Boston University Creating the Societal Engineer

Boston University College of Engineering

Boston University College of Engineering

College of Engineering

CREATING THE SOCIETAL ENGINEER

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CONNECTING ENGINEERING TO SOCIETY.

LEAVE THE WORLD BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT.

Change the world. It’s easy enough to say, much more difficult to put into practice. But it can be done.

At Boston University College of Engineering (ENG), we’re deeply committed to the idea that positive change is not just a possibility but also a responsibility. And we believe engineering, in particular, offers some of the most fruitful opportunities to envision and effect a positive impact in the real world.

If you feel the same way, join us. And become a Societal Engineer.

The college fosters societal engineering through curricular and experiential programs that link material learned in coursework to real-world issues. For example:

T ECHNOLOGY INNOVATION CONCENTRATION—work with the Questrom School of Business to learn how technical advances can become marketable products and drive business

PRODUCING A GENERATION OF ENGINEERS WHO GIVE BACK TO SOCIETY.

E NERGY TECHNOLOGIES CONCENTRATION—learn and advance energy technologies and understand their environmental impacts

SO, JUST WHAT IS A SOCIETAL ENGINEER?

T ECHNOLOGY INNOVATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM—our “Inspiration

In brief, Societal Engineers are quantitatively based, problemsolving engineers who also possess the skills and attributes necessary to make a lifelong impact and move society forward. Our engineers are:

Ambassadors” travel to K–12 classrooms across the country generating excitement about STEM fields and mentoring robotics teams

E NGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS— BU’s chapter of this nonprofit organization partners with developing communities to improve their quality of life

D ESIGN COMPETITIONS—ENG sponsors and participates in competitions that give you realworld engineering problems and help you learn lifelong skills to impact society U NDERGRADUATE RESEARCH—more than 300 students annually work with faculty and graduate students as early as freshman year, often in paid positions

Globally aware Socially conscious omfortable and effective C communicators Systems-level thinkers assionate about, and underP standing of, the innovation and entrepreneurial process from product design to deployment ppreciative of how prodA ucts advance our quality of life while creating jobs and economic opportunity

S OCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS— helping women achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders 2

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CONNECTING ENGINEERING TO SOCIETY.

LEAVE THE WORLD BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT.

Change the world. It’s easy enough to say, much more difficult to put into practice. But it can be done.

At Boston University College of Engineering (ENG), we’re deeply committed to the idea that positive change is not just a possibility but also a responsibility. And we believe engineering, in particular, offers some of the most fruitful opportunities to envision and effect a positive impact in the real world.

If you feel the same way, join us. And become a Societal Engineer.

The college fosters societal engineering through curricular and experiential programs that link material learned in coursework to real-world issues. For example:

T ECHNOLOGY INNOVATION CONCENTRATION—work with the Questrom School of Business to learn how technical advances can become marketable products and drive business

PRODUCING A GENERATION OF ENGINEERS WHO GIVE BACK TO SOCIETY.

E NERGY TECHNOLOGIES CONCENTRATION—learn and advance energy technologies and understand their environmental impacts

SO, JUST WHAT IS A SOCIETAL ENGINEER?

T ECHNOLOGY INNOVATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM—our “Inspiration

In brief, Societal Engineers are quantitatively based, problemsolving engineers who also possess the skills and attributes necessary to make a lifelong impact and move society forward. Our engineers are:

Ambassadors” travel to K–12 classrooms across the country generating excitement about STEM fields and mentoring robotics teams

E NGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS— BU’s chapter of this nonprofit organization partners with developing communities to improve their quality of life

D ESIGN COMPETITIONS—ENG sponsors and participates in competitions that give you realworld engineering problems and help you learn lifelong skills to impact society U NDERGRADUATE RESEARCH—more than 300 students annually work with faculty and graduate students as early as freshman year, often in paid positions

Globally aware Socially conscious omfortable and effective C communicators Systems-level thinkers assionate about, and underP standing of, the innovation and entrepreneurial process from product design to deployment ppreciative of how prodA ucts advance our quality of life while creating jobs and economic opportunity

S OCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS— helping women achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders 2

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ACADEMICS

WORK HARDER THAN YOU’VE EVER WORKED IN YOUR LIFE. AND LOVE IT. You’ll pursue a common engineering core curriculum that combines the math and science necessary to understand engineering principles and a solid general education through the BU Hub, our University-wide general education program that produces well-rounded, socially adept engineers. Throughout your college years, you’ll learn to collaborate and communicate effectively. You’ll develop a well-defined sense of purpose. And you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with students and faculty in the College of Fine Arts and

MAJOR: M ECHANICAL ENGINEERING MINOR: ASTRONOMY CONCENTRATION: AEROSPACE I grew up on Star Trek, Star Wars and comics—space has always intrigued me. Imagine how excited I was to find out I could study at BU to make a career of turning science fiction into fact! I applied as an early decision candidate.

