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Excellence in Research: Staff Advisory Council Lift-Off Series Closing Keynote
Thursday, March 26 | 11 am – 12:30 pm Hiebert Lounge (Room 1407), BUMC Instructional (L) Building 72 East Concord Street, Floor 14, Boston, MA 02118 What does it mean to lead with excellence in your research career ? Join us for this panel discussion wrapping up our Lift-Off Series on the BU Medical Campus, […]
IP as a Catalyst for Investment and Growth of a Startup/Venture
Tuesday, March 24 | 11 am – 12 pm Kilachand Center Colloquium Room (Room 101) 610 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 Join us for a seminar by Margo R. Monroe, PhD, JD, Principal at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP and alum of BU. This session will focus on practical intellectual property strategies for early-stage ventures, […]
Research Administration Event: NIH Fellowship Award (F31/F32) Informational Session
In advance of the NIH deadline for Fellowship applications (April 8, 2026), we invited Boston University staff and graduate students involved in research administration for an informational session on the preparation and submission of F-series proposals, as well as the management of NIH Fellowship grants once awarded. This session focused on specific pain points of […]
Research on Tap: The Framingham Heart Study
Three Generations, 78 Years of Data, 15,000 Participants, 2 Million Biosamples, and More to Discover Thursday, April 9 | 4-6 PM Kilachand Center Colloquium Room (Room 101) 610 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 This Research on Tap event will highlight the enduring impact of the Framingham Heart Study, the landmark longitudinal study that has reshaped […]
DARPA Biological Technologies Office: Insights from Director Michael Koeris
Thursday, March 5 | 11 am – 12 pm Zoom Are you interested in doing research at the leading edge of science and technology? The Biological Technologies Office (BTO) within the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) leverages advances in biology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to develop technologies that protect warfighters, strengthen logistics and […]
Strategic Communications: Building a Positive Media Presence
Thursday, April 16 | 12-1 PM Zoom Looking to develop the skills to clearly communicate the significance and impact of your research to both the media and the public? Join Kevin Anselmo from Experiential Communications for a 1-hour session designed to help participants feel more confident, prepared and effective when speaking with journalists. Topics will […]
Strategic Communications: Promoting a Book
Thursday, March 12 | 12-1:30 PM Zoom Are you ready to learn how to amplify a book launch and build a positive media presence? Join Kevin Anselmo from Experiential Communications for a dynamic, remote 90-minute workshop where you’ll discover how to navigate both promoting an upcoming book and enhancing awareness of a book already in […]
Partnering with Boston Public Schools on Research
Thursday, February 19 | 2 pm Zoom Join the Boston Public Schools (BPS) Office of Data and Accountability for a 60-minute webinar designed for Boston University faculty interested in partnering with the district on research projects. Hosted by Wheelock College of Education & Human Development Office of Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement and moderated by […]
Early-Career Faculty Funding: Opportunities, Resources, and Strategies for Success
Wednesday, February 18 | 3 pm Zoom Seeking both federal and foundation/private funding? Join Research Development, Foundation Relations, Federal Relations and Washington-D.C.-based consulting firm Lewis-Burke Associates for a webinar outlining key resources available to early-career faculty in today’s evolving funding landscape. This session will provide an overview of funding-related resources at Boston University and feature […]
Research on Tap: The Well-Being of Children in Immigrant Families: Research on Policy and Practice
Wednesday, February 25 | 4-6 PM Kilachand Center Colloquium Room (Room 101) 610 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 Healthcare, education, food assistance and housing support are all key pillars of healthy child development, but children in immigrant families often do not have full access to these essential support systems. When one in four children in […]