When she was younger, Jennifer Schultz didn’t want to be an engineer. Yet here she is, a summer intern in the office of Nonspec, a company that offers low-cost prosthetic limb systems. She even trekked to India with UMass Lowell’s B.V.B. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program.

Jyotik Savaj, who is enrolled in the Master of Science in Energy Engineering/Solar Program, aims to help fulfill the need for solar power and has a paid co-op job at Exyte, an engineering and project management company specializing in high-tech facilities.

Ethan Ayotte is preparing for a career in nuclear engineering through advanced research, leadership roles and hands-on experience with the U.S. Department of Energy.

As senior project manager with Facilities Management, Zach McDonough ’16 is building a successful career path at his alma mater.

Kay Wojtowicz ’25 is carrying on a family legacy at UMass Lowell by pursuing a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, focusing on cutting-edge materials research with real-world impact.

Gifty Kessie takes advantage of opportunities to learn and grow – and then turns around and offers a helping hand to others.