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A Virtual Send-Off—BU MET Convocation 2021
Though it opened with the familiar strains of Pomp and Circumstance, the 2021 Metropolitan College Convocation Ceremony was, in many ways, a unique affair: the event was held virtually and shared through computer screens around the globe. While this year’s COVID-19 restrictions forced us to rethink some of our traditions, More
Part-time Lecturer in Management
Boston University’s Metropolitan College is seeking applicants for part-time teaching positions in Management with expertise in one of the following disciplines: Business Analytics, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, Innovation, and Business Management. Candidates with strong backgrounds in other related areas are also encouraged to apply. Metropolitan College, one of the degree granting... More
Part-time Lecturer in Computer Science
Boston University’s Metropolitan College is seeking applicants for part-time teaching positions in Computer Science with expertise in one of the following disciplines: Data Analytics, and Software Development. Candidates with strong backgrounds in other related areas are also encouraged to apply Metropolitan College, one of the degree granting schools and colleges of... More
MSCS Alum Asad Malik Pioneers New Social Media Platform, Rubiic, Designed for “Self-Expression, Self-Reflection”
The global pandemic created a cataclysm in everyday life. Asad Malik (MET’21) recognized with the new way of life at home and self-reflecting, one field in particular would be expected to see expansive growth: social media. A graduate of MET’s Master of Science in Computer Science program, Malik noted that brands, More
Marcia Yates
Software Architect and Lecturer Marcia Yates Works on Medical Devices that Sustain Life and Provide Advanced Patient Care Marcia Yates Lecturer, Computer Science Principal Software Architect in the Medical Device Industry MS in Computer Science (MET’90) What is your area of expertise? For many years, I have been a high-tech executive in roles like chief technology... More
Apoorva Tamaskar
BU MET Helps Alumna Apoorva Tamaskar Move Beyond Theory to Develop Real-World Skills Apoorva Tamaskar MS in Computer Science (MET’21) What compelled you to return to school and pursue a graduate education? What is your long-term objective? The knowledge I acquired during my undergraduate studies in India was only theoretical; I didn't have any... More
Dawson Lee Williams
Holder of Multiple Cellular and Satellite Data Communications Patents Brings Expertise to Students Dawson Lee Williams Lecturer, Computer Science; Chief of Research & Product Development for Plum Laboratories MBA, Emory University; MS in Computer Information Systems (MET’13) Dawson Lee Williams is a BU MET faculty member who first got to know the college as a... More
Diego Lopez
Former Academic Advisor & Mathematics Tutor Uses BU MET Degree to Pivot to Software Development Diego Lopez Software Developer at MIT Lincoln Laboratory MS in Software Development (MET’20) What compelled you to return to school and pursue a graduate education? What is your long-term objective? Before pursuing my studies at BU, I worked in education... More
2021 International White Hat Conference
The Second Annual White Hat Conference will take place virtually on June 1 & 2, 2021, and will be hosted by Boston University Metropolitan College’s Criminal Justice Graduate Programs and the Center for Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity. The theme of this year’s International White Hat Conference is, “The Future of... More
Building Your Career in Tech? Ask the Experts at Our Next Virtual Career Panel
On Wednesday, April 14, the Department of Computer Science will hold an industry panel titled "Building Your Career in Tech." Panelists include Jack Polnar, data management specialist at Newton Public Schools, Digisha Singhal, data analyst at BlueCross BlueShield, and Melissa Mednikoff, business intelligence engineer at Amazon. The event will be moderated by Dr. Anatoly... More