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 (September 29 through November 30)
Monday, September 30
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Urban Inequalities WorkshopPresentation by Dr. Ekédi Mpondo-Dika, UC Berkeley (hybrid) co-sponsored by BU’s Precarity Lab on The Push and Pull of Poverty: Cyclical Ties in a Truly Disadvantaged Network
Wednesday, October 2
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Meet the McKnight Endowment Fund for NeuroscienceThe McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience supports innovative research with the promise to bring society closer to preventing, treating, and curing many devastating diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, and many others. Neuroscience Program Manager Joel Krogstad will join us to discuss the Fund’s two signature funding programs: Neurobiology…
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AIR Distinguished Speaker Dr. Huaizu JiangSpeaker: Dr. Huaizu Jiang Talk Title: “Generating and Populating 3D Indoor Scenes” Abstract: Our lab’s research aims to advance immersive 3D experiences by developing techniques for creating and populating virtual environments. Imagine taking a (virtual or physical) tour of your dream home, where you and your loved ones can together redesign spaces and swap out…
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Transportation & the City: Allston Multimodal Project + Reknitting the Allston CommunityJoin the Boston University Initiative on Cities and the City Planning & Urban Affairs Program for a special discussion on the mega project realigning the Massachusetts Turnpike/I-90. The project will open up land in Allston for new development and improve roadway, transit, and active transportation in the region. In addition to the local lens, the…
Thursday, October 3
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Health Data Science Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Anita Raj, Tulane UniversitySpeaker: Dr. Anita Raj, Tulane University Talk Title: “Application of machine learning with a novel qualitative variable coding technique to understand predictors of gender equity outcomes in India” Abstract: We conducted a series of papers applying machine learning methodologies with a novel variable coding technique designed by our team to provide insight into key issues…
Tuesday, October 8
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ARC Prize @ Boston UniversitySpeakers: Mike Knoop (Co-Founder, Zapier) François Chollet (Founder, Keras) Title: ARC Prize @ Boston University Event Overview: Join Mike Knoop (Co-Founder, Zapier) and François Chollet (Founder, Keras) on the ARC Prize 2024 University Tour, exploring frontier AGI research that challenges current industry benchmarks and beliefs. Forever the great dream of the field of AI, AGI…
Thursday, October 10
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Meet the Wenner-Gren FoundationThe Wenner-Gren Foundation is committed to playing a leadership role in anthropology, helping researchers advance anthropological knowledge in the field, build sustainable careers, and amplify the impact of anthropology within the wider world while fostering inclusiveness within the discipline. President Danilyn Rutherford will provide a virtual session focused on the foundation’s grantmaking in the areas…
