeth Rockett : Student Staff

MaryBeth Rockett

Student Staff

MaryBeth participated in the Young Scholar’s Program in 2016 on the research project “Life Cycle Inventories of Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals” under the direction of Professor Matthew Eckelman. She is majoring in Bioengineering at Northeastern and expects to graduate in 2021. She was a program coordinator for the 2018 Young Scholars Program and is looking forward to sharing her passion for STEM and furthering each participant’s interest and exposure to STEM both at Northeastern and throughout Boston.

Worked @ CfSE: 4 semesters | Last Semester: Spring 2020 | LinkedIn

Brittany Fung : Student Staff

Brittany Fung

Student Staff

Brittany is a physical therapy student (2021), pursuing a minor in computer science. She has been interested in STEM since she enrolled in a pre-engineering high school. Now she enjoys being able to continue to be involved with technology and engineering even though she chose not to major in either of those particular fields.

Brittany is involved with preparing for and helping out during field trips as well as doing research about new activities that the Center could implement. Outside of the Center, she enjoys programming (but at a very basic level right now) and doing anything involving crafting and creativity. She is especially excited about the emerging concept of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math).

Worked @ CfSE: 8 semester | Last Semester: Spring 2020 | LinkedIn

Nathalie Leger : Student Staff

Nathalie Leger

Student Staff

Nathalie is a Bioengineering major who graduated in 2021 from Northeastern University. She has loved Biology since elementary school and got involved in other aspects of STEM during high school. She tutored kids in science throughout high school and enjoys working with children and getting them more interested in STEM. Nathalie will be helping with office work and also helping with field trips. At Northeastern, Nathalie is part of BMES, STEMout, and SWE. She likes to bake and loves dogs.

Worked @ CfSE: 8 semesters | Last Semester: Spring 2021 | LinkedIn

Jonathan Cohen : Student Staff

Jonathan Cohen

Student Staff

Jonathan is a computer engineering student (2023) at Northeastern University. He has always been deeply interested in all fields of engineering and other STEM fields. he became involved with the Center for STEM following his participation in the Research Experience for Undergraduates summer 2019 session. As a part of Professor Michael Kane's ABLE lab, Jonathan worked to develop and implement applications to visualize large data sets of smart thermostat data. When not in class Jonathan enjoys following car culture, cooking, and skiing.

Worked @ CfSE: 2 semesters | Last Semester: Spring 2020 | LinkedIn

Colin Bergmann : Student Staff

Colin Bergmann

Student Staff

Colin was an Environmental Engineering student (graduated 2020) at Northeastern. He became interested in STEM at a young age through taking apart and tinkering with various household appliances. He first started working with STEM outreach at his high school where he worked as a student mentor in his school’s fabrication laboratory. In this position, he introduced teachers, children, and English language learners to the space and helped familiarize them with the machines and software. At Northeastern he is involved in NUHOC, Enabling Engineering, and intramural dodgeball and badminton. Outside of STEM, Colin is passionate about the environment and enjoys hiking, camping, biking, and relaxing in the outdoors.

Worked @ CfSE: 7 semesters | Last Semester: Summer 2020 | LinkedIn

Emily Chernich : Student Staff & YSP Coordinator

Emily Chernich

Student Staff & YSP Coordinator

Emily graduated from Northeastern University in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in Bioengineering (concentration: Bioimaging and Signal Processing). She works at the Center helping lead programming at BPS Schools, public libraries and field trips on campus. She co-lead the EFA Robotics program at the Mendell Elementary School in 2017-2019, and is the YSP coordinator for summer 2019.

Emily loves the outdoors, particularly camping, skiing, and hiking.  She also enjoys traveling and was able to live and research abroad at the Institute for Biomechanics Germany in 2017.

Worked @ CfSE: 10 semesters | Last Semester: Summer 2020 | LinkedIn

Camara Johnson : S-POWER/REU Coordinator

Camara Johnson

S-POWER/REU Coordinator

Camara completed her undergraduate education at Hampton University studying Electrical Engineering in 2017 and is currently pursuing her Masters at Northeastern University studying Electrical Engineering with a focus in Power Electronics. Camara is a member of Graduate Women in Science and Engineering (GWISE) as well as the Graduate Students of Color Collective (GSCC). She enjoys cooking, traveling, and attending music festivals when she is not studying or working in her lab. Upon graduation, Camara wants to continue to help encourage minority students pursue education and careers in STEM.

