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 head of the Division of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE), effective July 1, 2026. Brown succeeds David Bishop, who is stepping down after 15 years as division head, guiding […]
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.
A Squid-Inspired Fluid Pump Might Make Labs Greener and Less Costly
The ENG team’s fluid pump—which can be used to help study biological tissues, environmental samples, and cell cultures—was inspired by the mechanism squid use to propel themselves through water.
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 to design tools meant to enhance collaboration between state and local officials in Massachusetts, show progress toward clean energy goals, and help leaders identify communities that may need additional resources. The work was developed through […]
We Can Predict Space Weather. What If We Could Also Stop It?
“Since humans have been in space, we’ve been trying to predict what’s going to happen in the space environment. But we came up with a model that could flip the paradigm.”
Professor Christos Cassandras Wins 2026 IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Society Outstanding Research Award
Professor Christos Cassandras, Distinguished Professor of Engineering and Head of the Division of Systems Engineering at Boston University, has been awarded the 2026 IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Society (ITSS) Outstanding Research Award in recognition of his pioneering contributions to intelligent transportation systems, connected and automated vehicles, and smart city infrastructure.
A Legacy of Excellence
Honoring student achievements at the close of the 2025-26 academic year.
Beyond Visionary
Imagineering Competition winner creates dynamic tactile interface for the visually impaired.
Mapping the Internal
New Cheng study peers into chemical activity within living cells.
How the AI in Software Engineering Curriculum Prepares Engineers for Production-Scale AI
It’s become undeniable that artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated nearly every industry imaginable — including software engineering. Yet, when the focus lies too much on model production and not enough on scalability, projects inevitably suffer. At Boston University (BU), our online Master of Science (MS) in Software Engineering for Artificial Intelligence aims to address this problem by preparing students […]