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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 (April 1 through June 30)
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…
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CISE Seminar: Tobias Fischer, Associate Professor, Queensland University of TechnologyVisual Place Recognition: Navigating Without GPS Using Bio-Inspired Approaches Knowing your location is fundamental to navigation – for humans, animals, and autonomous systems alike. But how can robots determine their position with confidence and precision in environments where satellite systems are unavailable or unreliable? The central theme of this talk explores Visual Place Recognition (VPR),…
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 event will showcase the diverse and influential cancer research being conducted…
Thursday, April 3
Friday, April 4
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CISE Best Paper AwardsThe Center for Information & Systems Engineering established the CISE Best Student Paper Award competition to promote student research and recognize the scientific quality of research being conducted by CISE students. The opportunity is open to all students currently enrolled at Boston University and advised by a CISE faculty affiliate. Paper submissions will be evaluated…
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
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The Inclusion Trap: Evidence from the Elite Civil ServiceEarly-career geographic mobility plays a critical role in shaping the long-run careers of elite civil servants by providing exposure, networks and administrative experience. In a new study using personnel data from Pakistan’s elite civil service from 1986 to 2020, Shaheen Naseer examines a 2003 gender-sensitive policy that relaxed mobility requirements for female officers. She finds…
Thursday, April 10
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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…