The preparation couldn’t be better. The outstanding aerospace concentration and astronomy programs are a great academic base. And I’ve done research studying the Martian atmosphere and space plasma dynamics at the Center for Space Physics.

Questrom School of Business to create solutions to society’s challenges and the social skills to bring them to fruition.

Groundbreaking faculty.

You’ll learn from the very best minds in their fields. Our world-renowned faculty members not only teach engineering, they practice it. And advance it. From the cutting edge of sub-molecular medicine to environmentally friendly energy solutions, they bring a wealth of experience to the classroom and lab.

LEARN FROM THE BEST.

CHRISTOS CASSANDRAS works toward

CATHERINE KLAPPERICH engineers

THOMAS BIFANO researches

efficient, easily negotiated “smart cities” that pollute less.

His innovative research on discrete event hybrid systems, cooperative control, stochastic optimization and computer simulation also applies to sensor networks, manufacturing and transportation.

medical devices for low-resource settings focused on mother and child health. She is also the principal investigator at the $10 million Center for Future Technologies in Cancer Care.

modeling, design, production and use of micro-electrical systems in optical applications. He founded Boston Micromachines Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of deformable mirrors that allow sharper focus on everything from cells to planets.

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JESSE BATSON

CHRISTOPHER CHEN designs and grows synthetic human organs that are used to help find treatments for disease. A pioneer in tissue regeneration, he seeks to understand how cells interact with their environment and to use this knowledge to control cell function.

THE ENGINEERING CURRICULUM. During the first two years, you’ll follow a common core engineering curriculum that includes calculus, physics, chemistry, engineering computation, mechanics and electric circuits and design. In sophomore year, all students are also required to take Introduction to Engineering Design, taught in the Engineering Product Innovation Center (EPIC), our state-ofthe-art makerspace. You’ll explore programming, the intersection of mechanical and electrical systems and bringing a product from computer-aided design to product design to deployment.

You will also take a sequence of courses emphasizing data analysis, developing your ability to integrate data science with today’s cutting-edge, multidisciplinary technologies. By the end of your sophomore year, you are required to choose a major. Minors and

concentrations also enhance your degree. Choose from electrical, computer, mechanical, biomedical, aerospace, manufacturing, nanotechnology, energy technologies, materials science and technology innovation. Your upper-division coursework will include a series of programspecific technical classes and elective courses in the major.

As a senior, you’ll work with real-world clients on a teamdriven project in which you’ll design and prototype a product, electronic device or software system. This course includes experience in planning, establishing priorities and formal training in technical communication.

THE BU HUB. Along with your engineering curriculum, you’ll complete our University-wide general

education program that has been designed to prepare you to navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected world. Courses are organized into six essential capacities, allowing you to explore a vast array of disciplines and ways of thinking that will equip you to thrive and strengthen your foundation as a Societal Engineer. Learn more at bu.edu/hub.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS. ENG offers you a number of ways to enhance your education including dual degrees, co-ops, double majors and much more.

You’ll find them all at bu.edu /eng/special-programs.

For further details on the engineering curriculum, go to bu.edu/eng /ugrad-requirements.

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ACADEMICS

WORK HARDER THAN YOU’VE EVER WORKED IN YOUR LIFE. AND LOVE IT. You’ll pursue a common engineering core curriculum that combines the math and science necessary to understand engineering principles and a solid general education through the BU Hub, our University-wide general education program that produces well-rounded, socially adept engineers. Throughout your college years, you’ll learn to collaborate and communicate effectively. You’ll develop a well-defined sense of purpose. And you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with students and faculty in the College of Fine Arts and

MAJOR: M ECHANICAL ENGINEERING MINOR: ASTRONOMY CONCENTRATION: AEROSPACE I grew up on Star Trek, Star Wars and comics—space has always intrigued me. Imagine how excited I was to find out I could study at BU to make a career of turning science fiction into fact! I applied as an early decision candidate.

The preparation couldn’t be better. The outstanding aerospace concentration and astronomy programs are a great academic base. And I’ve done research studying the Martian atmosphere and space plasma dynamics at the Center for Space Physics.

Questrom School of Business to create solutions to society’s challenges and the social skills to bring them to fruition.

Groundbreaking faculty.

You’ll learn from the very best minds in their fields. Our world-renowned faculty members not only teach engineering, they practice it. And advance it. From the cutting edge of sub-molecular medicine to environmentally friendly energy solutions, they bring a wealth of experience to the classroom and lab.

LEARN FROM THE BEST.

CHRISTOS CASSANDRAS works toward

CATHERINE KLAPPERICH engineers

THOMAS BIFANO researches

efficient, easily negotiated “smart cities” that pollute less.

His innovative research on discrete event hybrid systems, cooperative control, stochastic optimization and computer simulation also applies to sensor networks, manufacturing and transportation.

medical devices for low-resource settings focused on mother and child health. She is also the principal investigator at the $10 million Center for Future Technologies in Cancer Care.

modeling, design, production and use of micro-electrical systems in optical applications. He founded Boston Micromachines Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of deformable mirrors that allow sharper focus on everything from cells to planets.

