Find session slides, video recordings, and other materials from past events related to research on people and society.
Research on Tap: After the Ambulance: Convergent Science for Trauma, Recovery, and Lifelong Health
Upcoming: Wednesday, October 28, 2026. This Research on Tap will bring together BU researchers who study injury and stress, systems that deliver care, and the social conditions of recovery that shape health following trauma.
Research on Tap: The Well-Being of Children in Immigrant Families: Research on Policy and Practice
This Research on Tap event discussed the deep inequities children in immigrant families face, and highlighted the policies and practices that support their healthy development.
Research on Tap: On Language and Being Human
This Research on Tap event explored how language influences how we communicate, learn, connect, advocate, and find meaning, and highlighted how language shapes everything from childhood development to political debate, and how it reflects and redefines what it means to be human.
Research on Tap: Global Security in an Interconnected World
Tuesday, September 16 | 4-6 PM Kilachand Center Eichenbaum Room (Room 101) 610 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 From climate change and nuclear weapons to migration and global health, today’s global security challenges stretch across borders — and academic silos. This Research on Tap event brings together scholars from across the BU community to engage […]
Research on Tap: The Biology of Aging (2025)
How does aging work at the biological level? What can we do to promote health as we grow older? And what is the latest science on extending human vitality? As the global population ages rapidly, with those over 60 expected to double by 2050, the need for breakthroughs in aging research is more urgent than […]
Research on Tap: Tackling Cancer Through Multidisciplinary Research (2025)
Cancer remains one of the most complex and pressing challenges in medicine, requiring innovative approaches that span disciplines and perspectives. Advancing our understanding through research is critical to unlocking new prevention strategies, breakthrough treatments, and improved outcomes for patients worldwide. This Research on Tap will showcase the breadth of expertise driving progress in cancer prevention, […]
Research on Tap: AI and the Humanities (2025)
Artificial intelligence is transforming every aspect of our lives, raising urgent questions about its implications for ethics, identity, and the health of our political and economic systems. At the same time, AI is opening new frontiers in humanities research—reshaping how we analyze complex texts, uncover historical insights, and approach critical fields like anthropology. At this […]
Research on Tap: How Social Policies Shape Our Lives from Birth to Old Age
Across the globe, governments are grappling with how to design policies that meet the needs of diverse and aging populations, address widening inequalities, and promote overall societal well-being. In the United States, debates over health care, economic safety nets, and education underscore the critical importance of evidence-based policy decisions. In this Research on Tap, we […]
Research on Tap: Addressing Health Inequities with a Health Economics Lens (2024)
From where we live and work to the education and income we receive, countless factors determine our health. These inequities aren’t random; they are rooted in the systems that govern our daily lives, including health care structures, employment markets, and public policies. Understanding how these drivers compound across individual, community, and societal levels and identifying […]
Research on Tap: Women’s Health and Cultivating a Research Community at BU (2024)
For much of the 20th century, clinical research predominantly involved male participants, with the assumption that findings would apply equally to women. Concerns about hormonal fluctuations and reproductive health risks led to the exclusion of women, particularly those of childbearing age. This exclusion resulted in a significant lack of data on how various diseases and […]