House Committee Offers Increases for NIH, NSF, NASA, Student Aid
BU IN DC Ibram X. Kendi of the Center for Antiracist Research addressed the AFT TEACH Virtual Conference on July 7th. HOUSE COMMITTEE OFFERS INCREASES FOR NIH, NSF, NASA, STUDENT AID This week, the House Appropriations Committee approved spending bills that would significantly increase federal science and student aid investments in fiscal year 2022. The […]
As Temperatures Set Records, Heat Exposure Hits Some Neighborhoods Harder than Others
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT As Temperatures Set Records, Heat Exposure Hits Some Neighborhoods Harder than Others BU researchers say vulnerable communities experience the most dangerous effects of heat stress and heat-related illness. See what’s happening YOU’RE INVITED Achieving Global Vaccine Equity: What Should US Policymakers Do? Join Dr. Nahid Bhadelia of the BU Center for Emerging Infectious […]
House Approves Changes to NSF and Dept. of Energy
BU IN DC David Bishop of the College of Engineering participated in a National Science Foundation panel on growing convergence research on June 29th. HOUSE APPROVES CHANGES TO NSF AND DEPT. OF ENERGY On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favor of two bills that authorize funding increases for both the National […]
You’re Invited! Achieving Global Vaccine Equity: What Should US Policymakers Do?
Join Dr. Nahid Bhadelia and the BU Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases Policy & Research for a virtual lunchtime briefing on July 21st on what U.S. policymakers can do to ensure equitable access to vaccines worldwide to protect the health of their constituents. RSVP today RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT How Do Children Develop Religious Beliefs? BU researcher […]
House Committee Endorses Changes to NSF and Dept. of Energy
BU IN DC Michelle P. Durham of the School of Medicine testified about mental health care during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on June 15th. College of Communication Dean Mariette DiChristina moderated a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine panel on the role of infrastructure in building a climate resilient future on June 17th. Kevin Outterson, executive director of […]
LAW Dean Angela Onwuachi-Willig Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
She’s honored to be in same class as civil rights lawyer and scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw—and another of her heroes, Oprah Winfrey.
How the U.S. Can Cut Carbon Emissions in Half by 2030, With or Without Congress
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT How the U.S. Can Cut Carbon Emissions in Half by 2030, With or Without Congress BU environment and climate experts are hoping to see major changes in the next nine years, including investments in clean energy, alternative transportation, and more. Find out what they recommend FACULTY EXPERT Why Are Ransomware Attacks Happening So […]
Senate Passes Bipartisan Research Legislation
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed the United States Innovation and Competition Act (USICA, S. 1260) by a vote of 68-31. The legislation would create a new directorate at the National Science Foundation (NSF) to accelerate commercialization of government funded research, as well as update research activities at NSF, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office […]
Biden Proposes Historic Research, Student Aid Budget
BU IN DC Abigail Sullivan of the College of Arts & Sciences spoke at a National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine workshop on local actions to address climate change on May 25th. Renee Boynton-Jarrett of the School of Medicine testified at a House Agriculture Committee hearing on the future of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
House Passes Early Career, Safe Research Environments Bills
BU IN DC Rebecca Ray of the Global Development Policy Center testified before a U.S. – China Economic and Security Review Commission hearing on China’s involvement in Latin America and the Caribbean on May 20th. HOUSE PASSES EARLY CAREER, SAFE RESEARCH ENVIRONMENTS BILLS On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed several science policy bills. […]