Khoury College of Computer Sciences

Break Into Tech: Silicon Valley
2025-10-18 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Northeastern University Silicon Valley, 75 E. Santa Clara St., Suite 150, San Jose, California, 95113, United States
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Your future in tech starts here — join us for an upcoming event

Break Into Tech: No experience required

You don’t need a background in tech to have a future in it. All you need is curiosity — and opportunity. Join other curious students and professionals with no tech background to learn about flexible pathways to a master’s degree in computer science, data science, and cybersecurity, online and in person.

Find your pathway into tech

Attend a Break Into Tech event to:

Get insights into the latest challenges in computer science, data science, or cybersecurity —and how you might solve them.

Discover how your unique background can lead to a future in tech with Align Master’s programs.

Discover the different pathways you can take to build a successful career in tech.

Please note: Participants must hold a bachelor’s degree or be nearing college graduation to participate.

Break Into Tech is for everyone

150+ different disciplines

Students of Align master’s programs come from all backgrounds

About the Align Master of Science

Align is a 2.5-year program in computer science, data science, or cybersecurity that provides a flexible pathway to a master’s degree for motivated students and professionals holding a bachelor’s in any discipline.

Your experience matters — help shape the future of tech

After my undergraduate studies, I worked as a corporate finance analyst in a two-year rotational program at a bulge bracket investment bank. I gained business management and financial analysis skills. I did not enjoy working with the legacy database systems at this bank. This frustration was one of my introductions to tech. … I am getting a graduate degree in computer science to understand the technicalities of building software applications and become a well-rounded product manager. Luckily, I found the Align CS program to help with the transition, especially since I had little programming experience. … I see an entrepreneurial future in merging my love for music, sports, and personal finance with some tech solutions. I look forward to growing as a computer scientist and working on cool projects
—Princewill, Align MSCS ’25 BS Economics

Questions? Please email Khoury-prospect@northeastern.edu

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Study abroad info session for Khoury undergraduate students (virtual)
2025-10-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join us to explore your study abroad options!

Khoury College Undergraduate Advising and the Global Experience Office (GEO) invite Khoury students to learn about study abroad opportunities and tips for planning for studying abroad.

What you’ll learn

Different types of study abroad opportunities

Deadlines for upcoming study abroad opportunities

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Questions? Reach out to the undergraduate advising team:

Heather Wise

Rebecca Beshoar

Martha Levin

Tech Graduate Pathways in Canada: CS, AI, and beyond (virtual)
2025-10-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Canada’s premiere coastal tech hub: Vancouver is the perfect place to pursue your CS degree

Northeastern University is a global network offering industry-aligned graduate programs grounded in experiential learning, and research partnership opportunities to help you gain in-demand skills, experience, and connections to advance your career.

Northeastern Vancouver provides small-group, project-based learning at a cutting-edge campus surrounded by engaged industry partners excited to collaborate. On-site partner companies and faculty labs provide projects and opportunities directly to students. A unique research-based curriculum and capstone course provide real-world applications of classroom learning. Learn how you can embark on or further your computer science journey.

During this session, we will cover key topics:

Hear from Assistant Teaching Professor, Aanchan Mohan, on the master degree programs offered in Vancouver

Mohan co-founded Happy Prime Inc., which works with community members to build inclusive communication software powered by the latest developments in AI. Happy Prime Inc.’s work has received support from InnovateBC and Mosaic BC’s WorkXP program. His research interests are in Machine learning, Natural language processing and Speech recognition.

Learn about Northeastern’s #1 ranked co-op program

Join our virtual session to learn more about the Northeastern University Vancouver campus in Vancouver, BC

Who should attend

Professionals from non-tech fields considering a career switch

Students from non-computer science disciplines

Anyone interested in learning about alternative pathways into the tech industry

Questions? Email Dom Rinaldi at d.rinaldi@northeastern.edu.

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Break Into Tech: Boston
2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Northeastern University, 440 Huntington Ave., Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

PlusOne programs: Undergraduate info session (virtual)
2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Khoury College’s PlusOne programs offer undergraduates an opportunity to accelerate the time to completion for an MS degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, or cybersecurity.