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JESSE BATSON

CHRISTOPHER CHEN designs and grows synthetic human organs that are used to help find treatments for disease. A pioneer in tissue regeneration, he seeks to understand how cells interact with their environment and to use this knowledge to control cell function.

THE ENGINEERING CURRICULUM. During the first two years, you’ll follow a common core engineering curriculum that includes calculus, physics, chemistry, engineering computation, mechanics and electric circuits and design. In sophomore year, all students are also required to take Introduction to Engineering Design, taught in the Engineering Product Innovation Center (EPIC), our state-ofthe-art makerspace. You’ll explore programming, the intersection of mechanical and electrical systems and bringing a product from computer-aided design to product design to deployment.

You will also take a sequence of courses emphasizing data analysis, developing your ability to integrate data science with today’s cutting-edge, multidisciplinary technologies. By the end of your sophomore year, you are required to choose a major. Minors and

concentrations also enhance your degree. Choose from electrical, computer, mechanical, biomedical, aerospace, manufacturing, nanotechnology, energy technologies, materials science and technology innovation. Your upper-division coursework will include a series of programspecific technical classes and elective courses in the major.

As a senior, you’ll work with real-world clients on a teamdriven project in which you’ll design and prototype a product, electronic device or software system. This course includes experience in planning, establishing priorities and formal training in technical communication.

THE BU HUB. Along with your engineering curriculum, you’ll complete our University-wide general

education program that has been designed to prepare you to navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected world. Courses are organized into six essential capacities, allowing you to explore a vast array of disciplines and ways of thinking that will equip you to thrive and strengthen your foundation as a Societal Engineer. Learn more at bu.edu/hub.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS. ENG offers you a number of ways to enhance your education including dual degrees, co-ops, double majors and much more.

You’ll find them all at bu.edu /eng/special-programs.

For further details on the engineering curriculum, go to bu.edu/eng /ugrad-requirements.

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RESEARCH

WE DON’T TALK ABOUT CHANGING THE WORLD HERE. WE ACTUALLY DO IT. A BU engineering education is about more than classes; we’re a major research university. A real force. That’s important. Because research allows you to apply your knowledge, explore and make new discoveries. It’s also central to the idea of Societal Engineering: not just teaching, not just learning but also doing.

Just what do we mean by “real force”? Consider this. BU is a member of the prestigious Association

of American Universities, an elite group of North American research universities. Invitation-only membership is highly selective and includes just six schools in college-rich New England: Brandeis, Brown, Harvard, MIT, Yale and—of course— Boston University.

At BU you can start moving society forward the day you arrive. That’s a challenge, an opportunity and, in our minds, a responsibility.

SUGAR FIX Motivated by his son’s diabetes, Dr. Edward Damiano developed the world’s first wearable bionic pancreas.

His goal is to reduce the condition’s impact and give people more freedom.

That’s research that moves society forward.

That’s Societal Engineering.

STUDENT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES.

RESEARCH THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS. A merit award given at the time of admission that includes a scholarship, funding for up to 10 hours of research per week for one semester and admission to a College of Engineering master’s program (with a 3.4 GPA).

DISTINGUISHED SUMMER REASEARCH FELLOWSHIPS.

SUMMER TERM ALUMNI RESEARCH SCHOLARS (STARS).

SUPPLEMENTAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FUNDS (SURF).

Includes a significant stipend at the time of admission for full-time summer research with a faculty member.

Offers funds for on-campus housing or an off-campus allowance, facilitating full-time, faculty-mentored research over the summer.

Students who have secured paid positions in engineering faculty labs automatically qualify for this matching funds program.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (UROP).

This unique, University-wide program promotes faculty-mentored research across all disciplines.

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BU Engineering research contributes to every aspect of engineering—from aerospace to photonics to manufacturing.

Here are just a few of our focus areas:

BIOENGINEERING. From engineering cells that overcome antibiotic resistance to studying brain diseases and sensory function, ENG is leveraging our strength as a world-class biomedical research institution.

IMAGING, OPTICAL SCIENCE & PHOTONIC SYSTEMS. The study of light and image systems is vital; applications range from health care to defense. This research area can lead to faster diagnoses, increase the speed of computing and power electronics.

MICRO AND NANO SCIENCE & SYSTEMS. Our Nanotechnology Innovation Center works with the BU School of Medicine to develop new therapeutics for a variety of diseases. We also work on manufacturing processes for nano-­ sensors, devices and systems.

AT BU, RESEARCH IS NOT JUST FOR FACULTY AND GRAD STUDENTS.

APPLIED & ADVANCED MATERIALS. We’re engineering a sustainable future with fuel-cell technologies, green manufacturing and lowenergy computing materials.

We’re also discovering how biological materials can be fabricated.

