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A student tests out an AR/VR project at the AR/VR festival on April 19. The event was meant to connect students and professionals through the BUild Lab. PHOTO BY JOHN LITTLE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

AR/VR Festival cooks up new virtual technology opportunities at BUild Lab

Amelia Griffiths April 25, 2018

Students gathered in a cluster to watch as a volunteer attempted to navigate a virtual world while standing in the BUild Lab. Spectators were amused as she fumbled with virtual reality goggles and...

Boston University student Mathilda Raut tests a virtual reality device at BU’s AR/VR “Terrier in Tech” event featuring BU alumnus Michael Campbell. PHOTO BY MEGHANA PATNANA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Michael Campbell makes strides in AR development

Greg Chapman November 8, 2017

For Michael Campbell, a Boston University College of Engineering class of 1994 alumnus, “being able to see your stuff making an impact is very rewarding.” Speaking at the first “Terrier in...

AR/VR, a new student organization, invites students to experience VR technology first-hand. PHOTO COURTESY ALICIA HONG

BU AR/VR brings new technologies, competitive edge to students

Johnathan D. Kindall September 20, 2017

Boston University’s new club AR/VR, a student organization focused on exploring the emerging technologies surrounding augmented and virtual reality, held its first meeting on Sept. 13, with 40 interested...

Facebook, along with corporations such as General Electric and IBM, have announced plans to open up new offices in the Greater Boston area. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Roundup of big businesses coming to Boston in last month

Jenni Todd September 12, 2017

In the last month, several major businesses have announced or updated their plans to set up shop in Boston. From General Electric to IBM, here’s a roundup of the news on some major companies coming our...

A place to ‘build stuff’: Touring Boston University’s EPIC facilities

Daily Free Press Admin February 24, 2014

“Making stuff is cool.” So says Gerry Fine, director of Boston University’s Engineering Product Innovation Center, where Wonka-esque pure imagination meets pragmatic, hands-on experience. The...

PTC gives $18.8 mil in-kind donation to Engineering Center

Daily Free Press Admin May 11, 2013

Technology company PTC pledged a record-setting in-kind donation of $18.8 million Friday to help Boston University officials develop BU’s new Engineering Product Innovation Center, officials said. The...

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