How is the Initiative on Cities Making a Difference in Urban Scholarship?

We catalyze early-stage research that deepens understanding of cities and urban populations. Today, with over half the world’s population living in urban areas, it is more crucial than ever for scholars and practitioners to address the complex challenges facing 21st-century cities – and to shape the policies and practices that will shape their future. If you are a member of the BU community and interested in submitting a proposal, we encourage you to review our annual requests for proposals, which typically open in December or January.  
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    Faculty Friday – Azer Bestavros

    December 9, 2016
    Each week, Faculty Friday will highlight a member of our IOC Faculty Advisory Board by exploring their work at Boston University and their thoughts on cities. This week, we’re speaking with Azer Bestavros. Azer serves as a Professor of Computer Science and Founding Director of the Hariri Institute for Computing. Click here to view the full Q&A. Be […]
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    Faculty Friday – Jessica Simes

    March 23, 2018
    Faculty Friday highlights a Boston University faculty member by exploring their work at Boston University and their thoughts on cities. This week, we're speaking with Jessica Simes. Simes serves as an assistant professor of sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences. What research or project are you currently working on? Jessica Simes (JS): I would say the project I'm most […]
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    Faculty Friday – Katherine Levine Einstein

    November 4, 2016
    Each week, Faculty Friday will highlight a member of our IOC Faculty Advisory Board by exploring their work at BU and their thoughts on cities. We're excited to start this series with Katherine Levine Einstein, Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science. Katherine, one of the lead authors on our annual Menino Survey of Mayors research […]
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    Faculty Friday – Nathan Phillips

    December 2, 2016
    Each week, Faculty Friday will highlight a member of our IOC Faculty Advisory Board by exploring their work at Boston University and their thoughts on cities. This week, we're speaking with Nathan Phillips. Nathan is a Professor in the Department of Earth & Environment within the Boston University College of Arts & Sciences. Click here to view the […]
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    Faculty Friday – Peter Fox-Penner

    November 18, 2016
    Each week, Faculty Friday will highlight a member of our IOC Faculty Advisory Board by exploring their work at Boston University and their thoughts on cities. This week, we're speaking with Peter Fox-Penner. Peter serves as the first Director of the Institute for Sustainable Energy and is a Professor of the Practice at the Boston University Questrom School […]

  • Faculty Friday – Ruth Paris

    April 20, 2018
    Faculty Friday highlights a Boston University faculty member by exploring their work at Boston University and their thoughts on cities. This week, we’re speaking with Ruth Paris. Paris serves as an Associate Professor and Chair of Clinical Practice in the School of Social Work. Her research focuses on early care programs for young children.

  • Faculty Friday: Adil Najam

    June 24, 2022
    Faculty Friday is a series highlighting members of the Initiative on Cities (IOC) Faculty Advisory Board by exploring their work on campus and in the city. This week, we are highlighting Adil Najam, Inaugural Dean of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Professor of International Relations and Earth and Environment. Professor Najam […]
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    Faculty Friday: André de Quadros

    October 30, 2020
    Faculty Friday is a series highlighting members of the Initiative on Cities’ (IOC) Faculty Advisory Board, by exploring their work on campus and in the city. This week, we are highlighting André de Quadros, Professor of Music at the BU College of Fine Arts.  Written by Claudia Chiappa André De Quadros has held several positions […]
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    Faculty Friday: Benjamin Sovacool

    March 3, 2023
    Faculty Friday is a series highlighting members of the Initiative on Cities (IOC) Faculty Advisory Board, by exploring their work on campus and in the city. This week, we are highlighting Benjamin Sovacool, Director of the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) and Professor in the Department of Earth & Environment. By Jaclyn Berman […]
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    Faculty Friday: Carrie Preston

    November 12, 2021
    Faculty Friday is a series highlighting members of the Initiative on Cities (IOC) Faculty Advisory Board, by exploring their work on campus and in the city. This week, we are highlighting Carrie Preston, Professor of English and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and the Director of Kilachand Honors College. By Diya Ashtakala Diya Ashtakala: Tell […]