Xin Zhang Makes “World Changing Ideas” List for Second Straight Year
Zhang's technology, which the magazine named a 2026 "World-Changing Idea," could make air conditioners, airplanes, and data centers quieter.
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ENG faculty awarded research funding from Hariri Institute
ENG faculty are well-represented in the latest round of the Hariri Institute's Focused Research Programs, which provide seed funding for…
Keith Brown to Lead Materials Science & Engineering Division
A New Chapter for MSE Boston University College of Engineering has appointed Keith Brown, associate professor of mechanical engineering, materials…
ENG Researcher Helps Launch New Clean Energy Tools
Associate Professor Emily Ryan (ME, MSE) is part of a convergent research across Boston University. Ryan collaborated with BU faculty…
A Steel Ring and a Solemn Oath
After stirring and thought-provoking words from Irving Bigio about their coming responsibilities, nearly 350 graduating seniors recited the Obligation of…
Evidence-Based Hope
In a pair of ceremonies leading up to BU Commencement, the College of Engineering celebrated the Class of 2026.
Look Out Below!…
Researchers demonstrated the remarkable shock absorbency of the pomelo fruit, by dropping it from a BU rooftop. What they learn…
Hartwell Award Honors Miguel Jimenez for Advancing Next-Generation Microbial Medicine
Boston University researcher Miguel Jimenez is developing “microbial devices” that use living microorganisms to detect disease and deliver targeted therapies…