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NSA’s Cybersecurity mission is hiring!

By kimrichDecember 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

Software Verification Architecture | December 3, 2020

By Priyam Prakashbhai DholiyaDecember 3rd, 2020in Events

Faculty Speaker: Alex Elentukh, Lecturer Moderated by: Andrey Blidman, Computer Science Program Coordinator December 3, 2020 Abstract: In this TECH Byte, Professor Elentukh will discuss the software verification architecture. With an ever growing number of various test types, it is crucial to strategically position tests into a coherent architecture, for both, test design... More

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Alum’s Gift Gives New Name to Computer Science Office

By kimrichNovember 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

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

By kimrichNovember 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

By kimrichNovember 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

Immediate Opportunities for Alumni at Enterprise Knowledge, LLC

By kimrichNovember 13th, 2020in TECH Jobs

Enterprise Knowledge, a knowledge management consulting firm based in Arlington, VA, is hiring for several full-time, permanent roles. EK provides knowledge management consulting, technical consulting, design, strategy, and development services to both government and corporate clients, including both clients based in the U.S. and 25+ countries internationally. EK has consistently... More

Why Software Development Methodologies Don’t Matter | November 13, 2020

By Priyam Prakashbhai DholiyaNovember 13th, 2020in Events

  Faculty Speaker: Adam Arakelian, Lecturer Moderated by: Andrey Blidman, Computer Science Program Coordinator November 13, 2020 Abstract: Software Development Methodologies don’t matter! That’s right, they don’t matter. In this TECH Byte, Professor Arakelian will talk about development philosophy vs. methodologies and explore methodologies such as scrum development, which are in direct conflict with... More

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BU MET Leads International Computer Science Education Conference Virtually, After Coronavirus Changes Plans

By kimrichOctober 30th, 2020in NewsBytes

On Saturday, September 5, 2020, the BU MET Department of Computer Science hosted the 16th Annual International Computer Science and Education in Computer Science (CSECS) Conference. Historically, the conference has been an opportunity to gather the global community of computer science educators in person, with hosting duties rotated yearly between... More

MET CS Peer Networking

By kimrichOctober 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