Annual Graduation Reception 2008
The Boston University Metropolitan College Department of College will be hosting its annual graduation reception this year on Sunday, May 18th. Location: Dance Theatre (915 Commonwealth Ave, Buick St. Entrance). 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.        (4/18/08)

New Class in Open Source Development Class Scheduled to Run Summer 2008
Prereq: MET CS 673 or equivalent. Builds on previous design and programming courses and introduces students to the technological, social, and pragmatic aspects of developing open source software through direct involvement in an open source project. Students learn to use the tools, techniques, and strategies of open source developers. They become familiar with the open source movement, its philosophy, history and licensing issues. This is a project-based laboratory course. Students are directly involved with and integrated into an open source project. They are expected to be active participants in the project and contribute to the project in various ways.            (4/8/08)

Ian Davis lecture on AI in Video Games available online
If you missed Dr. Ian Davis and his presentation on Artificial Intelligence in Video Games this past November, you can now watch the video online at BUniverse, the BU Today’s media archive.            (2/13/08)

Tyngsboro Campus Networking Reception
Wednesday, March 19th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
For more informWation and to RSVP for this event, please visit www.bu.edu/met/tyngsboro.            (2/7/08)

MET CS 599 Biometrics added to Spring 2008 eLive Schedule            (12/22/07)

Fulltime faculty position – Metropolitan College Computer Science

Schedule Announced for BU Student Conference Information Assurance and Cyber Security

Distinguished Lecture Series presents: Artificial Intelligence in Video Games
By Dr. Ian Lane Davis, one of the top Artificial Intelligence experts in the video game industry.
Wednesday, November 28th, 6 pm

New eLive Program
After a successful launch this Fall, The Department of Computer Science’s new eLive program will kick off its second semester this Spring. Combining the flexibility of an online program with the student and faculty interaction of a face-to-face classroom, the new eLive format has been an attractive option for busy working professionals. Featuring CS 632 IT Project Management.

New Graduate Certificates
The Boston University Metropolitan College Department of Computer Science is excited to announce several new Graduate Certificates in the following areas:

• Cyber Security
• Database Security
• Database Systems and Business Intelligence
• Geographically Distributed Software Development
• Information Security
• Information Technology

To apply or for more information, call 617-353-2566 or email csinfo@bu.edu.

Third Boston University Student Conference
on Information Assurance and Cyber Security 2007
December 14th 2007, 10 AM to 4 PM
Kenmore Classroom Building (565 Commonwealth Ave), Room 101

Registration Open for Spring 2008
Registration for Metropolitan College Computer Science Students is now open. To see the schedule and register for class, please use the Student Link. Questions can be directed to 617-353-2566 or csinfo@bu.edu.

Graduate Certificate in Interactive Multimedia and Game Engineering
January 2008 – May 2009

NEW FOR FALL 2007!!!  BU eLIVE!
GET THE BEST FROM BOTH WORLDS!
Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics in Hybrid (face-to-face and online) format!
Complete your Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics in eLIVE hybrid format by spring 2008!
Have four Saturday face-to-face meetings with our outstanding professors (on 9/8/07, 10/13/07, 11/17/07 and 12/8/07)

• MET TC 625 HB Business Data Communication & Networks (Sat 9AM – 12PM – Prof. Chitkushev)
• MET CS 693 HB Digital Forensics (Sat 1PM - 4PM – Prof. Kanabar)
  

REGISTER NOW FOR FALL 2007 HOT TOPIC COURSES:

• CS 599 B1 Biometrics (NEW!)
• TC 660 D1 Wireless Networking
• CS 689 A1 Data Warehousing
• CS 633 B1 Distributed Software Development and Management (NEW!)
• TC 635 D1 Network Design and Implementation
• TC 775 B1 Broadband Networking

Health Requirements
Boston University is very concerned about the health and wellness of our entire student community. To this end, the University requires that every incoming student (freshman, transfer or graduate) have a physical examination by a licensed practitioner and be immunized against the following common communicable diseases; measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), tetanus, hepatitis-B and (bacterial) meningitis.

2007 MET Evening Information Sessions
You can learn about opportunities at Boston University Metropolitan College by attending an evening information session. Metropolitan College offers students so many options—from pursuing a master’s degree or certificate to taking a course for personal enrichment or job enhancement. Free parking is available for sessions at the Boston/Charles River and Tyngsboro campuses – please inquire further with the Office of Student and Corporate Outreach at met@bu.edu or 617-353-6000.

Security Meeting, June 21st
Of general interest to anyone in the IT community, especially those in the metro Boston area and more so for those that like free software, networking opportunities and go-kart racing!

Colloquium for Information System Security Education
Join us to meet with more than 300 experts in information assurance and academics from the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education.

Student Publications
From the BU Conference on Information Assurance and Cyber Security, Dec 2006
by Antonio Martin:

• A Platform Independent Risk Analysis for Mobile Ad hoc Networks
• Viral Threats – An Examination of Current and Evolving Technologies

Engineering Spring 2007 Career Fair
Friday, February 9, 2007 11:00am-3:00pm
Metcalf Hall, 2nd Floor
Companies looking to hire CS/CSE majors.
Click here for more information.

InfoSec 2006 Conference

Metropolitan College Computer Science Information Sessions
Learn about the opportunities at Boston University’s Metropolitan College Computer Science Department by attending an evening information session. Metropolitan College offers students so many different choices—from completing a bachelor's degree, pursuing a master’s degree, enrolling in a certificate program, or taking a course for personal enrichment.
Free parking is available for all Charles River campus sessions—please inquire further with the Office of Student and Corporate Outreach at met@bu.edu or 617-353-6000.
Dr. Anatoly Temkin, Graduate Student Advisor and 2004 recipient of BU’s Distinguished Metcalf Teaching Award will present.

2006 Information Security Challenge
The Boston Chapter of InfraGard will host an Information Security Challenge for regional undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in information security, computer science, and engineering curriculums. The purpose of this challenge is to recognize students engaged in the research of information security technologies and applications and encourage sharing of information security research and technology.

Commencement 2006!
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FBI Hurries to Get New IT Professionals On Board
IT Professinals will work in the areas of:
• Enterprise Architecture
• I.T. Strategic Planning/Policy and Planning
• Portfolio Management/Investment Management
• Information Assurance/Information Security
• Project Assurance
• Systems Development/Systems Analysis
• Application Software
• Operating Systems/Network Services
• Data Management
• Internet
• Systems Administration/Customer Support
For more details see http://www.securitypipeline.com/175800280

11.22 What is Your Degree Worth?
Those graduating with a degree in computer science are seeing heartier increases. According to NACE, information sciences and systems grads earn $42,375 a year on average. That's up 10.7 percent from a year earlier. Meanwhile, computer science graduates make $49,036 a year, a gain of 4.1 percent.

11.01 MET MS CS Graduate Receives Fulbright Scholarship for Doctoral Studies