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Pardee Center Hosts First Event of New “Violence and Society” Seminar Series
On October 15, 2024, the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future hosted the first event of its "Violence and Society" seminar series. The event explored how criminal and state violence have become a defining feature of everyday life and politics in Latin America, and the ways in which urban violence is shaping urban governance in the region. The panel discussion, which was co-sponsored by the Center for Latin American Studies, brought... More
2024 Graduate Summer Fellows Give Lightning Talks at Pardee Center Fall Reception
On October 8, the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future hosted its annual fall reception. At the beginning of the reception, the eight 2024 Graduate Summer Fellows, who represent seven different academic departments, gave a series of lightning talks on the outcomes of their summer research. Learn more about this year’s Fellows and their research. The Graduate Summer Fellows program, which just completed its 17th annual session, is a 10-week program... More
New Paper: “The Role of Microbiology in Sustainable Food Systems: Challenges and Opportunities”
During the 2021 United Nations General Assembly Science Summit, leaders discussed the role of biology in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). One SDG of particular interest is “Goal 2: No hunger,” which sets the objective of ending hunger and achieving food security with improved nutrition through promoting sustainable agriculture. The urgency of this goal is made clear in recent estimates showing that about 1 in 10 people worldwide are suffering from hunger and... More
Pardee Center Welcomes Bangladeshi Delegation for Discussion on 21st Century Challenges in the Indo-Pacific
On October 1, 2024, the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future welcomed a delegation of scholars and policymakers from Bangladesh for a conversation on addressing 21st century global challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The delegation met with Amb. Jorge Heine (Research Professor; Pardee Center Interim Director), Min Ye (Professor, International Relations), and Robert Hefner (Professor, Anthropology and International Relations; Director, Center for the Study of Asia). The delegation was invited... More
Pardee Center and OCIS Co-Host Second Roundtable on Faith and Climate Change
On September 19 and 20, 2024, the Pardee Center and the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) co-hosted a two-day Roundtable at Boston University exploring the moral dimensions of climate action and the possible role of faith-based values in encouraging positive environmental and climate behaviors – particularly in the context of Islam and Muslim societies. The Roundtable brought together a diverse group of 18 participants, including researchers, practitioners, community activists, policymakers, and journalists. On the afternoon... More