Worked @ CfSE: 5 semesters | Last Semester: Spring 2020 | LinkedIn

Anya Anya : Student Staff

Anya Anya

Student Staff

Anya is an Electrical and Computer Engineering major graduating in 2023 at Northeastern University. He has loved all things STEM since elementary school and began getting involved in many ways throughout grade school. He operated his own computer class at a summer camp for two years in high school, and taught his peers and children how to construct, code and then operate their own robots. He has tutored high school students in calculus and algebra. Outside of Northeastern, Anya is a dedicated athlete, with skills and focus in Volleyball and Track and Field.

Worked @ CfSE: 1 semester | Last Semester: Spring 2020 | LinkedIn

Josh Miranda : Robotics Coordinator

Josh Miranda

Robotics Coordinator

Worked @ CfSE: '10-'18 | Last Semester: Summer 2018 | LinkedIn

Tim Fiedler : Student Staff

Tim Fiedler

Student Staff

Tim is an Industrial Engineering student (2021) at Northeastern. He first became interested in STEM when he joined the FIRST Robotics team at his high school. As a member of the team he was able to improve his programming and engineering skills, as well as, help at STEM outreach events organized by the team. These events focused on increasing interest in STEM by teaching young students about robots and engineering. At Northeastern, Tim is a member of the club ultimate frisbee team and the Biomedical Engineering Society. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, running, going to sporting events, traveling, and reading.

Worked @ CfSE: 5 semesters | Last Semester: Fall 2018

Brian Januzzi : Student Staff

Brian Januzzi

Student Staff

Brian is an aspiring Chemical Engineer at Northeastern University. Brian has always been interested in the STEM fields and is involved in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Chemical Engineering Car Competition (ChemE Car), the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), and Northeastern's Program for Teaching by Undergraduates (NEPTUN). Brian is also currently working with a the Occupational Biomechanics and Ergonomics Research Lab Group. Brian enjoys biking, travelling, and learning random (seemingly) useless information.

Worked @ CfSE: 3 semesters | Last Semester: Fall 2018 | LinkedIn

Nicholas Fantasia : Student Staff

Nicholas Fantasia

Student Staff

Nick is a Computer Engineering and Computer Science student at Northeastern. He has been interested in STEM since elementary school and has had years of experience working with children as a counselor at his local Boys and Girls Club. He currently works at the Center for STEM Education helping with office work. He is a member of the Avionics subdivision of Project Karman for AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Outside of academics, Nick enjoys biking, basketball, hiking, traveling, and working with computers.

Worked @ CfSE: 2 semesters | Last Semester: Fall 2018 | LinkedIn

Maddy Leger : Student Staff

Maddy Leger

Student Staff

Maddy is a Computer Engineering major with a Business Administration minor graduating in 2018. Maddy has been with the Center for STEM since her freshman year, and with the support and mentorship of the Center for STEM faculty has become a Gordon-CenSSIS Scholar, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Student Chapter president, and an active research student in Northeastern's Computer Architecture Research Group (NUCAR). Maddy loves helping out with the Friday field trips as well as Building Bridges. She also spent two semesters at the Parker Hill and Mattapan library branches.

Worked @ CfSE: 8 semesters | Last Semester: Spring 2019 | LinkedIn

Juan Mesa : Student Staff

Juan Mesa

Student Staff

Juan is an aspiring Mechanical Engineering student at Northeastern University. He is originally from Medellin, Colombia but came to the United States at the age of 5, where his parents could offer him a better life. One of his greatest achievements was getting into the College of Engineering at Northeastern University where he hopes to receive his undergraduate degree and, eventually, take his knowledge to the Automobile Industry. He has been a part of various STEM clubs and departments since his arrival at Northeastern, where he also works to aid current and prospective students while establishing engineering awareness programs to local elementary schools. Through hard work and discipline he is determined to bring forth new technologies and leave an impact that will make the world a healthier yet more comfortable place for current and future generations. Some of his interests include working out, going to car shows, socializing, and going out. Feel free to stop him for a chat whenever!