INFORMATION SCIENCE, DATA ­ANALYTICS & CYBERPHYSICAL ­SYSTEMS. The Internet of Things is the next generation of cyberphysical methods that efficiently connect our devices and appliances.

We’re working toward smarter communities, reduced energy costs and improved quality of life.

Learn more about our world-changing research at bu.edu/eng/research.

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RESEARCH

WE DON’T TALK ABOUT CHANGING THE WORLD HERE. WE ACTUALLY DO IT. A BU engineering education is about more than classes; we’re a major research university. A real force. That’s important. Because research allows you to apply your knowledge, explore and make new discoveries. It’s also central to the idea of Societal Engineering: not just teaching, not just learning but also doing.

Just what do we mean by “real force”? Consider this. BU is a member of the prestigious Association

of American Universities, an elite group of North American research universities. Invitation-only membership is highly selective and includes just six schools in college-rich New England: Brandeis, Brown, Harvard, MIT, Yale and—of course— Boston University.

At BU you can start moving society forward the day you arrive. That’s a challenge, an opportunity and, in our minds, a responsibility.

SUGAR FIX Motivated by his son’s diabetes, Dr. Edward Damiano developed the world’s first wearable bionic pancreas.

His goal is to reduce the condition’s impact and give people more freedom.

That’s research that moves society forward.

That’s Societal Engineering.

STUDENT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES.

RESEARCH THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS. A merit award given at the time of admission that includes a scholarship, funding for up to 10 hours of research per week for one semester and admission to a College of Engineering master’s program (with a 3.4 GPA).

DISTINGUISHED SUMMER REASEARCH FELLOWSHIPS.

SUMMER TERM ALUMNI RESEARCH SCHOLARS (STARS).

SUPPLEMENTAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FUNDS (SURF).

Includes a significant stipend at the time of admission for full-time summer research with a faculty member.

Offers funds for on-campus housing or an off-campus allowance, facilitating full-time, faculty-mentored research over the summer.

Students who have secured paid positions in engineering faculty labs automatically qualify for this matching funds program.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (UROP).

This unique, University-wide program promotes faculty-mentored research across all disciplines.

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BU Engineering research contributes to every aspect of engineering—from aerospace to photonics to manufacturing.

Here are just a few of our focus areas:

BIOENGINEERING. From engineering cells that overcome antibiotic resistance to studying brain diseases and sensory function, ENG is leveraging our strength as a world-class biomedical research institution.

IMAGING, OPTICAL SCIENCE & PHOTONIC SYSTEMS. The study of light and image systems is vital; applications range from health care to defense. This research area can lead to faster diagnoses, increase the speed of computing and power electronics.

MICRO AND NANO SCIENCE & SYSTEMS. Our Nanotechnology Innovation Center works with the BU School of Medicine to develop new therapeutics for a variety of diseases. We also work on manufacturing processes for nano-­ sensors, devices and systems.

AT BU, RESEARCH IS NOT JUST FOR FACULTY AND GRAD STUDENTS.

APPLIED & ADVANCED MATERIALS. We’re engineering a sustainable future with fuel-cell technologies, green manufacturing and lowenergy computing materials.

We’re also discovering how biological materials can be fabricated.

INFORMATION SCIENCE, DATA ­ANALYTICS & CYBERPHYSICAL ­SYSTEMS. The Internet of Things is the next generation of cyberphysical methods that efficiently connect our devices and appliances.

We’re working toward smarter communities, reduced energy costs and improved quality of life.

Learn more about our world-changing research at bu.edu/eng/research.

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STUDENT LIFE

WHEN IT COMES TO LIFE AT BU, THERE’S ONE THING YOU CAN COUNT ON: EVERYTHING. HANDS-ON LIFE AT ENG. We have two great makerspaces: EPIC—where you can guide an idea through design, prototype and manufacturing—and the Singh Imagineering Lab, a tinker space for designing and building extracurricular projects. You’ll get to know them very well over the next four years.

Because that’s what engineers do. We make things.

At ENG, you’ll be part of a small, close-knit community of engineering scholars, so you’ll really get to know your classmates and professors. But you’ll also have access to the larger, diverse BU community, state-of-the-art residences, a wide array of dining options, entertainment, athletics and a vibrant social scene.

In addition, ENG offers plenty of professional organizations, honor societies and interest groups. Find your niche—from rockets to energy to student government—at bu.edu/eng /get-involved.

AMERICA’S COLLEGE TOWN. Arts, history, sports, dining and nightlife. Ethnic enclaves and hip neighborhoods. Skyscrapers and brownstones. That’s

Boston. It’s urban and exciting.

And the BU campus puts you right in the heart of it. There’s always something to do.

ENG SPECIALTY HOUSING. Living on one of the residence hall floors reserved exclusively for engineering students will maximize your contact with experienced engineering students, faculty and academic counselors.

Female students might consider the WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) floor at Warren Towers. WISE offers a network of students and faculty in science and engineering.

