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Kenn Sebesta, the executive director of the Robotics and Autonomous System Technology Innovation Center (RASTIC), uses the robotics testing area. RASTIC, which officially opened on Monday, gives undergraduate and graduate engineering students the opportunity to develop the skills applicable to the Robotics industry. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

RASTIC, new robotics lab opens on campus

Gia Shin March 7, 2024
On Monday, The Robotics and Autonomous Systems Teaching and Innovation Center officially opened its doors to the public.
Remi Chester and Prianna Sharan. Chester and Sharan are the founders of Popple, a social media app to connect people. ISABELLA OLAND/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Find your people with Popple: an app launched by BU students

Kara Mihm February 14, 2024
BU juniors Remi Chester and Prianna Sharan noticed the difficulty of making plans and finding friends as busy college students, so they developed Popple, a social networking platform that creates real-world connections.
Fiona Whittington

COM alum Fiona Whittington promoted inclusion at BU, now sparks change for women in tech

Mara Mellits November 7, 2023
2024 Women of Impact Honoree and COM alum Fiona Whittington was not an average advertising student during her time at BU.
Boston University freshman Josh Mayer

BU freshman works to bring networking into the next generation with ‘OintTag’

Amanda Brynn Birbara March 3, 2023
Josh Mayer's OintTag is a small circular sticker that goes on your phone case that makes it possible to share a link with a person without them opening their phone or typing out a link to a certain website or app.
Sustainability innovation seed grant

BU entices students to address sustainability issues with new grant

Hannah Eaton February 10, 2022
Applications for the “Sustainability Innovation Seed Grant” from Innovate@BU are open until February 21.
YMCA hunger challenge partnership with BU

BUild Lab and Innovate@BU offer $10,000 prize for remedy to food insecurity

Metta Santoso February 3, 2022
A new challenge is available for students from innovate@bu and the YMCA of Greater Boston to win $10,000 prize. Applications close March 1.
Amor Plantae, whose initiative aims to treat mental health patients through plant-based medicines, was selected as the audience favorite in the Boston University BUild Lab’s Wellbeing: Reimagined, Renewed, Revitalized Challenge. COURTESY OF GEENA GRANT

Wellbeing showcase features student ventures

Ava Berger December 9, 2021
Eleven student-led projects were chosen for $500 seed grants.
From left to right: Judy Braha, Julie Leven, Micah Rosegrant and Jonathan Allen composed Monday’s cross-department panel on the topic of creative entrepreneurship and innovation between the arts and other industries. MOHAN GE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Creative entrepreneurship panel redefines innovation

Ava Berger November 12, 2021
The panel aimed to include creatives in business and innovation discussions.
Boston University Arts Initiative partnered with Innovate@BU to put on “Painting and Popcorn” Friday for students to stop by the BUild lab to paint ceramic pots while eating popcorn. EMILY PAULS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU community, first-gen students get creative at BU Arts Initiative’s ‘First Friday’ event

Emily Pauls November 8, 2021
At Painting and Popcorn, students painted flower pots and snacked in the BUild Lab.
The BUild Lab interior. Innovate@BU is hosting a conversation between three local female entrepreneurs of color at the BUild lab tonight, mediated by this year’s Innovator in Residence Jonathan Allen. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

PREVIEW: Innovate@BU to hold speaker series, fifth annual Cannabis Competition finale this month

Jesús Marrero Suárez November 3, 2021
Panel and competition finale among major Innovate@BU events to take place in November.
Boston University BUild Lab’s current Innovator in Residence Jonathan Allen. Allen said he wants students to see themselves as innovators in their desired fields and be able to use the Lab’s programs and resources regardless of their major. COURTESY OF GEENA GRANT

New BUild Lab Innovator in Residence Jonathan Allen aims to support student entrepreneurship

Emily Pauls October 21, 2021
With the BUild Lab, Allen will offer office hours, host a speaker series and share his own experiences.
From left to right: Hailey Hart-Thompson, Yasmin Morais and Fiona Whittington. The three are Boston University alumni recognized for their entrepreneurship by BostInno’s 25 Under 25. ILLUSTRATION BY CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

TERRIERS IN BIZ: BostInno’s 25 Under 25 recognizes past BU Terriers

Divya Sood October 6, 2021
Three BUild Lab alumni are featured by Boston Business Journal for their individual start-ups.
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