Outstanding Master’s Student Award in Teaching

This award recognizes students who, through teaching or teaching assistantship, have inspired and supported the learning of others, positively impacting their academic success.

2025 Honorees

Bridget Dwyer

Bouvé’25, MS Communication Sciences and Disorders

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Bridget Dwyer

Bouvé’25, MS Communication Sciences and Disorders

Bridget is a master’s candidate in speech-language pathology at Northeastern, specializing in medical speech pathology. As a research assistant in the Cognitive-Community Integration Lab, she explores AI’s role in improving fluent verbal expression in nonfluent aphasia. She has served as a teaching assistant for Neurology of Communication and Speech-Language Disorders in Adults Part I. A recipient of the Outstanding Master’s Student Award in Teaching and the ANCDS Fellowship, Bridget is a dedicated researcher, clinician, and educator, committed to advancing evidence-based interventions for neurogenic communication disorders. 

Vaibhav Kejriwal

E’25, MS Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Vaibhav Kejriwal

E’25, MS Electrical and Computer Engineering

Vaibhav is a master’s student in electrical and computer engineering at Northeastern, specializing in machine learning and data engineering with a focus on embedded systems, digital signal processing, audio processing, and digital design. Passionate about leveraging technology to build innovative solutions for underserved communities, he has gained extensive experience through research, projects, and teaching. He has served as a teaching assistant for multiple courses, including Digital Signal Processing and Digital Design, earning the Outstanding Master’s Student Award in Teaching. Currently, he is a data engineer co-op at Staples, working with real-world data and AI-driven solutions. 

Jonathan Tarun Rajasekaran

Khoury’26, MS Computer Science

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Jonathan Tarun Rajasekaran

Khoury’26, MS Computer Science

Jonathan is a master’s in computer science candidate at Northeastern with a deep passion for machine learning. He aspires to tackle complex challenges by developing innovative AI solutions that address real-world problems. His academic journey—reinforced by his role as a graduate teaching assistant in the Foundations of Artificial Intelligence course—has sharpened his analytical and mentoring skills. Jonathan’s dedication to fostering an inclusive learning environment reflects his commitment to educational excellence. Outside the classroom, he enjoys photography, gaming, and music, pursuits that inspire his creativity and enrich his perspective. He seeks to advance AI technologies that benefit society.