Visit sites.bu.edu /wiseatwarren/.

You can learn more about these special communities at bu.edu/housing/residences /specialty.

DANIEL MBOWENI MAJOR: COMPUTER ENGINEERING

The highlight of my time at BU was building my own desktop computer from the ground up, a dream of mine since I was a sixth-grader in Zimbabwe! Engineering at BU has been an eye-opening experience.

The professors relate the material to modern-day life, which for me personally makes a big difference.

What is really unique is the flexibility to take interesting classes in completely different fields—Sign Language and Gymnastics, for instance—that expand your view and understanding of the world.

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STUDENT LIFE

WHEN IT COMES TO LIFE AT BU, THERE’S ONE THING YOU CAN COUNT ON: EVERYTHING. HANDS-ON LIFE AT ENG. We have two great makerspaces: EPIC—where you can guide an idea through design, prototype and manufacturing—and the Singh Imagineering Lab, a tinker space for designing and building extracurricular projects. You’ll get to know them very well over the next four years.

Because that’s what engineers do. We make things.

At ENG, you’ll be part of a small, close-knit community of engineering scholars, so you’ll really get to know your classmates and professors. But you’ll also have access to the larger, diverse BU community, state-of-the-art residences, a wide array of dining options, entertainment, athletics and a vibrant social scene.

In addition, ENG offers plenty of professional organizations, honor societies and interest groups. Find your niche—from rockets to energy to student government—at bu.edu/eng /get-involved.

AMERICA’S COLLEGE TOWN. Arts, history, sports, dining and nightlife. Ethnic enclaves and hip neighborhoods. Skyscrapers and brownstones. That’s

Boston. It’s urban and exciting.

And the BU campus puts you right in the heart of it. There’s always something to do.

ENG SPECIALTY HOUSING. Living on one of the residence hall floors reserved exclusively for engineering students will maximize your contact with experienced engineering students, faculty and academic counselors.

Female students might consider the WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) floor at Warren Towers. WISE offers a network of students and faculty in science and engineering.

Visit sites.bu.edu /wiseatwarren/.

You can learn more about these special communities at bu.edu/housing/residences /specialty.

DANIEL MBOWENI MAJOR: COMPUTER ENGINEERING

The highlight of my time at BU was building my own desktop computer from the ground up, a dream of mine since I was a sixth-grader in Zimbabwe! Engineering at BU has been an eye-opening experience.

The professors relate the material to modern-day life, which for me personally makes a big difference.

What is really unique is the flexibility to take interesting classes in completely different fields—Sign Language and Gymnastics, for instance—that expand your view and understanding of the world.

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ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHER. AND ANOTHER. AND TO A SOCIETAL ENGINEER. MOBALLIZATION: AN AUTOKINETIC SCULPTURE

BY GEORGE RHOADS IN THE LOBBY OF THE BU ENGINEERING BUILDING.

TERRIER HOCKEY.

Get ready for the most challenging, most dynamic, most enjoyable time you can imagine. So get the ball rolling.

Starting with these highlights of your first two years at BU.

BU.EDU/ENG

INTRODUCTION TO ­ENGINEERING.

You’re working your tail off. Now take some time to scream your head off— everyone does! There’s nothing like your first game with the “Dog Pound” at Agganis Arena.

Each module gives you hands-on exposure to key concepts and techniques relevant to a specific topic within engineering, from brain mapping to wind energy to product design.

FRESHMAN ADVISING SEMINAR.

SCHOOL OPENING.

Get to know the lay of the land. Get to know your classmates and student advisor.

Learn the inner workings of the college and the essentials of engineering. Examine the ethics of the field.

This orientation course is an invaluable resource that will help you focus and get your bearings for the upcoming four years.

INTRODUCTION TO ­ENGINEERING DESIGN.

Learn to convert a product from concept to deployment.

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team on an externally sponsored project culminating in a design competition.

YOUR FIRST TASTE OF EPIC. You’re gonna love this place (see page 15). Along with your fellow sophomores, you’ll be introduced to this hands-on makerspace that just may become your second home.

ENGINEERING COMPUTATION. Welcome to problem solving, programming and design for engineering students.

FALL ARTS FAIR.

All work and no play makes for a dull engineer. Get out and enjoy BU’s Fall Arts Fair, a hands-on, eyes-on, ears-on experience on Marsh Plaza.

ELECTRIC CIRCUITS & INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICS.

Develop a basic knowledge of circuits and mechanics that will lay the foundation for future technical coursework.

AND YOU’RE JUST GETTING STARTED! 10

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ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHER. AND ANOTHER. AND TO A SOCIETAL ENGINEER. MOBALLIZATION: AN AUTOKINETIC SCULPTURE

BY GEORGE RHOADS IN THE LOBBY OF THE BU ENGINEERING BUILDING.

TERRIER HOCKEY.

Get ready for the most challenging, most dynamic, most enjoyable time you can imagine. So get the ball rolling.

