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Interactive Media and Game Development Professor Explains Mystery House Games

Melissa Kagen, assistant professor of teaching in the Department of Interactive Media and Game Development was quoted in a New York Times review of the new video game "Blue Prince."

As the author of the book "Wandering Games," Kagen shared her insight into the aspects of mystery house games like "Blue Prince" that captivate players. 

 

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Spectrum News 1
Burn demonstration highlights the difference sprinklers make

Milosh Puchovsky, professor of practice and department head in Fire Protection Engineering, spoke with Spectrum News 1 during coverage of a demonstration of the benefits of residential fire sprinkler systems. 

Boston Guardian
E-Bikes Can Pose Potential Fire Risk

Milosh Puchovsky, a professor in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering, provided analysis for The Boston Guardian about the fire risks associated with batteries in e-bikes when they are charged improperly, stored incorrectly, or not up to industry safety standards.

Las Vegas Review-Journal
No sprinklers at site of deadly Las Vegas apartment fire

Milosh Puchovsky, professor of practice and associate head of the Department of Fire Protection Engineering, provided analysis to the Las Vegas Review-Journal for its coverage of a fatal residential fire, and laws regarding retrofitting older buildings with fire protection equipment. Puchovsky discussed the benefits of sprinklers, including the additional time they provide residents to escape a fire.

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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.”