This information session, hosted by Khoury Undergraduate Advising, will provide students with an overview of their PlusOne degree options and a review of admission and progression requirements.

We will address frequently asked questions about pursuing a PlusOne program and welcome any additional questions from interested students!

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Tech Track: How your experience pairs with computer science (virtual)
2025-10-22 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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Join our graduate student ambassadors as they share how their diverse academic backgrounds have shaped their journey in tech. This panel will highlight how each student has utilized their unique experiences to transition into and succeed in the tech field.

Who should attend

Anyone interested in furthering their education with a master’s in computer science degree. Must hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science.

Anyone interested in entering the tech industry without a background or education in computer science.

Questions? Email khoury-prospect@northeastern.edu

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Break Into Tech Social: Seattle
2025-10-22 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ba Bar University Village, 2685 NE 46th St, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
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Meet us for a Break into Tech social to learn how 1200+ students with no computer science background have started new careers in tech.

Our Align Master’s program brings together creative thinkers from every background to learn computer science, data science, and cybersecurity for the very first time.

Join us for appetizers at our next Break into Tech social at Ba Bar University Village (map below) to learn more about the Align Master’s program at Northeastern University.

Please note: Participants must hold a bachelor’s degree or be nearing college graduation to participate.

Questions? Email t.greer@northeastern.edu

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Panel discussion: Intersection of AI, Cybersecurity, and Policy (Arlington, VA)
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Northeastern University Arlington, 1300 17th Street North, Arlington, VA, 22209, United States
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Join our expert panel for an engaging discussion on the intersection of cybersecurity and AI policy. Our distinguished panelists and moderator will delve into essential policy frameworks, including risk management strategies, ethical principles, data governance, and privacy.The conversation will explore the societal imperative for policy convergence, with a focus on secure-by-design AI.

This panel discussion will conclude with a Q&A with our featured speakers in the fields of cybersecurity, AI, ethics, and policy. This free interactive talk will be held at the Northeastern University campus in Arlington, Virginia, offering networking and learning opportunities for professionals, students, and anyone interested in the future of AI governance and cybersecurity policy.No specialized knowledge or experience in computer science is required.

Questions? Please email c.smith@northeastern.edu.

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Featuring faculty and industry experts

Elizabeth “Beth” Hawthorne is a professor and the cybersecurity graduate program director for Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University, based in Arlington. Hawthorne joined Khoury College in 2024 to collaborate with top-notch computer science and cybersecurity colleagues in the Align network and to impact the career trajectories of students. She teaches graduate courses in cybersecurity and digital forensics, and is particularly passionate about the exciting, dynamic field of cybersecurity education. Hawthorne strives to broaden participation in computing and is a former chair of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Education Board, which promotes computing education at all collegiate levels. For more information about Hawthorne, check out her People of ACM profile.

Malihe Alikhani is an assistant professor at Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University, a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution working on AI policy, the ethics chair of the Association for Computational Linguistics, and a member of the Northeastern Ethics Institute. She works toward developing safe and fair AI systems that enhance communication, decision-making, and knowledge-sharing across disciplines and populations. Alikhani’s work spans academia, public policy, and applied AI research, bridging theory, practice, and governance to ensure that AI serves society effectively and responsibly.

Costis Toregas is the director of the Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute at The George Washington University, where his current research interests include cybersecurity risk assessment and organizational strategies, the role of insurance in cyber risk management, the use of blockchain in disaster risk reduction, and apprenticeships and exploring a fuller utilization of community colleges in cybersecurity workforce strategies. He also has a courtesy faculty appointment to the GW Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration as well as a visiting scholar appointment to the Institute for International Science and Technology Policy at the GW Elliot School of International Affairs.

Tom Romanoff is a seasoned leader in AI and technology policy, with extensive experience in shaping public policy that addresses the rapidly evolving landscape of emerging technologies. His work spans AI governance, data privacy, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. Tom works at the intersection of public policy, technology, and innovation, advising government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private sector leaders on cutting-edge policy solutions. Currently, he serves as director of global policy for the ACM, the world’s largest association of computing professionals.