Starting with these highlights of your first two years at BU.

BU.EDU/ENG

INTRODUCTION TO ­ENGINEERING.

You’re working your tail off. Now take some time to scream your head off— everyone does! There’s nothing like your first game with the “Dog Pound” at Agganis Arena.

Each module gives you hands-on exposure to key concepts and techniques relevant to a specific topic within engineering, from brain mapping to wind energy to product design.

FRESHMAN ADVISING SEMINAR.

SCHOOL OPENING.

Get to know the lay of the land. Get to know your classmates and student advisor.

Learn the inner workings of the college and the essentials of engineering. Examine the ethics of the field.

This orientation course is an invaluable resource that will help you focus and get your bearings for the upcoming four years.

INTRODUCTION TO ­ENGINEERING DESIGN.

Learn to convert a product from concept to deployment.

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team on an externally sponsored project culminating in a design competition.

YOUR FIRST TASTE OF EPIC. You’re gonna love this place (see page 15). Along with your fellow sophomores, you’ll be introduced to this hands-on makerspace that just may become your second home.

ENGINEERING COMPUTATION. Welcome to problem solving, programming and design for engineering students.

FALL ARTS FAIR.

All work and no play makes for a dull engineer. Get out and enjoy BU’s Fall Arts Fair, a hands-on, eyes-on, ears-on experience on Marsh Plaza.

ELECTRIC CIRCUITS & INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICS.

Develop a basic knowledge of circuits and mechanics that will lay the foundation for future technical coursework.

AND YOU’RE JUST GETTING STARTED! 10

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FACILITIES

THE LEADING EDGE OF THE CUTTING EDGE OF FACILITIES.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PURSUE IDEAS FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION. Pursue your studies and research in the finest accommodations anywhere. BU is deeply committed to engineering, as evidenced by more than $170 million invested in new facilities. It’s where stateof-the-art meets state-of-imagination.

SINGH IMAGINEERING LAB. A flexible, fully equipped workspace where you can access resources and receive support and guidance for extracurricular design projects that you can then take to prototype stage or enter into competitions.

BUILD LAB IDG CAPITAL STUDENT INNOVATION CENTER. An on-campus collaboration space for meeting and working, the center serves as an incubator for new ventures and collaborative projects by frequently hosting contests, workshops and pitch nights.

workstations, computers, conference rooms with video equipment and a staffed help desk.

RAJEN KILACHAND CENTER FOR INTEGRATED LIFE SCIENCES & ENGINEERING. A $150 million, nine-story facility that brings together life scientists, engineers and physicians, the Kilachand Center offers cutting-edge technology for neuroscience and systems/ synthetic biology research, a satellite vivarium and a cognitive neuroimaging center.

These are just a few of the resources available to you.

For a more complete list and in-depth descriptions of our research facilities, go to bu.edu/eng/research /facilities.

IT’S EPIC. The Engineering Product Innovation Center is a 15,000square-foot makerspace that helps create engineers with hands-on understanding of new product innovation from design through manufacturing.

EPIC includes teaching space, demonstration areas, laboratories and product fabrication.

ROBOTICS & AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES LAB. This 5,000-square-foot, self-contained research facility includes a large arena with a motion capture system that allows for experimentation with ground and air robots. The lab also houses a dedicated workshop and conference room.

INGALLS ENGINEERING RESOURCE CENTER. A state-of-the-art facility where you can meet, study, work on team projects, conduct online research or just relax. Resources include study carrels, MATLAB-equipped 14

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FACILITIES

THE LEADING EDGE OF THE CUTTING EDGE OF FACILITIES.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PURSUE IDEAS FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION. Pursue your studies and research in the finest accommodations anywhere. BU is deeply committed to engineering, as evidenced by more than $170 million invested in new facilities. It’s where stateof-the-art meets state-of-imagination.

SINGH IMAGINEERING LAB. A flexible, fully equipped workspace where you can access resources and receive support and guidance for extracurricular design projects that you can then take to prototype stage or enter into competitions.

BUILD LAB IDG CAPITAL STUDENT INNOVATION CENTER. An on-campus collaboration space for meeting and working, the center serves as an incubator for new ventures and collaborative projects by frequently hosting contests, workshops and pitch nights.

workstations, computers, conference rooms with video equipment and a staffed help desk.

RAJEN KILACHAND CENTER FOR INTEGRATED LIFE SCIENCES & ENGINEERING. A $150 million, nine-story facility that brings together life scientists, engineers and physicians, the Kilachand Center offers cutting-edge technology for neuroscience and systems/ synthetic biology research, a satellite vivarium and a cognitive neuroimaging center.

These are just a few of the resources available to you.

For a more complete list and in-depth descriptions of our research facilities, go to bu.edu/eng/research /facilities.

IT’S EPIC. The Engineering Product Innovation Center is a 15,000square-foot makerspace that helps create engineers with hands-on understanding of new product innovation from design through manufacturing.

