Episode #3 of the NPC Podcast Out Now!
This episode the NPC Podcast team interviews Professor Emily Stephen, whose research focuses on statistical modeling of neural signals at different spatial scales: spikes, LFP, ECoG, and EEG/MEG.
Author: Danny Giancioppo
Professor Lei Tian Receives Scholar-Teacher of the Year Award
The dual mission of a world-class research university is both to educate, and to develop and apply new forms of knowledge for the good of society; pursuits which are intrinsically linked. As a member of the Boston University faculty, this means “integrating cutting-edge research with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring,” according to Professor […]
Thierry Lapointe-Leclerc Strives to Connect Photonics Grad Students in Research and Beyond
Thierry Lapointe-Leclerc knows that science would be nowhere without the dedication and passion of the researchers behind it.
Meryem Yücel et al. Publish Community-Driven Paper in SPIE
Professor Yücel et al. were recently published in SPIE for their article, “The fNIRS glossary project: a consensus-based resource for functional near-infrared spectroscopy terminology”
Trouble Hearing in Noisy Places and Crowded Spaces? Researchers Say New BU-Developed Algorithm Could Help Hearing Aid Users
Brain-inspired algorithm could improve word recognition accuracy in noisy situations by up to 40 percentage points, potentially helping with the so-called “cocktail party problem”
New “Nature” Article from Matthias Stangl and Team
The Stangl lab was recently published in “nature human behavior” for their article: “Human neural dynamics of real-world and imagined navigation”
Jerome Mertz, Matthias Stangl, Brian DePasquale Win Dean’s Catalysts Awards
Boston University College of Engineering Dean ad interim Elise Morgan has announced the five winners—out of a record 30 applicants—of the 2025 Dean’s Catalyst Awards. The research teams will each receive funds over two years to pursue promising, ambitious projects that cut across disciplinary lines as they aim to solve global challenges.
Tim O’Shea’s Lab is Finding Avenues to Repair Neurotrauma
by Danny Giancioppo Although Assistant Professor Tim O’Shea (BME, MSE) was always interested in STEM, it wasn’t until his junior year of high school that his interest evolved into a personal mission. Growing up in Brisbane, Australia, there was a surplus of mining and mechanical engineering opportunities in the state, lending itself to a vibrant […]
Aphasia Robs Millions of Communication. Boston University Is Helping Them Regain Their Voice
Treatments, informed by research, make BU and Sargent College a leader in combating the neurological disorder
ENG Achieves Highest US News Rankings Ever
Advances four places to 27th nationally; 15th among private schools