The Pulse: July 2026
Message From The Dean
This month’s Pulse captures something I think about a lot: the range of ways our community shows up for each other.
You’ll find 22 graduates of our PathmakerBIO Biomanufacturing Technician track, trained and ready for roles that keep life-saving biotech operations running. You’ll find CPS named to the inaugural cohort of a new global Innovation Sandbox, connecting us with institutions across the world working on the same hard questions we are. And you’ll find graduates and alums like Yatra Sanjay Rawat and Sunil Purswani, whose stories are a good reminder of why we do this work in the first place.
None of this happens by accident. It’s the result of people across this college — students, faculty, staff — choosing to build, teach, and support one another well.
I hope you take a few minutes with this issue, and that you have a good rest of your summer.
Warmly,
Jared
Student Events & Opportunities
Congratulations, PathmakerBIO Graduates!
Earlier this month, 22 people finished the Spring cohort of PathmakerBIO’s Biomanufacturing Technician track. They completed eight weeks of intensive training in cGMP principles, FDA regulations, and quality systems, plus hands-on work in cleanroom operations, aseptic technique, cell culture, bioreactor operation, chromatography, and filtration.
This group is trained for roles like Upstream BMT, Downstream BMT, Media Prep Technician, and Buffer Prep Technician, the entry-level positions that keep a biomanufacturing operation running day-to-day.
If you know anyone who is hiring, please reach out to [email protected] and we’d be happy to make a connection! And if you know anyone who might be interested in joining our September cohort, please encourage them to visit us at Pathmakerbio.sites.northeastern.edu to learn more and submit an application.
NUPD Virtual Safety Events
Stay informed and prepared this summer with a series of virtual safety trainings offered by the Northeastern University Police Department. Sessions cover topics including situational awareness, de-escalation techniques, active threat response, and scam prevention, with multiple opportunities to attend throughout June, July, and August.
Get Connected with Student Engagement
Want to stay in the loop on all CPS student events? Check out the CPS Student Engagement website! Not sure where to start or just want to talk to someone who gets it? Chat with a CPS Student Ambassador in your field or on your campus. Scroll to “Chat with our Ambassadors” Click “See More Profiles” on the lower right Click “Ask me a question” on the profile that is right for you and start chatting!
Tap Into The Northeastern Network
Whether you’re a current student, recent grad, or alum, we all have something in common: a desire to connect and help each other. Unique job opportunities, career support, a chance to mentor or seek mentorship, and countless resources are all available to you here, in one place. With over 350,000 alumni worldwide, NUsource makes it easy to find and connect with alumni in your industry.
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Faculty and Staff
Save the Date: 2026 CPS Faculty Development Conference!
Join us virtually on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 12–5 p.m. ET for the CPS Faculty Development Conference:
Teaching Forward: Relevance, Rigor, and Distinction in Professional Education
This year’s conference will explore practical strategies for meaningful change in teaching and learning, with a focus on:
- Practice-Focused, Career-Connected Learning — preparing students through applied, experiential learning and industry connections
- Authenticity and Automaticity in Learning — evolving course design, assessment, and learning experiences
- What Differentiates Us? — defining and communicating the unique value of CPS education
Shannon Alpert Recognized for Global Leadership in Project Management Education
Shannon Alpert, Assistant Dean of Doctoral Programs at Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies, was featured in the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center’s Volunteer Spotlight for her work as an accreditation reviewer. Through this service, she helps uphold rigorous academic standards while recognizing the diverse ways institutions prepare students for project management careers, bringing global perspectives and emerging practices back to CPS.
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