Panel discussion: Life of a Google software engineer
2025-10-23 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | ISEC Auditorium, 805 Columbus Ave, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115-5005
Curious what it’s really like to be a software engineer at Google? Get the inside scoop from a panel of Googlers working on diverse teams, from Search to YouTube, and ask them your questions directly.

Break Into Tech: Portland
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Roux Institute at Northeastern University, 100 Fore St., Portland, Maine, 04101, United States

Family & Friends Weekend
2025-10-24 14:00 - 2025-10-26 12:00 (America/New_York) | West Village H 102, 440 Huntington Ave, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115-5005
There’s something for everyone at Northeastern’s Family & Friends Weekend! Stop in at West Village H on Friday afternoon for updates from faculty and staff within Khoury on the college and programs, and refer to Northeastern’s Family & Friends web page for updates throughout the weekend.

BS/BA Computer Science Concentration Info Session and Faculty Panel (virtual)
2025-10-27 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Join us to explore your academic and career options!

Khoury College Undergraduate Advising invites computer science students to learn about the five concentration areas available within the BA/BSCS degree programs. (Registration is not required; join the event with via the Zoom link below.)

What you’ll learn

Direct insights from faculty who teach in the various concentration areas

How to declare a concentration

Required courses for each concentration area

Career opportunities within each concentration

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Questions? Reach out to the undergraduate advising team:

Kereme Murrell

Jessica Speece

Ashley Tanner

Lightning Talk Series: Building an Android Chess App – From Class Project to Interactive Game (virtual)
2025-10-28 17:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
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Khoury Sparks: A Lightning Talk Series is an engaging, high-impact, 20-minute talk series that connects prospective graduate students with Khoury faculty and current graduate students. Khoury Sparks showcases cutting-edge research, applied projects, and teaching innovations — highlighting how graduate study at Khoury College is exciting, attainable, and deeply connected to the needs of today’s tech industry.

In Building an Android Chess App – From Class Project to Interactive Game, presenter Justin Pak will discuss how as part of a hands-on mobile development course, he created a fully functional Android chess app that brings the classic game to life on a phone. Players can compete against a friend or challenge the computer using a custom-built engine. To make the app even more engaging, he integrated Stockfish, a powerful chess tool, so users can review their games and see how to improve. This project gave Justin the chance to work on everything from game logic to front-end design, showing how a class project can grow into a complete, interactive app.

Join this talk for a peek behind the code—see how a class project leveled up into a full Android chess game!

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Questions? Email m.barton@northeastern.edu.

Walk Wynwood with Northeastern University (Miami)
2025-10-29 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-10 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Northeastern University in Miami, 230 NW 24th St, Miami, Florida, 33127, United States
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Northeastern University in Miami is located in the city’s Wynwood neighborhood, and we invite you to join Khoury College of Computer Sciences graduate students for a walk around the area! From the world’s largest street art museum to a rich, Cuban Latin culture and an active nightlife, Wynwood is a buzzing spot to be part of the booming tech sector of Miami.

Take this opportunity to walk Wynwood to gain insight into the student perspective, and consider how you can use computer science to create your own art or align your passion with CS.

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Please note: Participants must hold a bachelor’s degree or be nearing college graduation to participate. A background in tech is not required.

Questions? Email d.rinaldi@northeastern.edu.

Panel discussion: What’s Out There After Your MSCY?
2025-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | West Village H, 440 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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We welcome you to join our alumni panel and networking event to learn from recent graduates about their real-world experiences and job-search insights.

Why attend:

Hear how alumni landed roles in leading cybersecurity organizations

Learn strategies for internships, co-ops, and full-time opportunities

Explore cybersecurity subfields and how course choices align with each path

Ask questions directly during the open Q&A

Panelists

Kaushik Vaida, senior software engineer, Akamai Technologies

Kaushik works on platform and supply chain security, as well as vulnerability management. He previously worked at Deloitte and PwC and is active in the security community through CTFs, bug bounty programs, and industry conferences.

Ben Leiden, security consultant, Rapid7

Ben has extensive experience in penetration testing, network and application security, and client risk remediation. His work focuses on helping organizations strengthen their security posture through practical assessments.

