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Understanding Spatial Thinking
Michael Hasselmo and colleagues show that different animal species use grid cells—which are believed to help compute self-position—in different ways. read more
Shedding Light on Earth’s Early Mantle
Researchers from Boston University’s Department of Earth and Environment have found evidence that material contained in oceanic lava flows originated at the Earth’s surface more than two billion years ago. read more
Pushing Boundaries for Women in Science
The student-run group GWISE hosts year-round events for women graduate students in science and engineering—providing a dynamic, supportive community. read more
Two CAS Professors Elected to Academy of Arts and Sciences
Larry Epstein, professor of economics, and Paula Fredriksen, professor emeritus of religion, have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. read more
CAS Mourns the Loss of Graduate Student Lu Lingzi
The College of Arts and Sciences is saddened by the death of Master’s degree student Lu Lingzi (GRS’14), one of three people who died in Monday’s Boston Marathon bombing. read more
CAS Profs Make Impact with Technology Transfer Funding
CAS professors receive funding from the BU's Office of Technology Development for their innovative work. read more
Walk This Way: How Early Hominins Got Around
According to a new study co-authored by Assistant Professor of Anthropology Jeremy De Silva in the journal Science, our Australopithecus ancestors may have used a different approach to walking than previously believed. read more
Hacking to Help the Environment
A BU computer science student "hacking" team won Second Place Overall at the Clean Web Hackathon for developing software that helps mobile device users learn environmental information about their present location. read more
Programming Smart Machines
Professor Jonathan Appavoo won an Early Career Award from the National Science Foundation for his work teaching computers to learn from their past behavior. read more
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One Small Step for Man
Were the first humans walkers or tree climbers? An anthropologist puts the clues together
article in Bostonia
Excellent Swimmer, Great Personality
BU researcher: fish show distinct, consistent behavior
article in BU Today
When Robots Fly
Interdisciplinary research team models flying robots on birds, bats, and insects.
article in arts&sciences
Online and Against Authority
Azer Bestavros and Taylor Boas discuss new media in uprisings across the globe
Discoveries Lecture
Rethinking World Literature
Wiebke Denecke, associate professor of modern languages and comparative literature, discusses her critical role in producing the third edition of the Norton Anthology of World Literature. read more
May 13th, 2013 in Faculty, Global, Research 0 comments