Gastronomy & Food Science Teacher: Taste is “Multidimensional”
In a recent interview with the Boston Globe, MET Gastronomy program instructor Valerie Ryan gave a ranging lesson on the concept of taste. Ryan, who teaches Science of Food and Cooking, told the Globe, “When we perceive flavor, it’s really multidimensional.” “It’s also very strongly influenced by our individual experiences, what’s acceptable in our culture, […]
New Performing Arts Certificate Makes its Debut at MET
Boston University’s Metropolitan College is proud to announce the Advanced Graduate Certificate in Performing Arts Enterprise, offered in partnership with Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment, one of the world’s leading commercial theater companies. Offered as part of MET’s long-running programs in Arts Administration, the new certificate program is taught by veterans of the Broadway theater scene who […]
Cyber-Secure Your Future: CAE Virtual Career Fair Open to MET Security Students
An advantage of being a student at Boston University is access to robust career networks and job resources. Because BU is a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense and Research, students in Metropolitan College’s information security programs are eligible to attend the upcoming CAE Virtual Career Fair, September 27, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. […]
Paralegal Program Tops Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Reader’s Poll
For the second time in three years, the Paralegal Studies Program offered by BU’s Center for Professional Development has taken the top prize in the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Reader Rankings. BU was named the Top Winner among paralegal programs, with ballots cast by 2,801 voters. Providing the essential skills for success in the paralegal field, […]
Gastronomy Director Megan Elias Dishes on the Evolution of the Business Lunch
Dr. Megan Elias, associate professor of the practice and director of MET’s Gastronomy program, was quoted in an article appearing on NPR’s The Salt and Wisconsin Public Radio. Entitled “Working In While Eating Out: The Evolution of Doing Business While Dining,” the article examines how eating and working are entwined in our culture—and have been […]
Actuary Hal Tepfer Weighs in on Study on Presidential Candidate Life Expectancy
With five presidential candidates at age 70 or older, should we be concerned about mental acuity or an increased possibility of age-related death in the next president? This was the premise of a study conducted by the American Federation for Aging Research, and actuary Hal Tepfer—associate professor of the practice and director of the Actuarial […]
“Outstanding” MET Finance Faculty Lauded
Students in Boston University Metropolitan College’s Master of Science in Financial Management, offered online and on campus, benefit from the program’s top-notch teachers. In fact, a new OnlineEducation article cites BU as a school with “outstanding finance faculty,” and spotlights three MET professors who “have demonstrated leadership through their years of research, teaching, and professional […]
MET Finance Director Advises on Safe Travel Practices
In an interview with WalletHub.com, Associate Professor Irena Vodenska offered her insight into how travelers can protect their finances and credit cards while abroad. “The biggest mistake is to give your card to someone (e.g. in a shop or a restaurant), and for the credit card to be out of your sight for a prolonged […]
Gastronomy Professor Sheds Light on the Hidden History of Government-Led Taste Tastes
In her book, Stir It Up, Associate Professor of the Practice Dr. Megan Elias, examines the story of the now-defunct US Bureau of Home Economics, which for much of the 20th century was apparatus by which the American government tried to work their way into the kitchen. “There was a big imperative that the US […]
New Book from BU MET’s Carl Belack Introduces Cognitive Readiness for Project Managers and Teams
Lecturer Carl Belack, who teaches Project Risk and Cost Management (MET AD 644) and IT Project Management (MET CS 632), has published a book entitled Cognitive Readiness in Project Teams: Reducing Project Complexity and Increasing Success in Project Management (Productivity Press, 2019). Coauthored by Ivano Di Filippo and Daniele Di Filippo, the book takes a […]