A year and a half ago, one MassMutual Data Engineer walked the halls of Boston University as a Spark! Ambassador. Now, Sandy Seedhom is returning to her alma mater, letting students know the sky’s the limit. While at BU, Seedhom constantly evaluated what career path would be most fulfilling. Changing her major four times, the […]
When it comes to compelling screen-based experiences, the UX designers at Red Hat are leading the charge and taking BU students along for the ride. This October, Red Hat’s senior and associate researchers and designers hosted dual workshops that are “two fundamental pillars of the UX design process,” Red Hat’s Associate Interaction Designer Becca Glass […]
Some of your standard hackathons might be associated with the following: stress, tension, and self-doubt. Spark!’s Welcome Back Mini Hack took a different approach. “This is the most comforting hackathon I’ve been to,” Shateva Long (CAS’23) said. First and second year students boldly took on the challenge of creating a game or app over the […]
BostInno recently released their “Top 25 under 25” list, and Spark! alum, Fiona Whittington, was recognized for her work as the founder and executive director of TechTogether. The list highlights young start-up founders making a difference in the community. The accolades don’t stop there, Startup Boston, also awarded Whittington the “Equity Champion Award.” Since its start, TechTogether has […]
It’s not everyday that you play a role in a bill that’s making its way through the Massachusetts legislature, but Spark! students have that credential on their resume. Over the course of two years, Spark! teams have built upon the work of preceding cohorts to shape public policy that could affect the entire Commonwealth. “I […]
At this moment, roughly 16 million people are performing labor against their will. When $51 billion line the pockets of labor traffickers globally, despite illegality, the industry is steadily profiting off modern day slavery. To make a dent in those numbers, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office is developing a tool that Spark! Project Manager, Savannah […]
There’s nothing wrong with asking for a helping hand – whether you’re a student or industry professional. Spark! facilitates that valuable relationship between mentors and mentees through our Engineer in Residence (EIR) program. An Engineer in Residence is an industry expert and/or instructor who has the opportunity to support students along their technical journeys. In […]
When you think back to the last graphic that captured your eye, you likely immediately admired the artistry behind it without recognizing the technical skills that went into creating it. “Do you like to FaceTime your grandparents? Do you like to use the GPS on your phone to get from one place to another? Do […]
As the Class of 2021 transitions to life beyond campus, there are a number of people sharing in their joy. As an integral part of Spark!, alumni reached out to offer words of wisdom for the more than 150 members of the Spark! family who turned their tassels. Congratulations to you Firestarters, the BU Spark! […]
Demo Day concluded a semester of perseverance and dedication by the students that continuously set the bar when it comes to innovation and exploration: Spark! Fellows and X-Lab students. With the addition of the Justice Media co-Lab competing for the Audience Choice Award for X-Lab projects, the Boston University community witnessed all aspects of what’s […]