EPIC includes teaching space, demonstration areas, laboratories and product fabrication.

ROBOTICS & AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES LAB. This 5,000-square-foot, self-contained research facility includes a large arena with a motion capture system that allows for experimentation with ground and air robots. The lab also houses a dedicated workshop and conference room.

INGALLS ENGINEERING RESOURCE CENTER. A state-of-the-art facility where you can meet, study, work on team projects, conduct online research or just relax. Resources include study carrels, MATLAB-equipped 14

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CAREERS

ALLISON DURKAN

MAJOR: COMPUTER ENGINEERING MINOR: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

PUTTING SOCIETAL ENGINEERING TO WORK. Boston University engineering students and alumni are in demand the world over. In fact, virtually all ENG graduates are working in industry or attending graduate school within six months of graduation.

The Career Development Office (CDO) can help you transform the technical mastery and leadership skills you attain at Boston University into a high-impact career.

We’ll help you connect with employers and alumni for internships and full-time employment. Identify career options. Create your recruiting brand. And develop the resources you need to move forward, whether in industry or graduate studies.

Our integrated approach to job success is available to you the moment you step on campus and continues throughout your entire career.

YOUR FUTURE: OUR FOCUS.

BU Engineering offers so many opportunities. I chose BU in part because of the study abroad opportunity in Madrid—it was academically and culturally rewarding. I’ve done research in biomimetic materials, tissue engineering and design automation. I’ve taken a breadth of classes in both the College of Engineering and throughout the University. I captained the water polo team. And in my freshman engineering seminar, I met an alum who got me an internship with Microsoft, where I now work full time as a software engineer!

SEIZE SUCCESS. ONLINE JOBS DATABASE. Create and maintain your online profile, participate in résumé books, research companies, access thousands of opportunities and submit job applications. Our database is devoted exclusively to engineering jobs, updated daily and open only to BU engineering students.

So get a head start on your career. Explore all the resources and services offered by CDO at bu.edu/eng/careers.

ALUMNI NETWORK ACCESS.

JOB SEARCH. Starting your first semester, CDO advisors help you develop critical job search skills such as in-person and online job-hunting techniques, writing an effective résumé and cover letter, managing your online presence and successful interviewing.

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CAREER ADVISING. Stay on the cutting edge of job searching by utilizing web-based methods such as social media.

Our advisors work exclusively with engineering students and employers, and a low advisorto-student ratio ensures oneon-one, personalized assistance.

INTERNSHIPS, CO-OPS AND PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT. Gain valuable practical experience during your college years.

CDO can help you find internships, research opportunities and co-op jobs and relate them to your employment search.

ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING. Opportunities abound for on-campus interviews and informational and recruiting events.

Our biannual, engineering-only job fairs attract hundreds of employers, from global companies to start-ups to research institutions.

Tap into our powerful network of alumni around the world to research career paths, identify opportunities, find a mentor and open doors. CDO puts you in touch.

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES. Our global student base thrives in enterprises, institutions and communities around the globe. CDO can help you build an international career network to leverage as you chart your career strategy.

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CAREERS

ALLISON DURKAN

MAJOR: COMPUTER ENGINEERING MINOR: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

PUTTING SOCIETAL ENGINEERING TO WORK. Boston University engineering students and alumni are in demand the world over. In fact, virtually all ENG graduates are working in industry or attending graduate school within six months of graduation.

The Career Development Office (CDO) can help you transform the technical mastery and leadership skills you attain at Boston University into a high-impact career.

We’ll help you connect with employers and alumni for internships and full-time employment. Identify career options. Create your recruiting brand. And develop the resources you need to move forward, whether in industry or graduate studies.

Our integrated approach to job success is available to you the moment you step on campus and continues throughout your entire career.

YOUR FUTURE: OUR FOCUS.

BU Engineering offers so many opportunities. I chose BU in part because of the study abroad opportunity in Madrid—it was academically and culturally rewarding. I’ve done research in biomimetic materials, tissue engineering and design automation. I’ve taken a breadth of classes in both the College of Engineering and throughout the University. I captained the water polo team. And in my freshman engineering seminar, I met an alum who got me an internship with Microsoft, where I now work full time as a software engineer!

SEIZE SUCCESS. ONLINE JOBS DATABASE. Create and maintain your online profile, participate in résumé books, research companies, access thousands of opportunities and submit job applications. Our database is devoted exclusively to engineering jobs, updated daily and open only to BU engineering students.

So get a head start on your career. Explore all the resources and services offered by CDO at bu.edu/eng/careers.

ALUMNI NETWORK ACCESS.

JOB SEARCH. Starting your first semester, CDO advisors help you develop critical job search skills such as in-person and online job-hunting techniques, writing an effective résumé and cover letter, managing your online presence and successful interviewing.

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CAREER ADVISING. Stay on the cutting edge of job searching by utilizing web-based methods such as social media.

Our advisors work exclusively with engineering students and employers, and a low advisorto-student ratio ensures oneon-one, personalized assistance.

