Events
Research & Guest Speaker Events
Expert-Informed, User-Centric Explanations of Medical Image Classification
We argue that the dominant approach to explainable AI for explaining image classification with deep learning– annotating images with heatmaps, provides little value for users unfamiliar with deep learning. Instead, we argue that explainable AI for images should produce output like experts produce when communicating with one another, with apprentices, and with novices. We discuss a bit of the history of interpretable and explainable AI with examples from AI & medicine. A new approach that labels image regions with diagnostic features is proposed and evaluated. We draw on examples from radiology, ophthalmology, dermatology as well as bird classification.
This virtual event will be held on
Friday, October 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM EST
The clinical outcome of any infectious disease can vary widely, ranging from asymptomatic cases to fatal outcomes, depending on a complex interplay between the pathogen, host, and environment. Traditionally, the study of infectious diseases has focused primarily on the pathogen, which has limited our understanding of the environmental and host-specific factors that influence disease susceptibility and severity. Addressing this gap is crucial for developing effective strategies and treatments for infectious disease control. In this talk, I will present our research on the role of human genetic factors and social determinants of health in infectious disease outcomes. I will also demonstrate how we can harness the power of large-scale biobanks and systems biology approaches to gain deeper insights into the complex mechanisms that determine the clinical outcomes of infectious diseases.
This virtual event will be held on
Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00 AM EST
Career Events & Workshops
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Upcoming Event Calendar
All Topics (January 8 through February 27)
Wednesday, February 8
- All Day Virtual Mock Interviews with Employers
- 12:00 PM Career Development Tips
Thursday, February 9
- All Day Virtual Mock Interviews with Employers
- 12:00 PM Resume & Cover Letter Review Drop-Ins
- 12:30 PM Graduate Student Research Talk
Friday, February 10
Saturday, February 11
- 9:00 AM IDEA Con 2023
Monday, February 13
- 12:00 PM Career Fair Prep Drop-Ins
- 5:00 PM How to Prepare for the BU In-Person Career Fair
Tuesday, February 14
Wednesday, February 15
- 10:30 AM Boston University Career Fair Spring 2023 (In-person)
- 1:00 PM Adobe Career Branding Workshop 2.0
Thursday, February 16
- 12:00 PM Resume & Cover Letter Review Drop-Ins
- 4:00 PM TECH Talk: Building Modern Web Applications
- 6:00 PM Connect for Success: Etiquette Dinner with Professional Clothing Closet
Tuesday, February 21
- 12:00 PM Resume & Cover Letter Review Drop-Ins
- 3:00 PM STEM OPT Basics and Q&A
Wednesday, February 22
- 4:00 PM CDWS: Crafting Your Cover Letter
Thursday, February 23
- 12:00 PM Resume & Cover Letter Review Drop-Ins
- 4:00 PM Summer Internships & CPT
Friday, February 24
- 10:00 AM Research Seminar: Systems Research Towards Solving Societal Problems
- 1:00 PM CDWS: Evaluating and Negotiating Offers & Salary