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China
Special Report: A generation comes to learn, and returns to build 出国留学，回国贡献，一代新人茁壮成长
Fortunate Ones
Defined by being only children and empowered by a roaring economy, Chinese students are seizing the best college education in the world
Visiting Scholars
As Chinese students meet the challenges of a new language and new ways to learn, higher education finds new ways to welcome them
Nation Builders
China’s nextgen returns home with ideas and skills that will energize business and influence economies around the world
Really Quick Dry
Mimicking nature and going one better
Finding Planets Before They Happen
Astronomer Catherine Espaillat probes the puzzle of planetary formation
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Know What’s Good for Your Health? Artificial Intelligence
Data and algorithms can spot medical concerns early and point to solutions
Crowdsourcing a Second Bill of Rights? ENG Professor Wants to Give It a Shot
Greg Blonder says our leaders often obstruct the public’s will
A Dead Humpback, a Team of Scientists, a Race for Answers
Did noise pollution in the ocean contribute to her death in the waters off Cape Cod? Her whale ears may hold important clues
Shari Davis (Sargent’10,’12) among 20 Obama Fellows Named Worldwide
“The Obamas represent…the reality that ceilings can and should be broken”
Natick’s World War II Museum Commemorates 75th Anniversary of D-Day
Founder Ken Rendell, who studied business at BU, has created special exhibition
Stan Sclaroff Named Dean of Arts & Sciences
After nationwide search, interim dean chosen for strong and consistent leadership
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Know What’s Good for Your Health? Artificial Intelligence
Data and algorithms can spot medical concerns early and point to solutions
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Crowdsourcing a Second Bill of Rights? ENG Professor Wants to Give It a Shot
Greg Blonder says our leaders often obstruct the public’s will
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A Dead Humpback, a Team of Scientists, a Race for Answers
Did noise pollution in the ocean contribute to her death in the waters off Cape Cod? Her whale ears may hold important clues
Inside Winter-Spring 2014
China
Special Report: A generation comes to learn, and returns to build 出国留学，回国贡献，一代新人茁壮成长
Fortunate Ones
Defined by being only children and empowered by a roaring economy, Chinese students are seizing the best college education in the world
Visiting Scholars
As Chinese students meet the challenges of a new language and new ways to learn, higher education finds new ways to welcome them
Nation Builders
China’s nextgen returns home with ideas and skills that will energize business and influence economies around the world
Really Quick Dry
Mimicking nature and going one better
Finding Planets Before They Happen
Astronomer Catherine Espaillat probes the puzzle of planetary formation
An Apt Remembrance
An alum looks to the School of Medicine to honor his parents
What Really Happened to TWA Flight 800?
Kristina Borjesson’s documentary suggests that 1996 flight was downed by missiles
2013 Alumni Network Award Winners Are Announced
Alumni volunteers around the globe are recognized for their contributions to the BU alumni experience
Thomas Fauls Blended Creative Background and New Technologies
COM advertising prof defined by his love of teaching
An “Unrelentingly Active Mind”
Samuel McCracken was longtime assistant to President John Silber
Faculty Obituaries
MED’s William Cranley and Lewis Weintraub remembered
Letters
Readers write back
Also In This Issue
BU Appoints First Chaplain for International Students
New post may be only one of its kind in the country
David Carr of the New York Times to Join COM
First Lack Professor will start teaching next fall
Students Welcome Gender Neutral Housing
Measured reaction, with some pushing for freshman eligibility
Yelp Reviews: Can You Trust Them?
SMG prof finds competition fuels fake entries
Patriot League Launches New Digital Network
Live-streamed feeds now available for Terrier fans
Flying Through the Air with Less Than the Greatest of Ease
Aerial dance takes off
From Bell Labs to BU
New ENG mechanical engineering chair hopes to nurture collaboration, diversity
BU Advances in Rankings
University, health and clinical education programs, School of Law faculty move up
Former Mayor Thomas Menino a Welcome Addition to BU
Two decades of hands-on leadership seen as invaluable asset
Passage to India
Students celebrate the culture of South Asia
Kilachand Hall Shines during Celebration
GSM alum recognized for $35 million in gifts to the University
Lu Lingzi Scholarship Fund Exceeds $1 Million
Donations from around the world, led by BU trustees
Frederick S. Pardee Gives
$25 Million to Endow
School of Global Studies
School’s mission: “advancing human progress”
Walking Like a Cavewoman
A chance BU collaboration sheds light on how a human ancestor got around