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Community-Engaged Research to Advance Health Equity: Co-creating Knowledge through Research (2023)
Co-sponsored by the Clinical & Translational Science Institute Community Engagement Program Are you eager to advance social justice and health equity? Are you wondering how to address sponsors’ requests to describe your plans for engaging community in research? This workshop will describe what it takes to shift power to community through research. The workshop will […]
Research on Tap: Broadening Participation in Computing (2023)
Co-sponsored by the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences, Diversity & Inclusion, and the Office of Research Broadening participation of historically underrepresented groups in computing and data sciences is an imperative recognized by leaders of academic institutions, industry, and the government. Related efforts aim to ensure that the research, solutions, and benefits emerging from these disciplines […]
Find a Research Collaborator: Tools for Making Research Connections at Boston University (2023)
In our rapidly changing world, the problems we face often require creative input from a team of experts that span disciplines. A collaborative and interdisciplinary approach can strengthen research and scholarship, enabling new knowledge and real-world solutions. Yet finding potential collaborators remains a challenging and time-consuming process. To support faculty in this critical effort, Boston […]
Find Funding in Criminal Justice: Meet Arnold Ventures (2023)
Arnold Ventures is one of the leading funders of criminal justice reform in the country with over $1 billion in grants since its inception. Originally founded in 2010 as the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, it was restructured in 2019 as Arnold Ventures and seeks to support high impact innovative research, policy, and advocacy to […]
Building Successful Collaborative Relationships with Policymakers (2023)
Hosted by BU Federal Relations How can faculty share their research findings in a way that successfully influences policy? Join Adam Seth Levine for an in-person workshop on how scholars can develop effective, collaborative relationships with policymakers. Dr. Levine will present new research on why these relationships require effort and intentionality to cultivate, and evidence-based […]
Media Tips: Strategies to Mitigate Risk Before, During, and After Interviews (2023)
Hosted by BU Public Relations Join Meredith Drosback and Tori Fosheim from SciLine for a remote, interactive workshop to learn how scientists and researchers can play an active role in accurate science reporting. Over the course of 90 minutes, the presentation will cover: Similarities and differences between the professional roles of reporters and scientists Steps […]
Finding Funding in the Sciences: Meet the Pew Charitable Trusts (2023)
The Pew Charitable Trusts uses data to make a difference and supports the public interest through research, technical assistance, and strong partnerships to advance powerful, positive change. Pew approaches its mission by partnering with diverse philanthropies and individuals, advancing independent research, and fostering evidence-based policy decisions in areas within the arts and education, conservation, finance […]
Find Funding for Biomedical Research: Meet Health Resources in Action (2023)
Health Resources in Action (HRiA) is a nonprofit organization in Boston that manages several award programs for faculty and postdocs to advance public health and medical research. Health Resources in Action will present to Boston University faculty members and postdocs about the following programs: The Charles A. King Trust Postdoctoral Basic/Preclinical Science Award supports research […]
Research on Tap: Environmental Cultures, Power, and Equity (2023)
Hosts: Caterina Scaramelli, Research Assistant Professor, Anthropology and Earth & Environment, and Cutler Cleveland, Professor, Earth & Environment and Associate Director of the Institute for Global Sustainability Scholarly and policy work to attain environmental, energy, and climate justice is often rooted in present-day solutions and new technologies, and in a regional focus on the Global […]
Research on Tap: Safety, Justice, and Health in US Cities (2023)
Hosts: Jonathan Jay, Assistant Professor of Community Health Sciences at the School of Public Health, and Jessica Simes, Assistant Professor of Sociology at the College of Arts & Sciences Community violence and the criminal legal system are gaining recognition as important determinants of health. An emerging literature demonstrates that these factors influence health not only […]