The Computing and Information Science and Engineering Landscape: A Look Forward
The United States National Science Foundation (NSF) supports a majority of US academic research in the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) topic areas. On Monday, September 12, 2022, researcher and leader of the NSF CISE directorate, Dr. Margaret Martonosi discussed key themes for the field, how CISE is developing programmatic opportunities to advance […]
President to Retire, Racism and Substance Use, Stifling Creativity
ON THE CHARLES RIVER Robert A. Brown, BU’s 10th President, Stepping Down After 2022-2023 School Year His 17-year legacy includes dramatic growth in sponsored research, a more diverse student body and faculty, a campus that proudly embraces its relationship with Boston, and a clear path for the future. Learn how he transformed BU RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT […]
Open Access, Biden Appointees, NSF Computing Event
BU IN DC Sarah Ketchen Lipson of the School of Public Health participated in an American Council on Education roundtable on mental health in higher education with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy on August 30th. President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint BU alumnus Michael Trager (LAW ’85) to serve on the J. William […]
Robert A. Brown, BU’s 10th President, to Retire after 2022–2023 School Year
His 17-year legacy includes dramatic growth in sponsored research, a more diverse student body and faculty, a robust endowment, a campus that proudly embraces its relationship with Boston, and a clear path for the future.
How the National Science Foundation Is Advancing Computer and Information Science Research
Margaret Martonosi, head of NSF’s Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering, to speak at BU on what the future holds for everything from computer development to artificial intelligence to funding new research.
Georgetown Africa Scholar Named New Dean of Pardee School of Global Studies
Scott Taylor brings record of program-building, stellar scholarship, commitment to diversity.
FYSOP Returns in Person after Two Years of Virtual or Hybrid Programming
This year’s volunteer service program offers first-year students a kaleidoscope of community service opportunities.
How Racism and Bias Influence Substance Use and Addiction Treatment
Christina Lee calls substance use treatment a social justice issue and is helping healthcare providers see the connection between discrimination and drinking.
New MED Curriculum Will Drive Patient-Centered, Equitable Care
Team-based learning launches in new Learning Center.
How Copyrights, Patents, and Trademarks May Stifle Creativity and Progress
Intellectual property scholar Jessica Silbey argues laws haven’t kept pace with the digital era and are enriching individuals and corporations at the expense of society, equality, and innovation.