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This Master’s in AI Program Is a Cross-University Collaboration. Here’s How Students Will Learn.

Elke Rundensteiner, the William Smith Dean's Professor of Computer Science and founding head of the WPI data science program, spoke with BestColleges about the university's new master's degree in artificial intelligence. 

Read the report in BestColleges
Metrowest Daily News
EVs that catch on fire are harder to extinguish. What you need to know

“They do present a lot of problems for us in the fire prevention community.” Milosh Puchovsky, a professor of fire protection engineering, provided analysis on electric vehicle fires and the unique challenges they present for an article in MetroWest Daily News

Boston 25
EV fires challenge local fire departs with stubborn blazes

Milosh Puchovsky, associate head of the Department of Fire Protection Engineering, provided analysis for this Boston 25 News report on the challenging dynamics of electric vehicle fires.

Boston Globe
MBTA was slow to repair or replace standpipe systems used to put out fires

“These systems have to be ready 24 hours a day, seven days a week.” Fire protection engineering professor Milosh Puchovsky spoke with the Boston Globe about the importance of standpipes, a type of fire suppression equipment. The Globe’s article analyzes records on standpipe repairs following the failure of a standpipe during a fire at an MBTA station earlier this year.

Boston 25
Solar panels are good for the environment and your wallet, but are they safe?

Boston 25 News interviewed Professor Milosh Puchovsky, fire protection engineering, was interviewed about potential fire hazards associated with solar panels on homes. “Just having the panel on the roof would change the risk because you are introducing an electrical current where one was not previously,” he told the station, adding that rooftop solar panels can be safe and effective if properly installed and regularly maintained after installation.  

Facilitiesnet
Valve Problems, Water Quality Can Affect Fire Sprinkler Functionality

Facilitiesnet sought insight from Professor Milosh Puchovsky, fire protection engineering, for the article (2nd graph), “Valve Problems, Water Quality Can Affect Fire Sprinkler Functionality.”