Category: Industry Collaboratives
Advancing Evidence-Based Literacy Reform in Massachusetts As Massachusetts considers landmark literacy legislation requiring schools to adopt evidence-based reading instruction, Boston University’s Evidence-Based AI in Learning (EVAL) Industry Collaborative announced Amira Learning as the winner of its inaugural EVAL EdTech Evaluation Challenge. (March 3, 2026). The challenge was a national competition that identified AI-powered K–12 educational tools […]
The Evidence-Based AI in Learning (EVAL) Industry Collaborative invites EdTech companies to enter their competition for independent validation. By Maria Yaitanes Each August, commercials sing the tunes of nursery rhymes while stores transform their spaces into homeroom-esque displays for back-to-school shopping. Students and families flock to the aisles to gather essential items. After perusing endless […]
By Mia Knežević, CISE Staff The Robotics & Autonomous Systems Teaching and Innovation Center (RASTIC) at Boston University has rapidly become a hub for hands-on robotics innovation and education. Established in 2022 through a nearly $9 million partnership between the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative and BU, the 2,000-square-foot lab officially opened in 2024 under the leadership […]
By Maeve Smillie Despite a 44% increase in drug development investment over the past decade, the pharmaceutical pipeline has slowed, yielding fewer new drugs at greater cost, with only limited efficacy. As the industry grapples with this paradox, the Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing’s hosted the AI for Drug Discovery Open Innovation Forum on […]
Analyzing sensitive data without revealing private information is crucial for extracting valuable insights on workplace inequalities, transportation policies, health care outcomes, and more. Researchers are harnessing the power of big data while maintaining privacy through the new Data Privacy Collaborative at the Hariri Institute to maximize their societal impact. The Collaborative, led by Mayank Varia, aims to foster cooperation […]