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Alum’s Gift Gives New Name to Computer Science Office
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
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
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
BU MET Leads International Computer Science Education Conference Virtually, After Coronavirus Changes Plans
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
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
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
Allison Coleman
Alumna Allison Coleman (MET’20) Lauds BU MET as Outstanding “Leader in Distance Education” Web Application Developer, California State University, Bakersfield MS in Computer Information Systems (MET'20); BA in Communications, California State University, Bakersfield Why did you choose BU MET for your graduate studies? What set BU MET apart from other programs you were considering? Of... More
Women in STEM Mentorship Program Connects Grads and Undergrads
BU’s official student chapter of ACM-W, the Association for Computing Machinery’s Women in Computing initiative, is dedicated to supporting women in the fields of computing and technology. Now, the student chapter is taking new steps towards this mission by arranging a mentorship program at BU between female-identifying graduate and undergraduate... More