Worked @ CfSE: 1 semester | Last Semester: Spring 2018 | LinkedIn

Phoebe Patwell : Student Staff

Phoebe Patwell

Student Staff

Phoebe is an industrial engineering major. After getting involved with STEM outreach through her high school's FIRST robotics team, she was very excited to have the chance to help support the Center for STEM Education. Her favorite part about working for the Center for STEM is getting to help run field trips and events at Northeastern for students throughout the Greater Boston area like the BPS Science Fair and the Building Bridges program.

Phoebe has worked with the Center for STEM Education since her freshman year and has worked on everything from field trips to outreach at the Curley School to curriculum development. Outside of work, she likes to cook, knit, and play board games with friends.

Worked @ CfSE: 10 semesters | Last Semester: Spring 2018 | LinkedIn

Sophie Philibert : Student Staff

Sophie Philibert

Student Staff

Sophie Philibert is a mechanical engineering student (2021). She has always been interested in STEM and has been doing science experiments in her free time since she was a child. Since her sophomore year of high school, Sophie has worked as a private tutor for middle school students struggling in math, science, and English. She became involved in the Center for STEM as a first year student volunteering at field trips. She is now in charge of organizing materials for the field trip activities, helping lead activities, and collecting feedback from students and teachers on the field trip experience. In her first year at Northeastern, she was a Gordon CenSSIS Scholar and conducted computer science research under Professor David Kaeli. Over her spring break, she volunteered installing solar panels for low-income families in California through GRID Alternatives. In her free time, Sophie enjoys playing the violin, cooking, and hiking.

Worked @ CfSE: 1 semester | Last Semester: Fall 2018 | LinkedIn

Matthew Swenson : Student Staff

Matthew Swenson

Student Staff

Matthew is a Second Year Computer Science and Computer Engineering student at Northeastern. He has always been interested in STEM from a young age, whether it was building LEGOs or taking devices apart as often as he could. He has participated in FLL as well as Vex Robotics throughout middle and high school. He enjoys Cross Country, Squash, and biking.

Worked @ CfSE: 1 semester | Last Semester: Spring 2018 | LinkedIn

Oscar Yubi : Student Staff

Oscar Yubi

Student Staff

Oscar is a Civil Engineering student (2021) at Northeastern College of Engineering. He is a NSF S-Power Scholar, an undergraduate scholarship opportunity for URM transfer students interested in completing an engineering degree at Northeastern University with aspirations of working in the energy sector. At his previous institution, he was a mentor to underrepresented high school students in the Jamaica, Queens NY. As a mentor, he tutor high school students with different STEM topics. At Northeastern, he is a very active student organizations member. He is involved in NUASCE (Program Coordinator), NUSBO (Internal Outreach Coordinator), and Engineers without Borders. Also, he is currently involved with research at the laboratory for Structural Testing of Resilience and Sustainability Systems. Outside of Northeastern, Oscar is a passionate with Health/Fitness, traveling and hiking.

Worked @ CfSE: 4 semesters | Last Semester: Fall 2018 | LinkedIn

Henry Jacobson : Student Staff

Henry Jacobson

Student Staff

Henry is an undeclared engineering student graduating in 2021 at Northeastern. He has had interest in STEM since he was very young. He realized his passion for math and science from his courses in school. With such a love for these subjects he hopes to help younger students share this passion. Outside of Stem Henry also enjoys playing sports, hockey especially, playing video games, and spending time with friends.

Worked @ CfSE: 2 semesters | Last Semester: Spring 2017 | LinkedIn

Joey DeSomma : Student Staff

Joey DeSomma

Student Staff

Joey is a combined Communications and Film and Media Studies major. He attended a STEM focused high school believing he wanted to be an engineer. Soon after beginning school he realized engineering was not for him, but his love for math, science, and learning endured and is what pushed him to work for the Center. Joey is involved in GlobeMed, an organization focused on helping provide clean water to some of the one billion people who don't have access to it. He is working on the creation of videos for the NSF Video Showcase and doing whatever he can for the office. When not working at the Center, Joey can be found eating, running, or watching Netflix.

Worked @ CfSE: 1 semester | Last Semester: Fall 2016

Jonella Esposito : Student Staff

Jonella Esposito

Student Staff

Jonella is an American Sign Language student (2019), and looking to continue pursuing a double major in Video Game Design. She has been interested in STEM since she first did Lego Robotics clubs and programs in elementary school. Last year she attended Worcester  Polytechnic Institute pursuing a degree in Video Game Design and has since transferred to  Northeastern.

