A smart cutting board that integrates AI and teaches beginners to cook. An easy-to-use menstrual blood collection device that allows women to home-test for endometriosis. Compostable food packaging and edible, flavored utensils. These are just a few of the creative product designs dreamed up by grad students enrolled in the Brown/RISD Master of Arts in Design Engineering (MADE) program. Launched in 2021, the highly selective, 11-month master’s program focuses on collaboration and problem solving, allowing students to develop iterative making skills and produce small­ and large-scale work that addresses real-world issues and improves people’s lives.

Brown's biomedical engineering graduate programs distinguish themselves with customizable curriculums, clinical partnerships and a collaborative, supportive community that encourages interdisciplinary research and innovation.

As we celebrate First-Gen Day, the Division of Master’s and Professional Programs highlights inspiring stories from first-generation faculty and staff. Youlim Yai, Director of Enrollment Management, shares her journey as the first in her family to attend college and graduate school in the U.S., discussing the challenges she faced and the importance of accessible support for first-gen students.

As we celebrate First-Gen Day, the Division of Master’s and Professional Programs highlights inspiring stories from first-generation faculty and staff. Holly Brennan, Graduate Admissions Counselor, shares her experiences navigating the challenges of higher education as a first-gen student and how they helped shape her journey and build her confidence.

As we celebrate First-Gen Day, the Division of Master’s and Professional Programs highlights inspiring stories from first-generation faculty and staff. Lynn Koerbel, Assistant Director of MBSR Teacher Training, shares her journey toward earning a master’s degree, reflecting on her non-traditional path, struggles with self-doubt and the rewarding process of finding a sense of belonging.

The Division of Master’s and Professional Programs is thrilled to welcome two new team members, Amanda Blazka and Carmen Rowe. With their diverse experience and passion for student success, they will play key roles in supporting the academic and professional journeys of Brown’s master’s students.

Meet the 2024-2025 graduate assistants for the Division of Master's & Professional Programs who seamlessly balance the roles of master’s students and leaders.

Brown CS Master’s student Yumeng Ma (advised by Brown CS faculty member Jeff Huang) has just received an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship for her work in human-computer interaction, specifically at the intersection of human-AI interaction and accessibility. The award is the oldest graduate fellowship of its kind, and aims to recognize and support outstanding graduate students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Dean Shankar Prasad welcomes new and returning master's students to a new academic year and highlights opportunities for personal and professional growth.