April 29, 2026 at 3:36 am
Link Budgets to Street Level: Systems Engineering for Urban Fixed Wireless
(to be scheduled in Fall 2026)
Deploying high-capacity wireless broadband in dense urban environments requires more than theoretical RF modeling; it requires a holistic systems approach that accounts for the “chaos” of the real world. This session explores the technical concepts behind a millimeter-wave technology stack originally developed at Starry.
We will move beyond the idealized link budget to discuss the systems engineering challenges of large-scale deployment, including the impact of dynamic environmental variables like rain fade and multipath, and the hardware-software trade-offs necessary for maintaining carrier-grade reliability. The talk will conclude with a perspective on the future of fixed wireless access (FWA) and its role in global connectivity.
About the Speaker: Ryan Lagoy currently works at Verizon (formerly Starry, Inc.) as the Hardware, Systems, and Manufacturing Director. developing and integrating new technology for internet applications. He previously worked at BAE Systems, in the Engineering Leadership Development Program. His interests and experience include systems engineering, RF/Microwave system design, electromagnetic theory and modeling, digital signal processing, and software development.
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February 18, 2024 at 1:00 pm
2026-(Ryan Lagoy-invited talk)
We hope everyone is having a great semester! In celebration of National Engineers Week, we are collaborating with BU AIAA, ASME, and Mars Rover Club to host our E-Week speaker event this Wednesday February 21st at 6:00PM in LSE Room B03 (24 Cummington Mall). We will be hosting Dr. Scott Stadler, Principal Staff in the Communication Systems Division at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. See the event flyer and speaker bio below for more details. Food will be provided, and the event is free for all members. We hope to see you there!
Theme: “Opportunities and Choices in Aerospace”
Description: Dr Stadler will speak on the Lincoln Lab, his background and some of the projects he worked on, and then some career observations.
Bio: Dr. Scott Stadler earned his BS degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, an MS degree from the University of Southern California, and a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, each in electrical engineering. He is now principal staff in the Communication Systems Division at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. He has made significant contributions to the field with work on military satellite communications, free-space laser communications, ground-based and air-based tactical radios, spectrum operations, and quantum technologies. Stadler has worked on various satellite systems for NASA and the Department of Defense while in the Lincoln Laboratory and in industry.
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September 1, 2023 at 8:00 am
We are very excited for our series of upcoming events for Fall 2026!
(To be posted soon)
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