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 (July 24 through September 30)
Friday, July 24
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ECE Seminar: Ilan GoodmanECE Seminar: Ilan Goodman Zoom Link: https://bostonu.zoom.us/j/96315563219?pwd=IOmlpeLs9NLRYJLTP5aEOoqcuurbRm.1&from=addon Meeting ID: 963 1556 3219 Passcode: 612775 Title: Frequency Estimation Abstract: Google Trends tracks the day’s rising searches, exchanges flag the most volatile stocks, retailers rank their best sellers, and security teams hunt for the accounts sending the most spam. Different products, one question underneath: in a stream…
Tuesday, July 28
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World Head & Neck Cancer Day Lunch & Learn (Hybrid)Please join us for a Lunch & Learn for World Head & Neck Cancer Day! A clinical perspective will be presented by Laurel Henderson, DDS, MS, as well as research and patient/survivor perspectives from Maria A. Kukuruzinska, PhD, and Thomas Healy, respectively. Lunch will be provided, and a virtual attendance option is available.
Wednesday, July 29
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[ISSO] Town Hall: New USDHS Rules For International Students & ScholarsUSDHS published new rules that will restrict academic program changes and set fixed expiration dates for international students and scholars by eliminating duration of status (D/S) effective September 15, 2026. Join the ISSO, Office of General Counsel, Federal Relations and a Boston-based immigration attorney for a virtual town hall to learn more. This session will…
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ECE Seminar: João FernandesECE Seminar: João Fernandes Zoom Link: https://bostonu.zoom.us/j/97857949765?pwd=eNvO4WJHhQyaZhNr7oNWrUKO8mxpAz.1&from=addon Meeting ID: 978 5794 9765 Passcode: 087712 Title: Designing with Responsibility: GRASP Patterns in Software Engineering Abstract: Every software system begins with a shared understanding of its problem domain: the key concepts, and how they relate. That understanding is rarely controversial. Yet the moment we move from understanding…
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Public Health Conversation: The Future of Public Health TeachingThis event is part of our SPH50 programming, in celebration of 50 years of public health research, education, and practice at BUSPH. For this program, we have invited a select group of innovative leaders in academic public health to reflect on the current state of public health teaching and envision how it could look over…
Thursday, July 30
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[ERC, GPS] genAI + ResearchGenerative AI can be a powerful assistant to your research when used conscientiously and effectively. In this workshop, we’ll discuss practical ways to make the best use of AI without compromising academic integrity or your intellectual value. Hosted by the Educational Resource Center.
Friday, July 31
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MechE Seminar Series: Tapomoy BhattacharjeeSpeaker: Dr. Tapomoy Bhattacharjee Title: Physical regulation of cellular growth by 3D confinement Abstract: The natural habitats of most microbes are complex 3D environments with spatiotemporally dynamic material properties which exerts a physical constraint on fundamental biological processes such as growth. However, our current knowledge of cellular biology largely derives from experiments performed using either…
Tuesday, August 18
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[ISSO] Town Hall: New USDHS Rules For International Students & ScholarsUSDHS published new rules that will restrict academic program changes and set fixed expiration dates for international students and scholars by eliminating duration of status (D/S) effective September 15, 2026. Join the ISSO, Office of General Counsel, Federal Relations and a Boston-based immigration attorney for a virtual town hall to learn more. This session will…
Wednesday, August 19
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Research!America Learning Lunch Series | Session 2: Bringing Community and Research: Communicating Science EffectivelyCollaboration between researchers and community members produces the best, most impactful, and healthiest outcomes. Hear from community organizers, public health professionals, and researchers about how to communicate your science to general audiences and collaborate with your local community.
Wednesday, September 2
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In the Shadow of Survival: Autocrats, Democrats, and Two-Level Games in AsiaAs elsewhere, countries in Asia have experienced increasingly polarized domestic politics alongside growing geopolitical tensions. How do Asian states—authoritarian and democratic, large and small—respond to these two power plays simultaneously? Do these dynamics intensify security flashpoints in the region, or can they help mitigate them? Join us for answers to these questions and more as part…
Tuesday, September 15
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Health Data Science & AI ShowcaseWe invite faculty, staff, trainees, and students to submit posters, presentations, interactive tools, dashboards, maps, or other demonstrations for the upcoming Health Data Science & AI Showcase. The Showcase will highlight emerging data-driven and AI-enabled work taking place across BU and will provide an opportunity to share ongoing work, connect with collaborators, and engage with…
Wednesday, September 16
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Research!America Lunch Learning Series | Session 3: Current Issues in Science Policy for Student-Researchers and Early Career ScientistsDiscuss and gain perspective on issues that are relevant to you, ranging from training-grant funding to changes in educational policy. Gain advocacy skills regarding major issues in science policy directly affecting you.
Thursday, September 17
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"China and the Global Economic Order" - A Book Talk with Authors Gregory T. Chin and Kevin GallagherJoin us for the China and the Global Economic Order (2026) book talk. Authors Gregory T. Chin and Kevin Gallager trace how China has transformed its role within and outside of the Bretton Woods Institutions (BWIs), from a “rule-taker” to a “rule-shaker” and ultimately a “rule-maker” by shaping new financial institutions such as the AIIB…
Wednesday, September 23
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[ISSO] Town Hall: New USDHS Rules For International Students & ScholarsUSDHS published new rules that will restrict academic program changes and set fixed expiration dates for international students and scholars by eliminating duration of status (D/S) effective September 15, 2026. Join the ISSO, Office of General Counsel, Federal Relations and a Boston-based immigration attorney for a virtual town hall to learn more. This session will…
Tuesday, September 29
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AI in Massachusetts Workforce Development & Career Fair 2026The AI in Massachusetts Workforce Development & Career Fair is dedicated to catalyzing growth within the AI sector, paving the way for new career opportunities, and bolstering the AI economy in Massachusetts. With a vision to establish Boston as the global leader in AI by 2035, this is the third year of this event, and…
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AI in Action: Real Use Cases Driving Business ImpactJoin us for a dynamic panel discussion exploring how artificial intelligence is driving measurable impact across industries including finance, healthcare, consulting, and STEM. Featuring senior leaders at the forefront of AI adoption, this conversation will move beyond theory to examine real-world applications and outcomes. Panelists will share where AI has delivered the greatest value within…