Dr. Bryan Boyer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bryan Boyer is an Associate Professor of Practice at Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, where he directs the new Bachelor of Science in Urban Technology degree. He is a co-founder of Dash Marshall, a strategic design studio that collaborates with clients like Google, IKEA, and Bloomberg Philanthropies to explore how technology can enhance urban life. His professional experience combines design, technology, and government innovation, previously leading projects focused on policy issues such as carbon reduction and economic development. Boyer has also served as the Eliel Saarinen Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, contributing to the academic discourse on urban planning. His publications include notable works such as LEAP Dialogues: Career Pathways in Design and Social Innovation and Design Social Innovation: Case Studies from Around the World. He is actively involved with the Public Policy Lab in New York City and has a diverse portfolio of projects aimed at improving urban systems.

Research Interests

Courses

UT 430, Section 1 Strategic Design Urban Systems Fall 2025

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science