Chaya Lakshmipathy, cybersecurity engineer, Staples

Chaya specializes in vulnerability management and API security. She has prior experience in penetration testing and infrastructure security, and a strong foundation in OWASP and SANS standards. She also served as a graduate teaching assistant at Northeastern.

Location: West Village H Room 102

Break Into Tech: San Diego
2025-10-29 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, California, 92093, United States

Break Into Tech: New York
2025-10-30 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Jay Conference Fifth Ave, 15 West 38th Street, Lobby, New York, New York, 10018, United States

Khoury College office hours: Bellevue College (Seattle)
2025-11-03 11:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Cir SE, Building A, Room 109, Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
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Attend this in-person “office hour” to learn more about all the programs available at our Seattle campus. This informal session is a great opportunity to connect with our enrollment team, an Align advisor, and current students.

During this session, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Learn about Khoury master’s programs:

MS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science – Align

MS in Artificial Intelligence

MS in Robotics

Learn more about the admissions process including application requirements

Review deadlines and start terms for fall and spring

Bring your questions — we have answers!

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Align in Miami Webinar
2025-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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Are you interested in tech but don’t have a tech background? This information session will show you how to bridge the gap for people without a tech background to earn a master’s degree, in as little as 2.5 years, and enter the tech industry successfully.

Who should attend

Professionals from non-tech fields considering a career switch

Students from non-computer science disciplines

Anyone interested in learning about alternative pathways into the tech industry

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, with undergraduate majors ranging from math and biology to history and journalism. During this session we will cover key topics that include:

Align master’s program

Northeastern’s #1 ranked co-op program

Student success stories

Information about the Miami campus

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Spring registration information session (virtual)
2025-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Khoury Undergraduate Advising is hosting a Spring 2026 registration info session to discuss the registration process, how to triage and troubleshoot any issues that may arise, and recommendations for classes. We end with a Q&A session at the end for students to ask questions.

Join the Zoom meeting

Questions? Reach out to the undergraduate advising team:

L. Boco

Bridie Mager

Heather Wise

Tech Track: Dedicated support and services – learn from your peers (virtual)
2025-11-05 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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During this event, we will explore the various resources and support provided by Khoury College to help ensure your success throughout your academic journey and future career. Students will also share their experiences and insights about the resources they’ve used while navigating the program.

Who should attend

Anyone interested in furthering their education with a master’s in computer science degree. Must hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science.

Anyone interested in entering the tech industry without a background or education in computer science.

Questions? Email khoury-prospect@northeastern.edu.

Learn more about Khoury College’s graduate student ambassador team.

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Break Into Tech: Los Angeles
2025-11-05 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | UCLA Career Center, 501 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

Khoury PhD Town Hall (hybrid/Boston)
2025-11-06 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | West Village H, 440 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Please join Amal Ahmed, professor and Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, Kellie Melchin, Assistant Dean of Graduate Administration, Laura Adrien, Assistant Director of PhD Student Services, and Pete Morency, Graduate Programs Coordinator for the Fall 2025 PhD Town Hall on Thursday, 6 November from 12:00-1:30pm in person in WVH 366 or virtually on Teams.

This event is an opportunity for the PhD community to come together to learn about College initiatives and goals, share information, increase transparency, and provide another platform for feedback.

What’s on your mind? Please take a moment to share your feedback as we prepare this semester’s Town Hall agenda and check out topics from our previous Town Halls on the PhD Resource Center.

Khoury in Miami Webinar
2025-11-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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What can graduate school offer you? At Khoury College of Computer Sciences, we believe computer science is for everyone — with the power to make the world a better place. That’s why we design flexible programs, grounded in rigor, opportunity, and experience. It’s why we collaborate with industry and community partners on the technologies that shape our collective future. And it’s why we seek curious thinkers with diverse backgrounds, because multiple perspectives lead to life-changing discoveries.

During this session, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Explore the master’s programs offered in Miami

Learn about Northeastern’s #1 ranked co-op program

Hear more about our Miami campus

Join our virtual session to learn more about the Northeastern University Miami campus in Wynwood!

