ECE Alumna, Rosalind Wynne, advances fiber optic research
Boston University alumna Rosalind Wynne (ENG’01, ENG’05) is an award-winning African-American engineer.
Category: Spotlight Alumni
State Representative Tackling Societal Challenges
Massachusetts State Representative Vitolo earned Bachelor’s Degrees of Science in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, and Economics. His aptitude for solving mathematical applications and drive to address community problems led him towards operation research. At Boston University, he connected the dots. In 2011, he graduated from BU with a Ph.D. degree in Systems Engineering and the know-how to make a difference in the world.
Taking His Time: Ian Schon (ENG’12) makes analog watches in a digital world
In the video above, watch as Ian Schon (ENG’12) makes watches in his Allston studio. A mechanical engineer, he opened Schon Horology earlier this year to sell wristwatches he designs and makes himself.
Distinguished Alumni Awards Honor Three ENG Grads
The College of Engineering honored three alumni for their career achievements and for the support they have given their alma mater and community during BU Alumni Weekend ceremony in September. After a welcoming address from Dean Kenneth R. Lutchen, two current students introduced the three 2018 honorees – Larry Leszczynski (BME ’85, ’87), Anne Hines (BME ’85) and Tonie Leatherberry (ME ’85).
A Room with a View: MSE Alum Shakes Up the Common Window
MSE alum Roa Mulpuri (’92, ’96), CEO of View, has created dynamic window glass that can lower a building’s energy consumption by about 20 percent, and can be controlled by an app.
Engineering Your Career
When engineering students learn early how to design a solution—whether it’s a new medical device or a streamlined warehouse design—and take into account factors like sustainability and commercialization, solutions can become innovations.
Bridge Builders
There can be a wide gap between new medical devices doctors need and the ones companies decide to make. This disconnect can leave doctors accepting something like a surgical instrument that hasn’t been redesigned in half century even when it can cause medical problems. Now, what started out as a year-long practical course for master’s students in Boston University’s biomedical engineering department, has turned into a way to help close that gap.
Design, Engineer, Iterate, Build: The Ian Schon (ENG’12) Story
When it comes to your career path, Ian Schon (ENG’12) advises students to think like engineers – formulate a hypothesis, […]
Distinguished Alumni Awards Honor ENG Graduates
by Liz Sheeley The College of Engineering honored three alumni for their career achievements and for the support they have […]
Jing Zhang
While at BU, Jing Zhang earned a PhD in Systems Engineering. Year of Graduation: 2017 Current Title: Research Scientist Company: Mitsubishi […]