Boston University College of Engineering

Friday, May 29.

5:30pm - 7:30pm

at the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University

Join Dean Elise Morgan, Mark Grinstaff Ayse Coskun and Dean Emeritus Kenneth Lutchen, with Nahid Bhadelia and Kosta L. as they discuss how convergent research is key to addressing the big challenges the world is facing.

Stacey Sickels Boyce, CFRE

Part of

Come for the panel and stay for the networking happy hour.

Register: https://partiful.com/e/ae9In9lFKYwuAZaWrQKJ?

🔬Materials Day brings together BU researchers, students, and collaborators to share new work in materials science and engineering. This year’s event highlighted how emerging tools like automation, robotics, and data-driven methods are shaping the way materials research is conducted.
https://bit.ly/4tdVT4H

Join us May 4 for "Frontiers in New Manufacturing: A Symposium in Honor of Ted de Winter." This event explores the convergent frontiers shaping the future of manufacturing, from advanced materials and intelligent systems to scalable, real-world applications. Register Now: https://www.bu.edu/eng/frontiers-in-manufacturing-a-symposium-in-honor-of-ted-de-winter/
Boston University Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Boston University College of Engineering has been ranked among the best in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings for Best Graduate Engineering Schools.

This recognition reflects the strength of our research, the impact of our faculty, and a community committed to engineering discoveries that improve lives through innovation and collaboration.

BU’s FloraSynse team earned gold 🏆 at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Grand Jamboree, often described as the Olympics of synthetic biology. Their at-home diagnostic for bacterial vaginosis uses daily sampling and continuous monitoring to provide a more accurate picture of vaginal microbiome health than traditional one-time tests.
https://bit.ly/4m4vALw

Quantum breakthroughs don’t have to stay cold. ❄️BU engineers are uncovering the science behind room-temperature superfluorescence and what it means for real-world technologies.

https://bit.ly/4dkuXvh

From the ocean depths 🌊 to advanced research labs, Boston University engineers are pushing discovery further to answer fundamental questions about our planet and ourselves.

Led by Professor Ji-Xin Cheng, this work showcases how engineering-driven research can span environments and disciplines, advancing scientific understanding while laying the groundwork for real-world impact.
Boston University Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/40Os2Ub

This isn’t science fiction. 🌱It’s biology meeting engineering as BU researchers explore living systems that can sense, respond, and interact with their environments.
https://bit.ly/4snjT5b

AI has the power to accelerate climate solutions. 🌍 But it also comes with real tradeoffs. BU engineers are unpacking the complexity to understand where AI helps and where it hinders progress.
https://www.bu.edu/articles/2025/is-ai-slowing-climate-progress-its-complicated/