BU Center for Career Development

Yawkey Center for Student Services

100 Bay State Road, Sixth Floor, Boston, MA 02215

Email: future@bu.edu | Website | 617-353-3590

CDS Undergraduate Advising 

BU Spark! TechTalks

Spark! Ambassadors host weekly TechTalks led by Spark! partners, Experts in Residence, and industry mentors from Google, Microsoft, Red Hat, and others. View the calendar.

BU Spark! Mentor and Mentorship Opportunities

  • BU Spark! partners with professionals across industries — from technology to business to government — to support students on their learning journeys, helping with student projects and providing opportunities for skill building. Individuals who are interested in partnering with Spark! on a project can learn more about submitting a project here.
  • Become a mentor. Mentors guide motivated student teams of students in the Technology Innovation Program and X-Lab, helping students take their projects to the next level. BU Spark! seeks innovation coaches, technical innovation specialists, and interaction design specialists mentors on a rolling basis. Learn more about being a mentor here.

Become an Expert in Residence 

  • Experts in Residence get deeply involved with BU Spark! by leading initiatives, providing strategic council to the Spark! team, and directly engaging with and supporting students. Learn more about becoming an expert in residence here.

BU Spark! Consultations and Office Hours: Scheduling a consultation with a BU Spark! team member to discuss career objectives and projects. If you’re not sure who to schedule with, email us and we’ll be in touch.

Programs, Workshops, and Lecture Series