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Podcasting 101, Hosted by PRX (2020)
Co-hosted by BU Public Relations | Social Media and BU Office of Research Podcasts are a great way to share your research findings, build your academic network, and engage the general public in your work. Whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned podcaster looking to gain new skills, this orientation is for you. Join […]
Perfect Your Pitch for Fun & Impact, with Linda Plano, PhD (2020)
Hosted by BU Technology Development Communicating with your colleagues about your research is second nature: efficient, productive and collaborative. Communicating with people who do not share your background or about non-technical issues can be slow and even frustrating. It doesn’t have to be that way! Join communication coach Linda Plano for an interactive seminar to learn […]
Strategic Communications: Engaging with Science Media, Hosted by SciLine (2020)
Hosted by BU PR | Social Media and the Office of Research Interested in learning to communicate your expertise to journalists and other audiences? Watch this interactive workshop facilitated by Meredith Drosback from SciLine, a program at the American Association for the Advancement of Science connecting US journalists to scientific experts for print, broadcast, and […]
Writing Winning SBIR/STTR Grant Proposals: Insights from Advisors and Reviewers (2020)
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs are $2.4+ billion federal grant platforms established to fund product commercialization. Through a competitive, awards-based program, SBIR and STTR fund qualified small businesses to bring products to market. This seminar is designed to help you determine if these programs are right for you, and to share […]
BU Research Collaborations with Industry (2020)
Hosted by BU Industry Engagement Learn how BU Industry Engagement is working with BU researchers to establish strategic collaborations with industry partners. Hear directly from BU faculty about their research and how industry can advance their research and help move their innovation out into the world to benefit society while also helping their industry partners […]
The Investor’s Perspective on Women-Led Startups: Q&A for Early-Stage Innovators with the Golden Seeds Angel Investor Network (2020)
Hosts: BU Technology Development & ARROWS Data shows that there continues to be gender disparity in academic technology transfer and commercialization at universities nationwide. Sheila Narayan and Laura Davis of Golden Seeds, an early-stage investment firm focused on women leaders, joined for a Q&A, designed as an introduction to the tools, networks, and resources available to help female academics […]
Equity in Innovation: Overcoming Barriers to Women Engaging in Innovation and the Patent System (2020)
Join Technology Development and Arrows to explore the barriers women face in innovation and the patent system. The event will feature a keynote from Laura Peter, Deputy Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), followed by a panel discussion with Deputy Director Peter, Biomedical Engineering Professor Joyce Wong, and patent attorney Susanna Benn. The keynote […]
Now is the Time: How to Increase the Public Value of Scientific Research (2020)
Dr. Arthur Lupia, Assistant Director, National Science Foundation and head of its Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate delves into how science conveys value to society in an era when many people are asking new questions about who and what to believe. Dr. Lupia explores how public views and expectations of science are evolving, proposes ideas for how to […]
Opportunities for Fellowships, Career Training, and Development, with Alison Gammie of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (2020)
In this talk geared towards postdoctoral scholars and junior faculty, Dr. Alison Gammie of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) will provide an overview of biomedical and behavioral research training activities, including those fellowships that promote diversity, trainee-centered outcomes, and career planning. The talk will focus on interdisciplinary fellowship opportunities and K-awards, including the […]
Come Together, Right Now: Convergence & Collaboration Around Cloud Computing, Data Security, and AI (2020)
Hosted by the Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering We are producing ever-increasing quantities of data. These data are connected to many of the most fundamental and important challenges facing society. Yet without thoughtful collaboration and intentional strategies for convergence, data remains siloed from related data and from the increasingly […]