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Engineered for Impact

The great engineering challenges of today and tomorrow will not be solved by expertise from any single discipline. They will require converging the knowledge and viewpoints of diverse people from multiple disciplines. The Boston University College of Engineering has created a strategy that seeks to capitalize on, and accelerate, this transformative approach to engineering innovation and education.

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Pioneering research and community accomplishments.

Societal Engineers Answer the Call

November 20th, 2024

Now, instead of walking eight miles for dirty water, kids in Tinet can access clean water in their villages and…

Awards for Convergent Research Tackling Biggest Challenges in Life Sciences

November 14th, 2024

"Convergent teams are advancing fundamental discoveries and catalyzing transformational progress."

Using Light to Monitor Blood Pressure and Track Cancer Treatment Progress

November 8th, 2024

Roblyer and his team are testing ways to monitor biological processes—like blood pressure, oxygen levels, and disease progression—with light waves.

Cathie Klapperich and Joyce Wong

Women’s Health Is Chronically Understudied, but These Engineers Are Charging Forward

November 5th, 2024

Catherine M. Klapperich and Joyce Y. Wong are pioneering research into reproductive health issues, from uterine fibroids to preeclampsia to…

Time Names Bigio’s DermaSensor an Invention of the Year

November 4th, 2024

The skin cancer detection device uses elastic scattering spectroscopy, developed at BU.

Engineered Microwaves Might Fight Epilepsy, Pain, and Parkinson’s

October 29th, 2024

The team's novel system stops seizures by temporarily suppressing neurons that are firing excessively.

“A Force of Nature”

October 24th, 2024

She's earned two prestigious scholarships.

ENG building

BME seeking Department Chair

October 22nd, 2024

The Boston University College of Engineering seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative leader to be the next Chair of the…

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Engineered for Impact

Three key components define our future—and the future of engineering:

Why BU ENG?

# 15

among private graduate engineering programs in the United States

TOP 20 %

of engineering schools in the United States

# 11

research expenditures per faculty member among private engineering schools

$ 128 M

engineering-related research expenditures