Boeing Co-op Reveals Unexpected Aerospace Career Path
Civil engineering seemed like the right path until Mika Rappaport's first co-op opened her eyes to broader possibilities. Her second placement at Boeing revealed an aerospace calling she never expected.
Building a Career Foundation Through Structural Engineering Graduate Co-op
Watching infrastructure rise at a Zimbabwe power station changed everything for Martin Simarase Chiworeke. His graduate co-op at The Ballinger Company brings that transformative moment full circle through hands-on practice.
Environmental Co-op Brings Mechanical Engineering Student's Skills Together
Like many other Drexel students, Sophie Rutan’s final co-op is an amalgamation of all her previous coursework
Chemical Engineering Student Gains Real-World Experience in Coatings Industry
As a co-op at Axalta's Global Innovation Center, Le researches and tests water-borne coating formulations as well as electrodeposition – metal-based coating processes – for automotive paints.
Transfer Student Turns New Connections into Career Growth
Sabina Rahmatova, a chemical engineering student, reflects on transferring to Drexel, building connections on campus, and discovering new possibilities through her first co-op and the hands-on experiences that followed.
Sosa’s Lockheed Martin Co-op Strengthens Passion for Academic Research
On co-op at Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Technology Labs, Santiago Sosa is gaining hands-on experience in radar systems and applied research—work that’s shaping both his academic future and professional goals.
Engineering Meets Medicine: Graduate Co-op Studies AI for Cardiac Care
During his Drexel graduate co-op, Sravanth Kumar Kondapalli is applying engineering management skills to healthcare, studying AI-powered pacemakers and their impact on patient outcomes.
Graduate Co-op Helps Develop High-Performance Fibers for Astronaut Suits
Merve Arslan’s passion for materials science led her to Kordsa, where she’s refining astronaut suit textiles, optimizing production, and gaining real-world experience in advanced manufacturing.
Drexel Research Experiences Lead Materials Undergrad to Co-op Abroad
Aidan Cotton's lab experience in the Drexel Nanomaterials Institute lead to a co-op in Germany through the DAAD Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) program.
Engineering Co-op Helps Grad Student Bolster Industry Skills
Jipsa Thankachan gained industry experience through Drexel’s co-op program, applying her skills in water engineering and preparing for career growth in environmental infrastructure.
Graduate Student Hits the Ground Running with Co-op
Patel knew that a gradate program that offered co-op could help him hit the ground running in his desired field.
A Winding Path Finds New Directions Through Co-op
From analyzing battery compositions to working with cell cultures, three co-op experiences help shape chemical engineer Su Nay Chi Htoo's professional trajectory.
Engineering Classes Meet Real-World Construction on Co-op
At LF Driscoll, engineering student Lauren Wadie bridges classroom theory and construction practice, finding unexpected career paths in project management.
Co-op Experiences Help Student’s Dreams Take Flight
Maddie White, a fourth-year mechanical engineering student, is making significant strides in the aerospace industry, having completed a co-op at Boeing and now on her second rotation at Lockheed Martin.
Air Management Co-op Provides Huge Opportunity to Explore Nanoscale Materials
Drexel sophomore Prastuti Upadhyay's fascination with the nanoscale world has led her to explore the intricacies of materials science, from the classroom to real-world applications during her co-op experience.
Energy Startup Co-op Fuels Quest for Knowledge, Offers Unexpected Benefits
Prithvi Ravi's graduate co-op program at the energy start-up, florrent, allowed him to make a direct impact on the company's direction to success.
An Enlightening Co-Op in the City of Lights
Drexel's co-op program allowed junior mechanical engineering student, Munazzah Al Hasim, to live and work abroad.
From Crayons to Coatings: Co-ops Define Student's Major, Career Choice
“Initially, I was hesitant to enroll in a five-year program as opposed to a traditional four-year one,” she said, “but the benefits far outweigh the downside of graduating a year after the peers I finished high school with. I feel incredibly comfortable and confident joining the workforce, and I owe my assuredness to Drexel’s co-op program.”
Trial and Triumph: How Co-op Placements Affirmed One Student's Ambitions
High school chemistry struggles didn't deter Jacqueline Dyszel. Choosing chemical engineering at Drexel, she thrived in diverse co-op roles at Crayola, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Carisma Therapeutics, gaining confidence in her career path.
Drexel Co-op Helps Build Urban Oasis at New York's Javits Center
Grace had this to say about her experience at Drexel, “I came to Drexel with a very clear vision on what I wanted to get out of my three coop experiences and through diligence, I was able to execute that vision. That is what I find beautiful entering my senior year."