INTERNSHIPS, CO-OPS AND PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT. Gain valuable practical experience during your college years.

CDO can help you find internships, research opportunities and co-op jobs and relate them to your employment search.

ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING. Opportunities abound for on-campus interviews and informational and recruiting events.

Our biannual, engineering-only job fairs attract hundreds of employers, from global companies to start-ups to research institutions.

Tap into our powerful network of alumni around the world to research career paths, identify opportunities, find a mentor and open doors. CDO puts you in touch.

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES. Our global student base thrives in enterprises, institutions and communities around the globe. CDO can help you build an international career network to leverage as you chart your career strategy.

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STUDY ABROAD

FOR ENGINEERS WHO ARE GOING PLACES. Eye-opening. Challenging. Transformative. Inspiring.

Study abroad provides you with the kind of exposure to new ideas and cultures that’s critical to becoming a Societal Engineer. And with so many of engineering’s greatest challenges becoming global, it’s a more valuable experience than ever.

Boston University established one of the first study abroad programs specifically for engineering undergraduates. You’ll take the same engineering courses

you’d take at BU, all taught in English, as well as an introductory course in the local language. And while you’ll work hard, you’ll still have time to explore the region and its people.

We describe four recent programs here. While the locations may change from year to year, this will give you a sense of the variety of experiences available. Get up-todate details at bu.edu/eng/academics/study-abroad.

TANIA TO MAJOR: BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING CONCENTRATIONS: TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND NANOTECHNOLOGY

BU prepares you for the real world. I’ve worked in the Klapperich Lab helping create low-cost, point-of-care diagnostics for low-resource areas. In fact, my senior design project was a platform for detecting HPV. That research let me apply what I learned in class and helped me realize how big an impact engineers can have on people’s lives. I also loved being immersed in a foreign culture while studying abroad in Dresden; it gives you a different perspective.

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MADRID, SPAIN

It’s hard to resist the energy, excitement and culture of this dynamic metropolis. And you’ll be immersed in it while staying with a local family. Depending on which program you choose, you’ll take classes at either the Instituto Internacional and Universidad Pontificia de Comillas at ICAI or a local university.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

A world-class city in a far-away place. Study engineering at the University of Sydney while exploring the land and getting to know the people. Because you’ll be in an English-speaking country, you’ll take a research-based internship instead of a language course.

DRESDEN, GERMANY

Study at the Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), one of the oldest and most prestigious technical universities in Germany.

You’ll also take field trips to research institutions, technical museums and companies to learn more about emerging technologies.

GRENOBLE, FRANCE

Host to 7,000 foreign exchange students every year, the Université de Grenoble offers a great opportunity to get global perspectives while immersing yourself in a charming and captivating French city. The université is also one of Europe’s leading research centers.

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STUDY ABROAD

FOR ENGINEERS WHO ARE GOING PLACES. Eye-opening. Challenging. Transformative. Inspiring.

Study abroad provides you with the kind of exposure to new ideas and cultures that’s critical to becoming a Societal Engineer. And with so many of engineering’s greatest challenges becoming global, it’s a more valuable experience than ever.

Boston University established one of the first study abroad programs specifically for engineering undergraduates. You’ll take the same engineering courses

you’d take at BU, all taught in English, as well as an introductory course in the local language. And while you’ll work hard, you’ll still have time to explore the region and its people.

We describe four recent programs here. While the locations may change from year to year, this will give you a sense of the variety of experiences available. Get up-todate details at bu.edu/eng/academics/study-abroad.

TANIA TO MAJOR: BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING CONCENTRATIONS: TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND NANOTECHNOLOGY

BU prepares you for the real world. I’ve worked in the Klapperich Lab helping create low-cost, point-of-care diagnostics for low-resource areas. In fact, my senior design project was a platform for detecting HPV. That research let me apply what I learned in class and helped me realize how big an impact engineers can have on people’s lives. I also loved being immersed in a foreign culture while studying abroad in Dresden; it gives you a different perspective.

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MADRID, SPAIN

It’s hard to resist the energy, excitement and culture of this dynamic metropolis. And you’ll be immersed in it while staying with a local family. Depending on which program you choose, you’ll take classes at either the Instituto Internacional and Universidad Pontificia de Comillas at ICAI or a local university.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

A world-class city in a far-away place. Study engineering at the University of Sydney while exploring the land and getting to know the people. Because you’ll be in an English-speaking country, you’ll take a research-based internship instead of a language course.

DRESDEN, GERMANY

Study at the Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), one of the oldest and most prestigious technical universities in Germany.

You’ll also take field trips to research institutions, technical museums and companies to learn more about emerging technologies.

GRENOBLE, FRANCE

Host to 7,000 foreign exchange students every year, the Université de Grenoble offers a great opportunity to get global perspectives while immersing yourself in a charming and captivating French city. The université is also one of Europe’s leading research centers.

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