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Designing a Vaccine That Helps the Most Vulnerable
"The goal is to create a more potent and broad response with a single injection." More
Accelerating an Equitable Clean Energy Transition
Ryan and IGS colleagues will lead data analysis as Mass. empowers communities while advancing sustainability. More
Envisioning Better Night Vision
Professor Luca Dal Negro is working on novel optical materials for improved night vision systems. More
Societal Engineers Answer the Call
Now, instead of walking eight miles for dirty water, kids in Tinet can access clean water in their villages and schools. More
Awards for Convergent Research Tackling Biggest Challenges in Life Sciences
"Convergent teams are advancing fundamental discoveries and catalyzing transformational progress." More
Using Light to Monitor Blood Pressure and Track Cancer Treatment Progress
Roblyer and his team are testing ways to monitor biological processes—like blood pressure, oxygen levels, and disease progression—with light waves. More
Ramachandran Takes the Reins
ECE professor appointed Editor-in-Chief of top optics journal. More
Lightspeeding A.I.
ECE professor's trailblazing startup shines light on energy efficient AI infrastructure. More
Women’s Health Is Chronically Understudied, but These Engineers Are Charging Forward
Catherine M. Klapperich and Joyce Y. Wong are pioneering research into reproductive health issues, from uterine fibroids to preeclampsia to hormone monitoring More
Time Names Bigio’s DermaSensor an Invention of the Year
The skin cancer detection device uses elastic scattering spectroscopy, developed at BU. More
New AI/ML Awards, from Google to BU ECE
Three ECE faculty members were among the first recipients of Google’s inaugural Academic Research Awards (GARA) this fall, recognizing their groundbreaking work in AI and machine learning. More
Fall Conference Season Brings an Abundant Harvest for ECE Researchers
BU ECE researchers have had a strong start in the current conference season, earning three best paper awards in September/October 2024. More
Engineered Microwaves Might Fight Epilepsy, Pain, and Parkinson’s
The team's novel system stops seizures by temporarily suppressing neurons that are firing excessively. More
“A Force of Nature”
She's earned two prestigious scholarships. More
BME seeking Department Chair
The Boston University College of Engineering seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative leader to be the next Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME). More
These Plants Aren’t for Decoration—They’re for Science
BU researchers are testing new genetic engineering techniques to better understand how plants adapt to their environments More
ENG Students Head to Paris to Compete in iGEM
The undergrads invented a device that uses bacteria to detect toxic metals in farm soil. More
Xin Zhang Featured in American Scientist
The metamaterials pioneer spoke at length with the prestigious science magazine's editor-in-chief. More
BU MSE-GSA Organizes Informative Tour of Greentown Labs for Graduate Students
The Boston University MSE-GSA organized a tour of Greentown Labs (GTL) in Somerville, MA, offering graduate students a unique and enlightening experience. More
Boston University Materials Science & Engineering Graduate Students Association recognized with Chapters of Excellence Award
MSE GSA win the 2023-24 Material Advantage Chapters of Excellence award for their work. More