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In Memoriam: Dr. Eric Braude
With deep sadness, BU MET announces the passing of Associate Professor and Director of Digital Learning Eric Braude, a leading authority in software design, machine learning, and algorithms who was a vital part of the MET community for 36 years. More

Computer Science Alum Pair Gains Key Experience Overseeing Data Science Projects as BU Spark! Postbaccalaureate Fellows
Learn how a pair of MET CS alums—one MS in Software Development alum and one who earned a MS in Computer Science with a concentration in Data Analytics—got vital experience overseeing data science projects as postbaccalaureate fellows in the BU Spark! program. More

MET-Led Team Wins Department of Defense-Sponsored Cyber Games Competition
A team representing BU’s Metropolitan College emerged victorious at the annual Cyber Games Competition, put on by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity. It marked the second straight year BU MET’s team placed in the regional event. More
Associate Professor of the Practice of Computer Science | BU MET
Location Boston University, Metropolitan College (MET), Computer Science Department Job Description Boston University’s Metropolitan College, Department of Computer Science, is seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Associate Professor of the Practice, specializing in data analytics or software development, to join our nationally recognized program starting July or September 1, 2025. More

SPLICE: Securing the lifecycle of Smart Homes
Guest Speaker: Dr. David Kotz, Provost and the Pat and John Rosenwald Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Dartmouth College. Moderated by Dr. Farshid Alizadeh-Shabdiz, Associate Professor of the Professional Practice. November 17th, 2023 Abstract: Our homes are increasingly embedded with “Smart Things,” networked with each other and with the Internet, More

Upcoming Computer Science Research Seminar: Foresight: A Game-Theory Hybrid Algorithm with Reinforcement-Learning for Predictive Analytics
This Friday, September 29, 2023 at 10:00am EST join the Department of Computer Science at Boston University Metropolitan College for a research seminar with Dr. Shahram Rahimi, Gloria & Douglas Marchant Endowed Chair, Professor, and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Mississippi State University. Entitled "Foresight:... More

Christel El Hayeck
Pre-Med Undergrad Makes Successful Pivot to Health Informatics Thanks to BU MET Christel El Hayeck Associate At Strategy MS in Health Informatics with a concentration in Applied Data Analytics (MET’23) What motivated you to earn your master’s degree at this point? Why did you choose to fulfill your goal at Metropolitan College? As an undergraduate, I... More
CS Admissions Specialist | Temporary Position
The Metropolitan College Department of Computer Science is looking for a self-motivated and dependable individual to work in a fun, fast paced office setting. The ideal applicant is an adept multitasker with a high attention to detail and comfortable using technology. This person must be trustworthy in their handling of... More
Interview Skills Workshop
Getting ready to start interviewing for your next job? Whether you are searching for your first job or changing careers, we will be providing interviewing tips and resources for those interested in pursuing roles related to Computer Science. This session will be facilitated by Narali Taglialavore, Associate Director, Career Education... More
BCS Search Industry Awards Reza Rawassizadeh and Yi Rong for Best Search User Experience
The Information Retrival Specialist Group of the BCS recently honored Dr. Reza Rawassizadeh. and Yi Rong (MET'22) with an award for Best search user experience. This was given for their work on ODSearch, searching large amounts of data on resource-constrained devices, such as smartwatch, close to real-time. Professor Rawassizadeh and Yi... More