“Community, Friends, and Future Connections” | REU 2025 Recap

Every summer, the Photonics Center hosts undergraduates from around the country to participate in a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. While the students gain invaluable experience in state-of-the-art laboratories across Boston University’s campus, they also get to live in the heart of the city, carving out an unforgettable summer experience for themselves––and leaving an […]

CELL-MET Featured in NSF Article: “Biofabricating human tissues enhanced through use of gallium”

The manufacturing technique known as 3D printing, now being used everywhere, from aircraft manufacturers to public libraries, has never been more affordable or accessible. Biomedical engineering has particularly benefited from 3D printing as prosthetic devices can be produced and tested more rapidly than ever before. However, 3D printing still faces challenges when printing living tissues, […]