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Mikhail Chertushkin

January 4th, 2021in Alumni Spotlights, NewsBytes

Stay Hungry for Knowledge, Study, and Follow Your Dreams, Says Award Winner, Mikhail Chertushkin (MET’20) Mikhail Chertushkin NLP Manager, Data Science at RepTrak MS in Computer Science (MET’20) What do you find most fascinating about the discipline of computer science? Do you have a particular focus within the broader field? Knowing computer science is like... More

NSA’s Cybersecurity mission is hiring!

December 21st, 2020in NewsBytes, TECH Jobs

Are you ready to make your next move? NSA’s Cybersecurity mission is hiring! NSA’s Cybersecurity mission is charged with preventing and eradicating cyberthreats to National Security Systems, the Department of Defense, the Defense Industrial Base, weapons systems, and more. You have the opportunity to be a part of this diverse team... More

Alum’s Gift Gives New Name to Computer Science Office

November 25th, 2020in NewsBytes

Thanks to a generous gift by alumnus and Dean’s Advisory Board member, Steven G. Akers (MET’94), Metropolitan College’s Department of Computer Science Chair Office has a new name. Given through a naming opportunity at Metropolitan College, Akers wished to honor his mentor, Dr. Anatoly Temkin, Chair of the Department, by... More

Dr. Eric Braude

November 25th, 2020in Faculty & Staff Spotlights, Spotlights

Dr. Eric Braude Shares Professional Plaudits with Student Research Assistants, Is Proud of Their Accomplished Careers Associate Professor and Director of Digital Learning, Computer Science PhD, Columbia University; MS, University of Miami; MS, University of Illinois; BSc, University of Natal What is your area of expertise? Machine learning and software engineering. Tell us about your... More

Aviral Srivastava

November 25th, 2020in Alumni Spotlights, Spotlights

MSCS Candidate Aviral Srivastava Relishes Close Work with BU MET Faculty, Hones Research Skills Aviral “Avi” Srivastava Data Engineering Intern, Red Hat MS in Computer Science (MET’21) What compelled you to return to school and pursue a graduate education? What is your long-term objective? In 2017, I interned as a junior at the University of... More

Cybersecurity Talent Initiative

November 13th, 2020in NewsBytes

The application deadline for the Cybersecurity Talent Initiative has been extended until Friday, November 20. The nonpartisan, nonprofit, Partnership for Public Service is currently accepting applications to the Cybersecurity Talent Initiative, a unique cross-sector opportunity for students in cybersecurity and cybersecurity-related fields, including computer science, engineering, information science and mathematics. Learn... More

MET CS Peer Networking

October 30th, 2020in NewsBytes

Join the MET Computer Science department for a speed networking event where students, faculty and staff will be broken into small breakout rooms in Zoom for social sessions. This is a great opportunity to expand your peer network at BU. The event will be held on Tuesday, November 17 at... More

Excellence in Graduate Study

October 30th, 2020in NewsBytes

Department of Computer Science Honors Mary Mueni Lucas (MET’20), Mikhail Chertushkin (MET’20), and Matthew Schuckmann (MET’20) with Awards for Excellence in Graduate Study Each year at Commencement, Boston University’s Metropolitan College presents Awards of Excellence to undergraduate and graduate students, part-time faculty, and distinguished alumni. This year a virtual ceremony was... More

Warren Mansur

Lecturer Warren Mansur (MET’09), Technical Manager at New York State Courts, “Passionate” About His Role in BU MET’s Online Education and Course Development Warren Mansur Lecturer, Computer Science Technical Manager of Business Intelligence, New York State Court System MS in Computer Science, Boston University (MET’09); BS in Computer Science, Indiana University What is your area... More