The dual mission of a world-class research university is both to educate, and to develop and apply new forms of knowledge for the good of society; pursuits which are intrinsically linked. As a member of the Boston University faculty, this means “integrating cutting-edge research with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring,” according to Professor […]
Boston University College of Engineering Dean ad interim Elise Morgan has announced the five winners—out of a record 30 applicants—of the 2025 Dean’s Catalyst Awards. The research teams will each receive funds over two years to pursue promising, ambitious projects that cut across disciplinary lines as they aim to solve global challenges.
“We are proud to remain the Goldwater Foundation’s sole private sector partner for the second year and support undergraduates interested in pursuing medical research careers,” said Chandra S. Pemmasani, M.D., founder and CEO of UWorld. “It is inspiring to see how the foundation continues to motivate students to grow in their education and pursue their […]
The prestigious award will support Lynne Chantranupong’s work investigating how brain cells remain healthy over a lifetime, and how neurodegenerative diseases disrupt them
“Congratulations to the 2025 class of Optica Fellows,” said Jim Kafka, 2025 Optica President. “These members are making important contributions to our society and field. We thank them for their dedication and are incredibly proud to celebrate their accomplishments.”
Among the 26 AI research projects, these Neurophotonics Center faculty were among several pioneering AI research forward.
President Biden awarded nearly 400 scientists and engineers the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers.
The inductees this year represent high-profile leaders in academia, industry, and government, many of whom are prominent in their support of the optics and photonics community and mentorship of others.
Boston University College of Engineering Dean ad interim Elise Morgan has announced the inaugural recipients of the Dean’s Research Infrastructure Awards (DRIA). Six faculty members, along with collaborators they identified, will receive funds under a program that aims to support innovative, high-impact research by enabling the upgrade, repair, or acquisition of critical equipment.
Functional magnetic resonance imaging, or fMRI, provides a noninvasive way to study human brain function