Who should attend

Professionals and students from non-tech fields considering a career switch

Professionals and students with a tech background looking to further their education in computer science

Anyone interested in learning about alternative pathways into the tech industry

Questions? Email d.rinaldi@northeastern.edu.

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Cafecito with Northeastern University in Miami
2025-11-08 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Libertino Cafe, 220 NW 24th St., Miami, Florida, 33127, United States
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What can graduate school offer you? At Khoury College of Computer Sciences, we believe computer science is for everyone — with the power to make the world a better place. That’s why we design flexible programs, grounded in rigor, opportunity, and experience. It’s why we collaborate with industry and community partners on the technologies that shape our collective future. And it’s why we seek curious thinkers with diverse backgrounds, because multiple perspectives lead to life-changing discoveries.

Stop by to have a cup of coffee with us at Libertino Cafe and let’s chat about how you can further your career in the tech field or start an exciting new career through the Align Master’s program.

Who should attend

Professionals from non-tech fields considering a career switch

Students from non-computer science disciplines

Anyone interested in learning about alternative pathways into the tech industry

Please note: Participants must hold a bachelor’s degree or be nearing college graduation to participate.

Questions? Email d.rinaldi@northeastern.edu.

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Information session: Undergraduate research at Khoury College (virtual)
2025-11-12 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Are you looking to expand your tech interest or explore opportunities to prepare for the industry or graduate programs? Learn about undergraduate research opportunities in Khoury College with Professor Ariel Hamlin, current Khoury upperclass students, and undergraduate academic advisors. If you’re unsure where to start or just curious, join us via Zoom to learn more about how to kick-start your research journey!

Join the Zoom meeting on Nov. 12

Dialogue information session: Software Engineering and Innovation in Australia (virtual)
2025-11-12 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Join our upcoming information session on Dialogue of Civilizations: Software Engineering and Innovation (summer 1) for a detailed overview of the program and to connect with faculty leaders.

Visit Software Engineering and Innovation in Australia’s program page for more information on how to apply.

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Lightning Talk Series: Computing —Where It’s Been, Where It’s Going: A Professor’s Journey (virtual)
2025-11-12 18:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
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Khoury Sparks: A Lightning Talk Series is an engaging, high-impact, 20-minute talk series that connects prospective graduate students with Khoury faculty and current graduate students. Khoury Sparks showcases cutting-edge research, applied projects, and teaching innovations — highlighting how graduate study at Khoury College is exciting, attainable, and deeply connected to the needs of today’s tech industry.

In Computing: Where It’s Been, Where It’s Going – A Professor’s Journey, participants will step into the thrilling world of computing with Dr. Elizabeth K. Hawthorne, who will take you on a whirlwind tour from Alan Turing — the pioneer who sparked the age of AI — to the mind-blowing possibilities of 21st-century artificial intelligence. Along the way, you’ll hear her personal journey as a computing student and professor, starting before the Internet even existed, and learn how that path led her to directing cybersecurity programs at Northeastern’s Arlington, VA campus.

Walk away inspired, with a new appreciation for the history of computing, excitement about AI’s future, and a clear glimpse of the incredible career opportunities in cybersecurity that could be yours. Whether you’re curious about technology or ready to shape the next wave of innovation, this talk will leave you energized and ready to dive in!

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Questions? Email m.barton@northeastern.edu.

Networking discussion: "Taco 'bout Tech" with Northeastern University (Miami)
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Tacology, 2701 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, Florida, 33127, United States
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Are you looking for more opportunities to network and discuss tech in Miami? Register now for this informal chance to meet like-minded individuals. Whether you’re currently working in tech or looking for a career change, this is the event for you.

Meet faculty from Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences and dive into a discussion on relevant topics within computer science. From AI to understanding how you can make an impact through computer science in your community, the conversation is endless. Join us for appetizers at Tacology in Miami (map below) to learn more about the Align Master’s program at Northeastern University.

Please note: Participants must hold a bachelor’s degree or be nearing college graduation to participate.

Questions? Email d.rinaldi@northeastern.edu

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