Full Calendar
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This calendar is a round-up of events related to research from around BU. Browse all upcoming events by date, or select an event topic to narrow your search.
All Topics (March 16 through April 14)
Monday, March 17
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AI and Education Initiative Human and Machine Learning Lunch Series with Zhongkai ShangguanSpeaker: Zhongkai Shangguan, BU PhD candidate, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Talk Title: Scalability and Accessibility: How AI Shapes the Future of Intelligent Tutoring Systems Bio: Zhongkai Shangguan, Ph.D. candidate, specializes in computer vision, natural language processing, data mining, and reinforcement learning. His research interests are generally in machine learning for assistive technology, focusing…
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Urban Inequalities WorkshopPresented by Yasemin Girgin, Ph.D. Student, Boston University: “Politics of Gentrification: Desecularization of Culture in Istanbul”
Wednesday, March 19
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BU CTSI Symposium: Advancing Translational Science Through Cutting-Edge TechnologyThis year’s event will highlight innovations and intersections between artificial intelligence and regenerative medicine. Featuring key-note speaker Roy Perlis, MD, Associate Editor at JAMA Network – Open and Associate Chief for Research in the Department of Psychiatry and Director of the Center for Quantitative Health at Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Center for Systems Neuroscience Seminar (Prof. Mark Churchland, Columbia University)Hosted by Prof. Michael Economo and Brian DePasquale
Friday, March 21
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CISE Seminar Speaker: Vijay Reddi, Professor, Harvard UniversityBio:Vijay Janapa Reddi is an Associate Professor in the John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University. Prior to joining Harvard University, he was an Associate Professor at The University of Texas at Austin. His research interests include computer architecture and runtime systems, specifically in the context of edge and mobile…
Wednesday, March 26
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TEST Center for Systems Neuroscience EventThis is only a test
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Research on Tap: The Biology of Aging – Featuring Hadi NiaHow 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…
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Research on Tap: The Biology of Aging – Featuring Hadi NiaHow 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…
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Research on Tap: The Biology of AgingDive into the cutting-edge discoveries being made by BU researchers across campus who are working to slow, reverse, or even prevent age-related diseases.
Monday, March 31
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Why population heterogeneity matters for modelling infectious diseases11am-12pm: Guest lecture by Sara Del Valle, PhD, Chief Scientist, Associate Laboratory Directorate for Global Security at Los Alamos National Laboratory Open to the public. Register for the Zoom webinar: https://bostonu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CVYpVV3rSVmtA5BFxpxgVg
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Research Meets Policy: Engaging with Federal LawmakersDiscover ways to ensure your research has a positive impact on policy.
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AIR Distinguished Speaker SeriesSpeaker: Charlie Wang, Professor of Smart Manufacturing at the University of Manchester Faculty Host: Emily Whiting, Associate Professor of Computer Science, Boston University Talk Title: “Field Based Computation for Vector 3D Printing: Slicing, Toolpath Generation & Motion Planning” Abstract: Although additive manufacturing is called 3D printing, the fabrication in most cases is still in a…
Tuesday, April 1
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Geoeconomic Fragmentation and the World EconomyA trend toward geoeconomic fragmentation (GEF) has emerged as a significant challenge with far-reaching economic implications for countries across the world. Through which channels is GEF expected to impact the world economy? What are potential global and regional output losses of GEF? And how does the measurement of geopolitical distance between country pairs affect international…
Wednesday, April 2
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Research on Tap: Tackling Cancer Through Multidisciplinary ResearchCancer 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,…
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Research on Tap: Tackling Cancer Through Multidisciplinary ResearchCancer 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,…
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Research on Tap: Tackling Cancer Through Multidisciplinary ResearchCancer 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 event will showcase the diverse and influential cancer research being conducted…
Thursday, April 3
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From Insight to Impact: Crafting Op-Eds That Amplify Your ExpertiseOp-eds are a powerful way to translate your expertise into compelling narratives that influence public discourse. Join Mackey Strategies’ Melanie Moran for a 90-minute workshop designed to help you effectively draft and place op-eds that make an impact. In this session, you’ll learn: The essential elements editors seek in op-eds. How to identify timely topics…
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RASTIC x ASML: The TalksTitle: Solving Reticle Handler Dynamics with Tuned Mass Damper
Tuesday, April 8
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BTEC Entrepreneurship Seminars: Beta Bionics and the Development of the Bionic Pancreas – Featuring Ed DamianoEver since Ed Damiano's 25-year-old son, David, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 11 months old, he set his sights on building and integrating autonomous, intelligent systems into a purpose-built, wearable medical device that he referred to as a bionic pancreas. In 2021, a 13-week pivotal clinical trial was conducted that tested the iLet…
Wednesday, April 9
Thursday, April 10
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A Housing Crisis Spillover: Political Discourse on Housing in Luxembourg and Cross-Border GentrificationUrban Seminar Series for Urban-H Housing Featuring Madalina Mezaros, Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER) and her research on Luxembourg's policy inertia, housing unaffordability, and multinational spillover "domino displacement" of its citizens.
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Powering Massachusetts Forward Interactive WorkshopInteractive workshop on leveraging data for clean energy transitions in municipalities across Massachusetts
Friday, April 11
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BARI Conference 2025: Greater Boston's Annual Insight-to-Impact SummitThe Boston Area Research Initiative (BARI) will be hosting its annual conference on the latest research connecting community leaders, practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to advance data-driven civic research. This year, the conference will be held at Roxbury Community College.
Monday, April 14
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AI and Education Initiative Human and Machine Learning Lunch Series with Marc Maffei, PhDSpeaker: Marc Maffei, PhD, Postdoctoral Associate, Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Talk Title: Speech, Language, and Motor Skills in Late Talkers Bio: Marc Maffei is speech-language pathologist and postdoctoral researcher at the BU Infant Communication Lab. He received both his M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Sciences from the…