Browse past events and materials
Research on Tap: Innovations in Brain Research from the Center for Systems Neuroscience (2020)
Faculty Host: Michael Hasselmo This Research On Tap event will present a range of exciting and innovative research from faculty at Boston University’s Center for Systems Neuroscience addressing how neural circuits mediate behavior. Talks will share results from cutting-edge research using a range of techniques that include imaging of activity in different areas of the human […]
Industry on Tap: Collaborations Advancing Research (2020)
Hosted by BU Industry Engagement As public funding for academic research declines and industry places more emphasis on product development over research, new collaboration models are emerging to fill in the gaps. In this special edition of Research on Tap, BU researchers will share how they have worked with industry in different ways to further their […]
Research on Tap: Accelerating the Energy Transition: Transformative Pathways to Decarbonization and Sustainability (2019)
Host: BU Institute for Sustainable Energy As the effects of climate change increase in frequency and severity, the need to curb greenhouse gas emissions is more pressing than ever. Globally, the fossil-fuel dependent energy sector is the top source of emissions. Join us as BU researchers explore solutions and challenges for accelerating our energy future, including electric vehicle infrastructure, […]
Research on Tap: Light as Medicine (2019)
Faculty Host: Ji Xin Cheng Light, composed of photons, is the foundation of life. Photons exist everywhere, and scientists are now able to harness and manipulate these photons to see into the biological world invisible to the naked eye—and to create a healthier world. This session brings together experts on the BU campus to share their […]
Sexual Harassment in Academia (2019)
Throughout the country, people are talking about sexual harassment—and academia is no exception. Join the Office of Research and Federal Relations for a conversation with two of the leaders behind the landmark report Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, issued last year by the National Academies of […]
How to Use Social Media to Promote Your Work and Expertise (2019)
Panelists include Karen Weintraub, acclaimed science writer and social communicator; Adam Conner-Simons, communications and media relations officer at MIT CSAIL; Steve Ramirez, assistant professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Boston University; Eric DelGizzo, media engagement associate, Office of the Dean at Boston University School of Public Health, and Molly Gluck, digital communications and public […]
Op-ed Writing and Pitching Workshop with The Conversation (2019)
This engaging and informative workshop shared tips about op-ed writing and how to pitch media. It was led by editors at The Conversation, an influential media outlet that publishes content exclusively from academics and researchers. Deputy editor Emily Costello, and senior science and technology editor Maggie Villiger covered the best practices for op-ed pitching, drafting, […]
Media Training & Messaging Workshop (2019)
Back by popular demand, Brad Phillips, founder of Throughline (formerly Phillips Media Relations), is returning to campus to lead an expanded half-day interactive media training and messaging workshop for faculty. This training will help you gain new skills and empower you to effectively speak about your work and research to media, funders, policy makers, and […]
Communications Boot Camp: Strengthening Your Thought Leadership Profile (2019)
Need help with your op-ed? Want to build your social media presence? Interested in learning how to connect with policymakers? Join Marketing & Communications and the Research Office for a unique one-stop-shop workshop tailored to your needs. Here’s how it works: to kick things off, members of the BU Public Relations | Social Media team […]
Is an SBIR Grant Right for You? (2019)
The Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) is a $2.4 billion federal grant program established to support R&D that has potential for commercialization. This seminar will provide an overview of the SBIR program, including information on the program’s purpose, eligibility, sources of funding, and foundational knowledge of what is necessary to succeed – to help […]