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All Topics (November 12 through January 31)
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…
Friday, November 15
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CCS/Hariri Institute Seminar: Pedro LopesSpeaker: Pedro Lopes, Quantum Advocate Talk Title: “QuEra – Neutral-Atom Quantum Computing: From Dark-Horse to Workhorse” Abstract: Since 2019, QuEra has led the charge in advancing neutral-atom quantum computing from an emerging technology to a frontrunner in scalable quantum solutions. Together with academic and industry partners, we’ve driven this transformation by translating university tech into…
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CISE Seminar: Vladimir Dvorkin, University of MichiganData center coordination with power grids under engineering and privacy constraints Recent AI breakthroughs have led to significant investments in data center infrastructure, which puts a strain on power grids. As a fundamentally new type of load, AI presents new challenges (e.g., disruptive electricity consumption patterns) and opportunities (e.g., the ability to instantaneously shift computing…
Saturday, November 16
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Scaling Up Zero-Carbon, Climate-Resilient Financing Between China, Central Asia, and BeyondAt the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, countries agreed on a historic pact to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 to accelerate progress on climate action. Scaling up renewable energy investment is key to combat climate change and build resilience, contributing to the goal of tripling renewable energy…
Monday, November 18
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AI and Education Initiative Human and Machine Learning Lunch Series: Michael ChangSpeaker: Michael Chang, PhD, assistant professor at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, faculty fellow in the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS), and assistant director at the Earl Center for Learning & Innovation Talk Title: “Co-Designing Expansive Educational Futures: Envisioning Equitable AI-Ed Possibilities” Abstract: As AI has been envisioned to…
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CISE Seminar: Robert Kazschmann, ETH ZurichBuilding Life-like Robots: From Musculoskeletal Designs to Biohybrid Innovations Nature’s musculoskeletal design can inspire both artificial and living robots to create systems that can better interact within our unstructured world. There is value in rethinking how we design and control robots by replacing traditional designs centred around electromagnetic motors and gearboxes with a bio-inspired approach…