Co-op Q&A: Julia Fleming - Nasdaq, Inc.
After two successful co-ops doing software testing, Fleming wanted to try her hand at software and front-end web development. She found the right opportunity at Nasdaq.
Building on Experience With a Carefully Designed Co-Op Path
Toby Pham has made sure that his co-op experiences take advantage of the diversity of opportunities in his mechanical engineering major.
An Affirming Co-Op at Aqua
Luis Lu found a co-op experience that gave him a variety of tasks and affirmed his choice of major as a mechanical engineer.
Co-Op at Lockheed Martin Teaches Passion, Purpose
Santiago Sosa wanted a co-op that would push him out of his comfort zone, but also one that would help him stoke his passion for engineering. He found both at Lockheed Martin.
Co-op, Classes Go Hand in Hand to Shape Student's Passion
Joy Olufemi is making sure that her experiences in and away from the classroom shape her future as a mechanical engineer.
Exposing the Possibilities with Graduate Co-op
Zoe Weiner, MS cybersecurity ’23, knew that she wanted a graduate program with real-world work experience in addition to classroom training.
Building the Perfect Co-Op
Caroline Walwyn’s curiosity about how structures take shape led her to a co-op at Bancroft Construction, assisting on-site at a major renovation and addition project.
A Co-op Making a Mark on Drexel
Construction management senior Imisioluwa Ademoyo spent her final co-op as a field engineer for Turner Construction.
Changing Lives One Co-Op at a Time
Moustafa Agag has always had a passion for problem solving and improving people’s lives. His co-op at Johnson & Johnson is letting him do just that.
Taking a Deep Dive into Engineering
Photo contest winner and engineering major Joylin Jeffries traveled overseas during a break from her co-op.
A Quality Co-Op in Quality Assurance
After a detail-oriented co-op at Estee Lauder, Mansi Patel returns to class ready to hit the ground running.
A Prepared Polished Professional with Graduate Co-Op
Joshua Gonzalez is taking full advantage of Drexel’s flexible materials science graduate program, getting professional experience through co-op and an internship.
A Co-Op in the Park
Her appreciation for outdoor spaces led Taylor LaFountain to a co-op with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation.
Exploring the Origins of the Universe
Cyra Gallano used what she learned on Market Street to secure a co-op at an MIT research lab.
Vaccine Development Teaches Co-Op Research Discipline and Teamwork
As an employee of global biopharmaceutical company Sanofi, Anh Mai learned valuable skills that she’ll bring to her future career.
Bringing Mechanics to Medicine, Co-Op Finds Flexibility
Benjamin Mellema found an ideal co-op partner and used his hands-on work experience to find a new application for his specialty.
A Co-op On the Right Track
Julia McCree has found the right co-op for her at one of the country’s largest transportation providers.
One Company, Many Co-op Paths
Bryan O’Toole, Meghan Wickersham and Daniel Inglis have found the same employer for their co-ops, but it’s helping each of them achieve a different goal.
A Materials Co-Op Uncovers that Collaboration is the Way
Materials science and engineering major Brennan Coleman is using his co-op experience to expand on research he has already done on campus.
Behind the Scenes of Vaccine Development
A co-op at Merck is giving three students an inside look at the long road that vaccines take from conception to patient delivery.
A Co-Op That Can Save Lives
Brendan Tyrell, a second year mechanical engineering student, is spending his first co-op experience working with a company that hopes to protect millions of elderly people from falls.
Colorful Co-ops at Crayola
Drexel Engineering students Shannon Simcox and Samuel Vaughan are learning how the Pennsylvania company creates their signature products.
Microsoft Co-op Promotes Exploration
Computer Engineering student Jui Hanamshet returns to Microsoft Corporation with a work experience turned remote.
An Essential Co-op Employee
Mechanical Engineering student Sarah Clancy begins her co-op experience launching rockets as an essential employee with Safran Aerospace.
International Co-op from Home
Mechanical Engineering student Justin Lee channels his passion for automotive racing at BMW’s Open Innovation Department.
Co-op During COVID
Things have changed in the workplace for many, but work is still needed and the insights are real.
BS Senior Spotlight: Cultural Learning Through Co-Op
Environmental engineering senior Marina D’Souza discusses cross-cultural encounters during her time in the Drexel co-op program.
A Co-op Pivot Creates Opportunities for Peace
A student in the peace engineering program talks about her experience in Engineers Without Borders.