Cities Should Prioritize Greenways, Says Urban Agriculture Lecturer
In a recent article spotlighting greenways in cities like Detroit, New Orleans, and Boston, Anne Lusk, a lecturer in Metropolitan College’s Gastronomy master’s degree program, told Time magazine that she believes urban leadership should make further investment in the reclaimed recreational spaces.
Trump Tariffs to Present Supply Chain Challenges
President-elect Donald Trump has made promises to impose raised tariffs on all imports, to widespread confusion and alarm. To help make sense of this pending change in US trade policy, Metropolitan College Associate Professor Canan Gunes Corlu, who coordinates MET’s Supply Chain Management programs, spoke with Manufacturing Dive. One means by which manufacturers might seek […]
In Memoriam: Virginia ‘Ginny’ Greiman
With a heavy heart, BU MET announces the passing of Professor Virginia “Ginny” Greiman, a trailblazer in the arena of mega-project management, particularly given her leadership experience as part of Boston’s “Big Dig.”
Why We Have the Industrial Revolution to Thank for the Modern Lunch
Consider the sandwich. An efficient delivery vehicle for proteins, carbs, and whatever else you choose, it is the go-to midday meal for many, particularly in the work force. But how, and when, did it come to be popularized?
MET Faculty Recognized for Research’s Significant Contributions to BU-wide Innovation
The research of three MET faculty was featured in BU’s Shipley Center Historical Impact Report, a 10-year retrospective on digital learning initiatives across the University.
5th Annual White Hat Conference Attacks Developing Cyber Risks Posed by Robotics and AI
What’s your best defense against a “Black Hat” hacker? A “White Hat” dedicated cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity. This year’s White Hat Conference, sponsored by MET’s Criminal Justice programs, was held June 26–28 in Panykyo, South Korea—a renowned technology hub. Read on to learn all about the proceedings.
City Planning & Urban Affairs Director Yeşim Sungu-Eryilmaz Wins Award for Article on State Control of Cannabis Industry
Congratulations to BU MET City Planning & Urban Affairs Director Yeşim Sungu-Eryilmaz, whose article, “Understanding Local Control in the Wake of State Adult-Use Cannabis Liberalization: A Content Analysis of State Statutes,” won Public Administration Quarterly’s 2023 Best Article Award.
Previewing Forthcoming PM/AI Book, Maltzman Anticipates Need for Human Leadership Skills
What are the project management “power skills” that stand to amplify the power of AI? Let Master Lecturer Rich Maltzman explain.
BU MET’s 18th Annual Project Management in Practice Conference Examines Built Environment, Ethics, AI in Field
Like the champion Boston Celtics, the Project Management program’s PMiP Conference celebrated “Banner 18” this June as it marked that many years of successful leadership in the field. This year’s proceedings focused on built environments and artificial intelligence in project management.
MET Computer Science Faculty Member John Day Wins Prestigious Technical Standards Award
Metropolitan College Computer Science Master Lecturer John Day has been recognized by the International Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS), earning this year’s INCITS Technical Excellence Award.