Author: Hariri Institute

Institute Hosts “Computational Tools for Data Science” Student Poster Session

The Hariri Institute hosted a student poster session this Wednesday, December 14th from 1-5PM, featuring 35 group projects completed by students enrolled in the “Computational Tools for Data Science” (CS 505) fall course taught by Professor Crovella. Students from CS 505 presented posters describing data-science experiments studies they have conducted.

Argyro Karanasiou & Dimitris Pinotsis to Give 11/30 Wed@Hariri Lecture

In collaboration with Boston University’s Reliable Information Systems and Cyber Security Group (RISCS), the Hariri Institute for Computing will be hosting Dr. Argyro Karanasiou (Senior Lecturer of Law, Bournemouth University) and Dr. Dimitris Pinotsis (Visiting Research Scientist, MIT) for a Wednesday@Hariri seminar
– Emergent Normative and Legal Aspects of Automated Systems: The Intricacies of Machine Learning Algorithms

Institute to Host 2nd Annual MOC Workshop

Tuesday & Wednesday, December 6 – 7, 2016; George Sherman Union, Metcalf Hall (2nd Floor)
The Institute is excited to host the second annual Massachusetts Open Cloud Workshop, scheduled to take place on December 6 – 7, 2016. Tuesday’s events will feature technical presentations, insights from MOC users, working group sessions and more; this will be open to all partners and interested parties that register to attend. Wednesday’s events will include an Expo, which will be open to all registrants, as well as additional meetings for project partners (invitation only).

Institute Contributes to BU Research Success in 2016

Research funding is something that has been difficult to acquire, and constantly forecasted to stay that way. However, Boston University faculty have defied all odds and secured $368.9 million dollars in outside funding during FY2016. This feat is in great part due to the work of Gloria Waters, vice president and associate provost for research, and the BU Research team.

City of Boston Announces 2017 Analytics Summer Fellowships

The City of Boston Analytics Team has announced a new 8-week internship program. The Analytics Summer Fellowship will give students the opportunity to work closely with City leadership and staff to improve how Boston uses data every day. As part of the Department of Innovation and Technology, the Citywide Analytics Team uses data to tackle the City’s biggest challenges and make life better for everyone who lives and works in Boston.

Institute Hosts DSI Colloquium: Frank Pasquale [Video Available]

On Friday, November 4th, the Hariri Institute for Computing hosted Frank Pasquale (Professor of Law, University of Maryland) for a Data Science Initiative (DSI) Colloquium in collaboration with the Center for Reliable Information Systems & Cyber Security (RISCS) and BU/MIT Technology & Cyberlaw Clinic.

10/27 “Cities of Tomorrow” ITIF event in Washington, D.C. to feature Institute Director [Live-stream Available]

Azer Bestavros, Hariri Institute Founding Director and Professor of Computer Science, served as a panelist at “The Cities of Tomorrow: How Research and Innovation Can Help Address the U.S. Infrastructure Crises” event, held in Washington, D.C. on October 27th. Hosted by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the event discussed research and innovation that has the potential to advance federal policies for smart and connected communities.

Charles Berret to Give 11/16 Wed@Hariri Lecture

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Hariri Institute for Computing 111 Cummington Mall, Room 180 In collaboration with the Department of Journalism (COM) and the Storytelling with Data workshop, the Hariri Institute for Computing will be hosting Charles Berret (PhD candidate, Columbia Journalism School) for a Wednesday@Hariri seminar. Data, Computation and […]