Agenda

Friday, September 26, 2025
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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9:00 – 9:45 AM Breakfast & Student Innovation Showcase
Start your day immersed in innovation. Meet the student engineers behind groundbreaking projects in sustainability, robotics, AI, entrepreneurship, and more. From competition teams to research groups, explore how BU Engineering students are pushing boundaries—and building community—through hands-on innovation.

9:45 – 10:20 AM Opening Conversation: The Future of BU Engineering
Hear from BU Engineering’s newly appointed dean, Elise Morgan, as she shares her vision for the College’s next chapter. The conversation will explore bold ambitions for interdisciplinary research, inclusive excellence, and real-world impact—and how we’ll get there together.

Elise Morgan, Dean, College of Engineering

10:20 – 11:00 AM America’s Energy Future: Engineering the Transition
What will it take to power a more sustainable, resilient, and competitive energy future—for the U.S. and the world? In conversation with Sharad Rastogi (ENG’91), CEO of Work Dynamics Technology at JLL, leading BU Engineering faculty explore cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of energy—from next-generation storage and clean generation to power-efficient AI infrastructure and a smarter electric grid.

  • Emily Ryan – Advanced energy storage and thermal systems for clean, efficient power
  • Ayse Coskun – Intelligent, sustainable AI data centers that adapt to changing power demands
  • Sean Lubner – Clean energy technologies, carbon capture, and integrated climate-economy models
  • Emiliano Dall’Anese – Decentralized power systems and control strategies for resilient power grids

11:00 – 11:30 AM 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Celebrate the achievements of this year’s BU Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. These leaders are shaping industries, driving innovation, and giving back to their communities.

  • Huntley Myrie (ENG’95), Vice President, Strategy and Business Development – Commercial, Spirit Aerosystems
  • Devika Gholap (ENG’18), CPO, OptraScan

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11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Alumni Spotlight: From BU to Global Impact
Discover how BU Engineering alumni are translating research and entrepreneurship into real-world change. In this conversation, you’ll hear from founders bringing bold ideas to life—and creating impact far beyond the lab.

12:00 – 1:00 PM Catalyst Connections: Networking & Career Lunch
Join us for an energizing lunch designed to spark meaningful career conversations. Whether you’re a student exploring your next steps or an alum looking to connect with emerging talent, this is your chance to meet industry leaders, innovators, and fellow BU Engineers. Make new connections, share your journey, and discover how the BU Engineering community supports one another—across industries, generations, and career stages.