MET Student’s Hurricane Aid Work Complements Recovery Research
When Metropolitan College undergraduate student Allie Baptiste enlisted as a volunteer with the American Red Cross last month, to be of aid in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton, she was doing more than just a social service—she was getting real-world experience to aid a MET research endeavor. More
MET’s Faculty Angle: Hurricane Season through the Eyes of a Risk Manager
We can’t stop a hurricane, but we can plan for it. Check out this new video from MET’s new series, The Faculty Angle, that features lecturer Mark Carroll discussing Hurricane Milton and risk management—a field you can study at BU MET. More
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. More
Newsweek Recognizes BU’s Online Programs as Among the Nation’s Best
In a survey by Newsweek magazine and global data firm Statista, Boston University’s online programs were ranked #4 among America’s Top Online Colleges for 2023. More
Dean’s Advisory Board Chair Takes Top Position at Scroobious
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Ralph H Groce III (CGS, Questrom, MET), a proud Boston University alum and chair of BU MET’s Dean’s Advisory Board, has been named president and COO of Scroobious. Founded by BU Questrom School of Business alum Allison Byers (Questrom’08), the virtual platform is dedicated to diversifying the startup ecosystem. Groce, who... More
BU MET’s Actuarial Science Master’s Degree Earns Bronze Award
The Casualty Actuarial Society, the world’s only actuarial organization focused exclusively on property and casualty risks, has bestowed its Bronze Award to BU MET’s Actuarial Science graduate programs. More
Food Studies Faculty Highlight Importance of Breakfast on ‘Chronicle’
Megan Elias, BU MET’s director of Food Studies and a renowned food historian, recently joined WCVB’s Chronicle news magazine to discuss an indispensable topic: breakfast. More
In a First, BU MET Supply Chain Management Programs Rated in Top 25 by Gartner
For the first time ever, BU MET’s Supply Chain Management programs have been deemed top-25 in the country, according to the latest rankings by industry research firm Gartner. More
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. More
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. More
Language Study by MET Professor Upends Traditional Development Theories
After completing a study of 31,845 individuals with language impairments, Dr. Vyshedskiy’s new work proposes that instead of a linear trajectory, where children acquire one grammatical rule at a time (which is what is commonly believed today), humans over time evolved to three different language comprehension phenotypes: syntactic language, modifier language, and command language. More
Acclaimed Brookline Restaurateur has MET Beginnings
A MET degree can lead you to success in any number of fields. Chompon “Boong” Boonnak earned his master’s in administrative studies with a concentration in financial economics, and now he’s in charge of two of the hottest Thai restaurants in town—Mahaniyom and Merai. More
With Aims to Use Data Science for Good, MSCIS Alum Makes Impact with Campus Dorm Climate Research
Chen Han (MET’24) knows what she wants long-term: to secure employment as a marketing or data analyst at a company she feels invested in. She hopes to make a positive difference with what she does—particularly for women in the workplace. But first, the MSCIS alum has some work to do—work that stands to make a real impact on the long-term quality of life of BU students. More
Arts Administration Grad Named Head of Boston’s Boch Center
Congratulations to MET MS in Arts Administration grad Casey Soward, who has accepted the position of CEO at Boston’s Boch Center—the organization responsible for operating the historic Wang and Shubert Theatres. More
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. More