Boston University
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Welcome!Boston University is pleased to announce a new (June 2002) degree program leading to the Master of Science (MS) in Photonics. This interdisciplinary program, administered in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, will specialize in the science, engineering, and technology of light. The program is offered in cooperation with the Boston University Photonics Center. We began teaching this program during the late 1980's, through electical engineering and physics. As courses evolved, facilities were built, and interest in photonics grew, a more formal degree program was developed. Despite the current difficult times for high tech, we are convinced that the need for photonics excellence will grow, creating rich career and entrepreneurial opportunities for those trained in the technology of light. MissionThe faculty associated with the photonics program at Boston University is committed to creating the highest quality education, research, and professional opportunities for its students. Boston University intends to remain an internationally recognized leader in academic and entrepreneurial innovation for photonics. Our graduates are expected to achieve technical leadership in the development of this field and contribute to the needs of government, industry and the public regarding the effective use of photonics technology. To accomplish this goal, we have designed the MS in Photonics program with these objectives: Instruction: To prepare students for professional careers or advanced graduate study in photonics by integrating cutting edge engineering methods, fundamental science, creative problem-solving skills and application experience in academic laboratories and industry. Research: To generate new scientific and engineering knowledge related to photonic materials, devices, and systems, and their applications. Service: To assist the university, profession, government and community in the development and application of photonics. Boston UniversityBoston University emphasizes the diversity of legitimate intellectual, educational, and creative motives among its 15 Schools and Colleges offering programs to more than 29,000 students. Boston University offers undergraduate, graduate, and certificate educational programs, supports research aimed at discovering new knowledge, and fosters artistic contributions. The University also supports efforts to improve human welfare and the condition of society. A central concern is the individual student. Boston University’s academic programs are founded on the principle that the student must acquire substantive knowledge, intellectual skills, contextual understanding, personal discipline, and commitment to ethical behavior. Programs can encourage growth in these areas, but the ultimate responsibility for success lies with the individual student. Boston University recognizes an important division of duties: the University’s obligation is to ensure a coherent curriculum focused on significant topics taught by knowledgeable faculty members who are also excellent teachers; the student’s obligation is to pursue his education with initiative, open-mindedness, and commitment. Electrical & Computer EngineeringElectrical & Computer Engineering offers degrees at the bachelor, masters and Ph.D. level in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer systems engineering and systems engineering. We have over $6M in annual research, about 400 undergraduates, 50 MS students and about 75 Ph.D. students. We share the Photonics Center, a state-of-the-art 250,000 square foot building opened in 1997. http://www.bu.edu/ece
Contact InformationYou can find out much more about Boston University at http://www.bu.edu . Questions about the MS in Photonics can be directed to any of the links below.
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