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IGS Summer Fellows Advance Sustainability Research Projects
These fellows, who come from diverse backgrounds and fields, are united in their focus on fostering environmental sustainability and social welfare. More
NSF Awards ENG $20 Million to Help Create National “Cloud Lab” Network
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the College of Engineering $20 million to help create a national network of cloud labs, artificial intelligence-infused research facilities that can remotely run science and engineering studies. The network will allow researchers from anywhere in the country to request complex experiments and tests that they don’t have the equipment or expertise to do themselves. More
Can We Train AI to Read an MRI?
The BU team's smarter AI system for evaluating brain scan images might someday help clinicians spot diseases sooner, saving lives while cutting costs. More
Critical Mass
Together, the College of Engineering and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are tackling societal problems, exemplifying how universities can contribute to the regions they call home. More
Distinguished Fellows Launch Sustainability Summer Projects
This summer, students are working on technologies that might lead to stronger and longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries, more affordable water purification and desalination systems, and more energy-efficient computer chips. More
Better Home Insulation Through AR
In some older homes, 25 percent of heating energy is lost through the walls. Sharon and colleagues are testing a potential solution: customized, highly insulated panels that can be added to existing walls with the help of augmented reality. More
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. More
BU Robotics Club Wins First Prize and Audience Choice Award at Annual Robotics Summit & Expo
The students designed and built a robotic solution for tomato harvesting. More
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 science and engineering, and physics, as... More
Like a Hawk
Suddenly, the only sound is of the wind whistling across the wings—which have been designed to keep the plane aloft without power. You catch an updraft and circle silently through the air with the birds. More