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Town Halls on International Research Collaboration (2019)
In the past year, federal funding agencies have asked researchers to become more vigilant in the disclosure of international research collaborations, affiliations, and activities to protect the integrity of U.S. research and intellectual property. At Boston University we are closely monitoring guidance coming out from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and other agencies, and […]
How to Secure Funding from the Department of Defense (2019)
Are you interested in obtaining research funding from the Department of Defense but aren’t sure where to begin? Lewis-Burke Associates LLC, a federal lobbying and consulting firm in Washington, DC, will discuss current and emerging research areas of interest to DOD, including materials, artificial intelligence and machine learning, quantum information sciences, biology, chemistry, human-machine teaming, […]
Welcome to Federal Relations: How to Connect with Policymakers and Funding Agencies to Get Your Message Heard and Deliver Impact (2018)
Effective communication with members of Congress and federal funding organizations is more important now than ever before. It’s critical that the education and science community actively participate in conversations about significant federal decisions affecting science and research universities. But what are the best ways to provide clear, relevant information to help shape policy or advocate for […]
New Frontiers in Social Media to Share Your Research with the Public: Reddit AMA and Facebook Live (2018)
Featuring Liz Crocker, AAAS Program Associate, Reddit Moderator /r/science; Paul Duprex, Professor, Microbiology, MED, and Director, Cell Tissue & Imaging Core, NEIDL; Tammy Vigil, Assistant Professor, COM; and Joshua Safer, Medical Director, Center for Transgender Medicine & Surgery, BMC, and Associate Professor, Medicine, MED In this third session of BU’s Strategic Communication Series, faculty who […]
Science Through Video: How to Tell a Compelling Story (2018)
Featuring Karen Warkentin, Professor, Biology, CAS; James Bird, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering, ENG; Christine Daniloff, Creative Director, MIT News; Hilary Katulak, Associate Director of Public Relations, Marketing & Communications; and Devin Hahn, Producer and Senior Editor, BU Productions Journals, funding agencies, and media outlets often seek video assets when reporting on science. […]
Lights. Camera. Action: Broadcast Interview Tips & Tricks (2018)
Less than comfortable speaking on live TV or radio? You are not alone. However, learning how to present yourself on camera and during an interview, is key to communicating your expertise and increasing visibility for your research. Join your colleagues for a panel discussion about the broadcast industry, how it has grown beyond TV and […]
Dimensions & COS Pivot (2018)
Presented by Ellen Phillips, Open Access Specialist in the Digital Scholarship Services Department of Mugar Memorial Library BU has recently acquired a subscription for Dimensions—a database of grants, publications, citations, clinical trials, patents, and policy documents. Dimensions is an excellent tool to help you to find potential collaborators, find funding opportunities, see abstracts of funded […]
Learn About NASA’s Strategy and Funding Priorities: Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen (2018)
Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen will visit Boston University to discuss NASA’s funding priorities and learn more about BU’s research partnerships with the agency. As the Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA, Dr. Zurbuchen is responsible for setting NASA’s science strategy. He brings a wealth of scientific research, engineering experience and hands-on knowledge to […]
The Current Changing Landscape at NSF with Focus on Geosciences (2018)
The Geosciences Directorate at the National Science Foundation (GEO) seeks to improve our understanding of the physical global environment and the processes that affect its behavior. The Directorate provides 64% of all federal funding for academic research in the atmospheric, earth, ocean, and polar sciences, helping deepen our knowledge of ecosystems and better prepare society to respond […]
Broadening Participation in STEM (2018)
Hosted by Crystal Williams, Associate Provost for Diversity & Inclusion, this Research on Tap highlighted the exciting array of initiatives and scholarship taking place across BU’s Charles River and Medical Campuses that explicitly seek to increase embodied diversity, improve department/school climate and culture, develop innovative pedagogical interventions, and create stronger pathways for people traditionally underrepresented […]