Research

Boston Scientific, a leader in the medical device industry, tasked the 2023-2024 BSC SCOPE team with the challenge of identifying potential alternative materials to make EVT more effective and minimize the judgement calculations needed for doctors to customize sponges to patients.

Our team worked with New Balance to investigate certain manufacturing processes for New Balance shoes at their Lawrence, MA factory.  

The Olin SCOPE team was tasked with designing a device to perform 96 pH measurements within 15 minutes. This first-in-class technology is an order of magnitude faster than current methods and will greatly expedite the characterization of new formulations.

Inclined Impact Tester for Medical Equipment Packaging

Catalyzing the Transition to Electrical Vehicles

This year's SCOPE team developed a method and device to dry thin, delicate sheets of fibers in a way that is time and energy efficient, user friendly, and scalable.

Our objective was to learn about the possibilities and limitations of modern tools and strategies for near field communication (NFC) in various environments for smartphone-powered IoT. We researched existing technologies and standards, designed a custom PCB, app, and testing rig, and provided data-backed insights to Watts to help their future product designs.

The Boston University Wheelock Institute for the Science of Education (BU WISE) has enlisted SCOPE students to help teachers enhance their abilities to develop literacy among K-2 students. The Reach Every Reader research project that BU WISE members play a leadership role in is a part of a multi-university effort that seeks to focus 2026-2027 on improving the ways that AI-assisted assessments can inform classroom instruction. 

The goal of this project was to understand manufacturability and control of a device used to generate electrical power from water flow in pipes to power sensors for smart water networks. 

The 2024-2025 collaboration between Microsoft Research NERD's Project Resolve team and Olin College’s SCOPE team focused on creating a public-facing consent framework for the community served by flok Health. The project emphasizes secure, ethical data handling practices and seeks to build trust within health communities by prioritizing informed consent.

The 2022-23 Ford SCOPE team focused on women in motorsports, with an emphasis on connecting with and building a future community among aspiring women in racing through digital channels.