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Dynamic functional brain network analysis using hidden semi-Markov models
On Thursday, April 22 at 2 pm EDT join the Department of Computer Science at BU MET for its next research seminar with Dr. Heather Shappell, assistant professor of biostatistics and data science at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Entitled “Dynamic functional brain network analysis using hidden semi-Markov models,” this virtual seminar... More
CIS Alum Sean Donnelly Named to Forbes List for Educational Cybersecurity Work
Sean Donnelly (MET’18), a BU MET MSCIS Data Analytics graduate, was recently named to Forbes’s 30 Under 30 list of entrepreneurs on the rise. The 29-year-old cybersecurity professional was recognized for the contribution to the education space made by his company, Resolvn, which provides clients with guided training to detect and respond to... More
New Podcast MET Makes Conversation Examines Issues of the Day
Boston University’s Metropolitan College has entered the world of podcasting. The new show, MET Makes Conversation, will be a resource for listeners to get valuable perspectives on matters of the day via substantive discussions by BU MET thought leaders. In the podcast’s first episode, Meaningful Change: Meeting Demands for Police Reform & Racial... More
Farshid Alizadeh-Shabdiz
BU MET Professor with Deep Industry Experience Holds 57 Patents Licensed by Apple, Google and Others Dr. Farshid Alizadeh-Shabdiz Professor of Practice PhD, George Washington University; MBA, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Alfred P. Sloan School of Management); MSEE, Tehran University; BSEE, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran What is your area of expertise? I... More
Shu Zhou
Alumnus Shu Zhou Values Advice from BU MET Faculty on Both Personal and Professional Matters Shu Zhou MS in Computer Science (MET’20) Why did you choose MET for your graduate studies? What set MET apart from other programs you were considering? Metropolitan College has started to grow a lot in recent years. The MS in... More
MSCS Candidate Apoorva Tamaskar Successfully Defends Deep Reinforcement Learning Thesis
On Monday, February 1, MS in Computer Science candidate Apoorva Tamaskar (MET ’21) defended his thesis, “Data Stream Query Optimization Using Deep Reinforcement Learning,” supervised by Assistant Professor of Computer Science Kia Teymourian, coordinator of programming languages. As our world has become more connected, Tamaskar posited, we have generated more and... More
Upcoming Computer Science Research Seminar: “The Smart Hospital Living Lab”
On Thursday, March 25 at 4:30 pm EDT join the Department of Computer Science at BU MET for its fourth research seminar with Dr. Vassilis Kostakos, professor of human computer interaction, University of Melbourne. Entitled “The Smart Hospital Living Lab,” this virtual seminar will be moderated by Associate Professor Reza... More
Student & Alumni Panel—Interning in Tech
On Wednesday, February 24, the Department of Computer Science held a student and alumni panel titled "Interning in Tech." Panelists included MSCS student Vamsi Krishna Reddy Padala, intern at Labby Inc., MSCIS alum Asad Malik (MET'21), former intern at Philips Research, and MSCS student Shreyas Prakash, intern at Tesla and... More
March 23: Healthcare Industry Panel, “Building Your Career in Tech”
On Tuesday, March 23, the Department of Computer Science will hold a healthcare industry panel titled "Building Your Career in Tech." Panelists include Mike Levinger, chief operating officer at Primaris Healthcare, John D'Amore, founder of Diameter Health, and MSCIS alum Jon Long (MET '15). The event will be moderated by... More
CareerShift—Career Resource for Graduate Students
CareerShift is a digital tool that enhances the job search experience, now available to Boston University master's and graduate certificate students. With CareerShift, it is easy to aggregate job databases, keep track of applications, and research prospective employers. You can store custom résumés and cover letters, schedule follow-up reminders, and... More