FIRE Program Returns to College of Engineering
by Suryatapa Chakraborty (COM’25) photos by Jackie Ricciardi
This summer, BU’s College of Engineering hosted its third annual First Inspiration in Research in Engineering program, which provides an opportunity for high school students to jump into the world of innovation and pique their interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
The program was held in July over two weeklong sessions. High school students participated in interactive workshops that combined theoretical knowledge and practical experiences, guided and mentored by ENG undergraduates and recent graduates.
“The impetus of creating the program is to diversify the engineering pool and get people equitable access to higher education,” says Michael Kelly, ENG’s STEM outreach manager.