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All Topics (September 6 through September 16)
Tuesday, September 8
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IS&T RCS Tutorial - Introduction to Python, Part One (Hands-on)This is an introduction to the essential features of Python. This first part of the tutorial includes an introduction to basic types, if-statements, functions, lists, dictionaries, loops, and modules. The tutorial includes the use of a popular Python development environment and covers setting up Python on your own computer in addition to using Python on…
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GSI Seminar with Dr. Geoff Ginsburg NIH All-Of-Us CSOGSI will be hosting a seminar and day visit On Tuesday Sept. 8 2026 with Dr. Geoffrey Ginsburg, MD/PhD BUSM 1984. Dr. Ginsburg is a distinguished alumni and Chief Scientific Officer of the NIH All-Of-Us human genetics initiative that touches both the clinic and research laboratory.
Wednesday, September 9
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BU Musculoskeletal Health (MHet) ARC September Invited Lecture: René St-Arnaud, PhD (Virtual)"A Precision Medicine Approach for Treatment of Low Bone Mass in Klinefelter Syndrome" René St-Arnaud, PhD, professor, pediatric musculoskeletal research, McGill University Zoom information is available at the URL provided. All are welcome; trainees are encouraged to attend.
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Photonics Center Distinguished Lecture: Bahaa SalehPhotonics Center Distinguished Lecture: Bahaa Saleh Speaker: Bahaa Saleh, Ph.D. UCF Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Optics & Photonics CREOL, The College of Optics and Photonics, University of Central Florida former BU ECE Dept. Chair Title: From Classical to Quantum Optics and Back: A Tale of the Bimode and the Qubit Abstract: This tutorial explores the…
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IS&T RCS Tutorial - Introduction to Linux (Hands-on)This tutorial will give attendees a hands-on introduction to Linux. Topics covered will include a short history of Linux, logging in with ssh, the Bash shell and shell scripts, I/O redirection (pipes), file system navigation, and job control. Time permitting, attendees will edit, compile, and run a simple C program.
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The Power of Ideas and Discourse in Political Analysis: A Discursive Institutionalist PerspectivePlease join us as we celebrate the release of The Power of Ideas and Discourse in Political Analysis: A Discursive Institutionalist Perspective by our colleague Vivien A. Schmidt, Professor Emeritus of International Relations at the Pardee School and Founding Director of BU's Center for the Study of Europe. In this masterful book, [Prof. Schmidt] provides a…
Thursday, September 10
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IS&T RCS Tutorial - Introduction to Python, Part Two (Hands-on)This tutorial is a continuation of "Introduction to Python, Part One" and introduces more features of the language, common libraries such as numpy and matplotlib, and the basics of debugging Python programs. Please make sure you sign up for part one as well.
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IS&T RCS Tutorial - Introduction to BU's Shared Computing Cluster (Hands-on)This tutorial will introduce Boston University's Shared Computing Cluster (SCC) in Holyoke, MA. This Linux cluster has more than 28000 processors and over 14 petabytes of storage available for Research Computing by students and faculty on the Charles River and BUMC campuses. A very large number of software packages for programming, mathematics, data analysis, plotting,…
Friday, September 11
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Prof. Kim Stachenfeld, Columbia UniversityNote: This seminar takes place on a different day and time than our usual Wednesday 12:15 PM schedule.
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CISE Seminar: Luca Carloni, Columbia UniversityAgile and Collaborative System-on-Chip Design with Open-Source Hardware Platforms Open-source hardware can play a unique role for the semiconductor industry in the age of sustainable AI. It can enable design reuse, foster collaboration, and support workforce development. ESP is an open-source research platform for system-on-chip (SoC) design that combines a modular architecture with an agile…
Monday, September 14
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Population Science Seminar Series: Emma Zang (Yale)Emma Zang, Associate Professor of Sociology, Biostatistics, and Global Affairs, Yale University on “Demographic Constraint: Why Aging Societies Struggle to Invest in the Future.” The BU Population Science Seminar Series (BU PopSci) is an interdisciplinary forum connecting established and emerging scholars in demography, population health, epidemiology, economics, and related fields. In-person with hybrid access. We…
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IS&T RCS Tutorial - Intermediate Usage of the SCC (Lecture)This tutorial will provide some more advanced techniques and common strategies used for interacting with the Shared Computing Cluster and its resources. The topics discussed during the tutorial include: Customizing your environment Parallel computing on the SCC Jobs monitoring and profiling: CPU and GPU utilization, memory usage Profiling programs for performance optimization General optimization strategies…
Tuesday, September 15
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Center for Regenerative Medicine Seminar Series“Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins: Histories and Futures of Genetic Essentialism” Shoumita Dasgupta, PhD | Professor of Medicine Assistant Dean of Diversity & Inclusion Director of Graduate Studies, Genetics & Genomics Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
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Boston Globe's Future of MedicineDr. Nahid Bhadelia will speak at the 10:30am panel, "The Next Outbreak: Are We Ready?" at the Boston Globe's third annual Future of Medicine Summit.
