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All Topics (November 7 through January 31)
Thursday, November 7
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Feminism in Public Debt: A Human Rights ApproachAs many developing countries are facing increasingly higher levels of debt and economic instability, "Feminism in Public Debt: A Human Rights Approach” is an interdisciplinary volume that explores the intersection of sovereign debt and women's human rights. Through contributions from leading voices in academia, civil society, international organizations and national governments, it shows how debt-related…
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Global Equity in Access to Pandemic Response ToolsThe latest installment of CEID’s fall symposium series will kick off with opening remarks by President Melissa L. Gilliam, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, CEID Founding Director. The panel will feature Dr. Hillary Carter, Senior Strategist for Global Health Security at the U.S. Department of State; Dr. Joia Mukherjee, Chief…
Friday, November 8
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Center for Systems Neuroscience and Brain, Behavior, & Cognition Seminar (Prof. Anne Collins, University of California, Berkeley)Hosted by Prof. Joe McGuire **NOTE: This is on a different day and time than our usual time on Wednesdays at 12:15 pm**
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Working Towards a Zero Waste World: PlasticsTargeted virtual series to address the next big questions in waste, recycling, and manufacturing.
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CISE Seminar: Chao Tian, Texas A&M UniversityChao Tian obtained his B.E degree from Tsinghua University, Beijing China, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Cornell University, Ithaca NY. He worked at AT&T Labs-Research (previously known as the Shannon Labs) as a researcher on communication and signal processing for seven years, before returning to academia. He was with the University of Tennessee…
Wednesday, November 13
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Center for Systems Neuroscience Seminar (Josh Jacobs, Columbia University)Hosted by Prof. Matthias Stangl
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Urban Salon: "Urban Power: Democracy and Inequality in São Paulo and Johannesburg Book Talk"Join us for a book discussion featuring Benjamin Bradlow, Assistant Professor of Sociology and International Affairs at Princeton University. His new book, Urban Power: Democracy & Inequality in São Paulo & Johannesburg, explores why some cities are more effective than others at reducing inequalities in the built environment. Bradlow examines the effectiveness of urban governance…
Thursday, November 14
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From Ideas to Impact: Identifying and Effectively Conveying Your Core MessagesLooking to elevate your research communication skills and make a lasting impact? Join Throughline Group’s Christina Mozaffari and Joel Schwartzberg for a dynamic 90-minute workshop designed to help you sharpen your key messages and deliver them with confidence. Throughout this webinar, you'll learn how to identify, sharpen, and convey your key messages with precision. You'll…
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China’s Global Energy Finance Database – Data Update, 2000-2023At the recent Ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, China committed an estimated $50 billion for Africa from 2024-2027, including $30 billion in credit lines. While specific allocation details were not provided, the funding is aimed at supporting 30 clean energy projects across the continent. A new update to the China’s Global Energy Finance (CGEF) Database,…
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The Brookline Adult & Community Education (BA&CE) hosts "Brookline AI Lecture Series"Speaker: :Dr. Ioannis Paschalidis, Distinguished Professor of Engineering at Boston University Join us for an engaging and informative one-hour lecture designed to demystify Artificial Intelligence (AI), explain its fundamental concepts, history, and practical applications in our everyday lives. We will delve into the basics of how AI works, covering essential topics like machine learning, neural…