In Focus

Our leading faculty and scholars are dedicated to finding solutions to the world's most complex problems.

Harnessing the Power of Chemistry


Dunwei Wang

In this research lab, Professor Dunwei Wang studies the science that governs energy conversion and storage, and as interim director of the Schiller Institute he leverages the Institutes impressive resources to encourage more faculty and students to collaborate across disciplines.

Learn more about the Schiller Institute's work

Engineering New Approaches


Emma Brace

Engineering Department Assistant Professor, Emma Brace, is researching  how to turn natural, biological materials into useful products efficiently, affordably, and in a way that doesn't harm the planet.

Learn more about the Brace Lab

Improving Palliative Care Research


Karen Bullock

School of Social Work Ahearn Professor, Karen Bullock, serves as co-investigator for an NIH $64 million grant to establish the Advancing the Science of Palliative Care Research across the Lifespan (ASCENT) consortium.

Learn more about the palliative care initiative

Students working in the Hatchery

The Hatchery Makerspaces

The Hatchery is Boston College’s first community makerspace, located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of 245 Beacon St. The Hatchery Makerspaces are open to all Boston College students, faculty, and staff to explore 3D printing, sewing and embroidery, vinyl cutting, laser cutting, garment printing, electronics engineering, and more. 

Companies launched by Boston College students or alumni in the past decade have garnered more than $100 million in venture backing.
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