Pickin’ and A-Teachin’
When he’s not in the classroom, Professor Robert Margo is often plucking mandolins, lutes, and other early stringed instruments
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Computer Science Professor honored with prestigious Wang Professorship
Boston University’s prestigious Wang Professorship has been awarded to Computer Science Professor Ran Canetti.
Why is Marriage so Consistently Disappointing for Women? A BU Anthropologist’s New Book Might Have the Answer
In her new book, BU Anthropologist Joanna Davidson explores the cultural shift in perspective on marriage.
Lagakos Develops Economic Change Systems in Ghana
David Lagakos, an Associate Professor of Economics, has always been fascinated with Sub-Saharan Africa. As a child in Boston, he […]
Game of Thrones and What It Can Teach Us about Historic European Power and Politics
The course examines the five main issues raised in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series.
BU Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez Given $1.15 Million Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Science Diversity Leadership Award
Steve Ramirez has been given an inaugural Science Diversity Leadership Award by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
Professor Saida Grundy on “Respectability Politics” and the Morehouse Man
In conversation with Sara Rimer, Grundy discusses her new book, Respectable.
Physics Professor Recognized for Outstanding Achievements in Experimental Particle Physics
The prize was awarded for Professor Bradley Lee Roberts’ leadership of the muon g-2 experiment.
Robert Pinsky Reflects on His Life as a Poet in New Autobiography
In his upcoming book Jersey Breaks, Pinsky dives deeper into his roots and his life as a poet.
CAS Junior Faculty receive Development Professorships
Three CAS faculty members were recognized with Career Development Professorships for their leadership within their respective fields.