Jonella is involved with preparing for field trips and helping out in the office. She is also involved in the Parker Hill Library program on Wednesdays. Outside of the Center, she enjoys creating her own animations and other types of art work. She is very excited about including art making it STEAM instead of STEM since she was an art major at a tech school last year.

Worked @ CfSE: 2 semesters | Last Semester: Spring 2017 | LinkedIn

Zack Shaw : Summer Lead Staff

Zack Shaw

Summer Lead Staff

Zack Shaw was a graduate student studying English at Northeastern. He was a summer counselor for the Summer STEM Program (NUSSP) for three years and co-lead the program his fourth year. He worked at Northeastern's writing center as an English tutor. He is an avid movie watcher and film enthusiast, having seen a movie a day for the past few years. He also enjoys hiking and reading, particularly 20th century American literature.

Worked @ CfSE: 4 semesters | Last Semester: Summer 2016 | LinkedIn

Gina Bellato : Student Staff

Gina Bellato

Student Staff

Gina graduated from Northeastern in 2016 with a degree in Environmental Geology and Environmental Studies. She played 5 years on the women's club soccer team where she traveled to Nationals in Memphis, TN and Phoenix, AZ. While at Northeastern she worked on environmental advocacy with the Husky Environmental Action Team and she enjoyed camping and skiing with NUHOC, the outdoors club. Her love for biking brought her on a summer dialogue to the Netherlands where she studied sustainable transportation design while biking to several cities on bike superhighways. She brought the Imagining the Future of Transportation program into fruition.

Worked @ CfSE: 6 semesters | Last Semester: Fall 2016 | LinkedIn

Jenna Kiely : Student Staff

Jenna Kiely

Student Staff

Jenna Kiely graduated from Northeastern University in the spring of 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. With an interest in community outreach, she started working at the Center for STEM in June of 2014 and has been involved with the Young Scholars Program, the Summer STEM Program, and field trips. Her hobbies include reading, dancing, running, knitting scarves, and collecting boxes.

Worked @ CfSE: 7 semesters | Last Semester: Summer 2019 | LinkedIn

Maureen Cabrera : Project Implementation Coordinator (Former)

Maureen Cabrera

Project Implementation Coordinator (Former)

Maureen graduated from Northeastern University in 2015 with a BS in Industrial Engineering and Minor in Business Administration. She coordinated the 2015 Young Scholars Program with Maddy Leger. She was the Project Implementation Coordinator for the Center, where she oversaw and ran the various programs offered by the Center for STEM. Her interest in STEM outreach comes from her love of engineering and passion for teaching and inspiring young minds. She loves to travel and has been to Italy, Israel, France, Austria, Hungary, Mexico, Canada, and various states in America. Maureen enjoys hiking, boating, and beaching. She is very proud to have gotten to meet Jimmy Fallon at Chinese restaurant in Harvard Square.

Worked @ CfSE: '15-'16 | Last Semester: Fall 2016 | LinkedIn

m.cabrera@neu.edu
Leo Mitchell : Student Staff

Leo Mitchell

Student Staff

Major: Bioengineering
Club Involvement: STEM Out, Enabling Engineering

Worked @ CfSE: 3 semesters | Last Semester: Fall 2015 | LinkedIn

Kenneth Afriyie : Student Staff

Kenneth Afriyie

Student Staff

Kenneth was a first year undergraduate student pursuing a combined major in Computer Engineering and Computer Science.  He was involved with the IEEE workshop program, BESS, and the Micromouse team.  His interest in STEM outreach came from the programs he experienced when he was younger.  He liked to help others be exposed to the field and enjoy STEM fields as much as he does.  He performed work around the office and helped prepare projects which were run during the field trips.  Ken enjoys playing soccer and programming.

Worked @ CfSE: 1 semester | Last Semester: Fall 2016 | LinkedIn

Bill Chan : Student Staff

Bill Chan

Student Staff

Bill is a Mechanical Engineering Student at Northeastern. His interest in STEM came from all the physics games he played when he was a kid. He was involved with mentoring kids in high school and always felt that STEM topics were the most fun to teach. Bill helps out around the office and during field trips. Outside of STEM, Bill likes to participate in board games and video games with friends.

Worked @ CfSE: 2 semesters | Last Semester: Fall 2016 | LinkedIn

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