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IS&T RCS Tutorial - Intermediate Usage of the SCC (Lecture)This tutorial will provide some more advanced techniques and common strategies used for interacting with the Shared Computing Cluster and its resources. The topics discussed during the tutorial include: Customizing your environment Parallel computing on the SCC Jobs monitoring and profiling: CPU and GPU utilization, memory usage Profiling programs for performance optimization General optimization strategies…
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Health Data Science & AI ShowcaseJoin colleagues from across BU and beyond for an afternoon of research, networking, and collaboration. The Health Data Science & AI Showcase brings together faculty, trainees, staff, and collaborators from diverse disciplines to highlight innovative research in health data science, artificial intelligence, geospatial analytics, translational research, and related fields. The Showcase will feature a diverse…
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Urban Inequalities Workshop: Zawadi Rucks-Ahidiana (University at Albany, SUNY)Dr. Zawadi Rucks-Ahidiana, University at Albany, State University of New York “Moving Beyond Displacement: Scale of Gentrification and Disruption for Long-Term Residents.” Each semester, the Initiative on Cities hosts a recurring workshop led by Professor Japonica Brown-Saracino, an Urban Faculty Fellow at the IOC, which invites faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars to explore issues…
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IS&T RCS Tutorial - Machine Learning with Python scikit-learn, Part One (Hands-on)This is the first part of a two-part tutorial series. Be sure to also register for Part Two to continue building your knowledge. What to Expect: This session introduces Scikit-Learn, a powerful Python library for machine learning. Scikit-Learn supports supervised and unsupervised learning and offers tools for: Data preprocessing Model fitting Model selection Evaluation And…
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CURA Conversations: Past, Present and FutureJoin us for the CURA 40th Anniversary Series inaugural lecture, featuring Grace Davie, Nancy Ammerman & Nicolette Manglos-Weber.
Wednesday, September 16
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CRRO September Seminar: Scooby Doo and the Swamps of Informed Consent Virtual)In this interactive seminar, presented by Senior IRB analyst Kat Mott, we’ll unmask the secrets to IRB-approvable consent procedures and help you avoid the common pitfalls that derail your study. Whether you’re confused about which consent requirements apply to your specific research, struggling to operationalize your consent procedures or unsure how to navigate the ICF…
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Sociology Seminar Series: Zawadi Rucks-Ahidiana (University at Albany, SUNY)Zawadi Rucks-Ahidiana (University at Albany, SUNY) "How the News Shapes Ideas about Neighborhoods and Neighborhood Change." BU Sociology Fall 2026 Seminar Series. See link for more info.
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Prof. Bing Brunton, University of WashingtonBrains and nervous systems evolved jointly with the bodies they inhabit. To understand brains, behavior, and intelligence, we must embrace the embodied nature of neural computation. In this talk, I will describe some ongoing collaborative work towards putting dynamic models of brains as controllers inside the bodies they evolved to sense and actuate, so that…
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Research!America Lunch Learning Series | Session 3: Current Issues in Science Policy for Student-Researchers and Early Career ScientistsDiscuss and gain perspective on issues that are relevant to you, ranging from training-grant funding to changes in educational policy. Gain advocacy skills regarding major issues in science policy directly affecting you.
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IS&T RCS Tutorial - Introduction to GIS Theory (Lecture)This tutorial will introduce select core Geographic Information System (GIS) theory concepts that are utilized by the majority of GIS software and GIS libraries. The goal of this tutorial is to get you familiar with common GIS terminology and concepts that may not be clearly described when reading "How To" manuals of GIS software packages…
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Global Development Policy Center - Fall 2026 Open HouseJoin us to learn about the GDP Center’s research initiatives, details on how students and faculty can get involved and more. On Wednesday, September 16, from 4:00-6:00 PM EDT, join the Boston University Global Development Policy Center for our annual Open House event as we welcome the BU community back to campus. The Open House…