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All Topics (July 10 through September 11)

Thursday, July 10

  • 12:00 PM
    Meet the Funder: Find Funding for Alzheimer's Disease Research
    Find Funding for Alzheimer’s Disease Research: Meet BrightFocus Foundation. In this virtual Meet the Funder workshop, Sharyn Rossi, PhD, director of neuroscience programs at BrightFocus, will present on the foundation’s grant opportunities. She will be joined by Julia TCW, PhD, assistant professor of pharmacology, physiology and biophysics at the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine,…

Monday, July 28

  • 12:00 AM
    3rd Annual Neuroscience of the Everyday World Conference
    The third edition of the Neuroscience of the Everyday World Conference is bringing together leaders in the fields of computer science, biomedical engineering, cognitive science, neurology, and clinical neuroscience to present state-of-the-art research, all focused on the study of human brain function and continuous brain measurement in real-world activities. The presentations will all focus on…

Wednesday, July 30

Thursday, August 7

  • 12:00 PM
    Meet the Funded: Securing Graduate Student Funding
    Grants can provide essential funding for the research and related activities needed to complete your thesis or dissertation. Beyond financial assistance, applying for grants can also offer valuable experience in proposal writing, greater research flexibility, and professional recognition. On Thursday, August 7, join Foundation Relations to learn more about navigating the grant application process. During…

Tuesday, September 2

  • 9:00 AM
    CReM Seminar
    The Center for Regenerative Medicine Seminar Series invited speaker: Martin Tristani-Firouzi, MD Investigator, Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research & Training Institute Professor of Pediatrics H.A. and Edna Benning Presidential Chair Co-Director of the Center for Genomic Medicine University of Utah

Wednesday, September 3

  • 12:00 PM
    Health Data Science 3rd Annual Poster Session
    Please join us for the Third Annual Health Data Science Poster Session. This event will showcase innovative health data science research posters from scholars, trainees and other researchers from various disciplines across BU and beyond. Learn more about health data science research throughout BU and network with health data science scholars and peers! Lunch will…
  • 3:00 PM
    [ERC] Sharpening your personal statement
    When you’re writing a personal statement, you have just a page or two to tell your story – what should you include? What should you not include? What message do you want to convey, and how do you get there without falling into cliche? In this workshop, we demystify the genre of the personal statement…

Friday, September 5

Monday, September 8

  • 9:00 AM
    Startup Boston Week 2025
    Startup Boston Week is the largest annual gathering for New England’s startup community — five days of connection, learning, and inspiration for founders, startup operators, investors, students, and the ecosystem builders who support them. ​ Each September, we bring together thousands of attendees for 100+ free sessions, panels, and networking events spanning every stage of…
  • 11:00 AM
    CEID Guest Lecture: Vish Viswanath, PhD
    "Countering Misinformation and Building Public Trust in Science" Vish Viswanath, PhD, Lee Kum Kee Professor of Health Communication, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health Hybrid event. Networking lunch to follow for in-person attendees.
  • Countering misinformation and building public trust in science
    Hybrid event. Guest lecture by Dr. Vish Viswanath, Lee Kum Kee Professor of Health Communication at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. Lunch to follow for in-person attendees.
  • [ERC] Manage your time and productivity
    Effectively managing time and planning are cornerstones of academic success. Learn key principles and explore specific tools to help you consistently plan your time and execute that plan. Discover productivity strategies to help you get more done. ERC staff will be available for further conversation after the workshop and are available to meet for individual…
  • 1:00 PM
    IS&T RCS Tutorial - Introduction to GIS Theory (Lecture)
    This tutorial will introduce select core Geographic Information System (GIS) theory concepts that are utilized by the majority of GIS software and GIS libraries. The goal of this tutorial is to get you familiar with common GIS terminology and concepts that may not be clearly described when reading "How To" manuals of GIS software packages…
  • IS&T RCS Tutorial - Introduction to MATLAB, Part One (Hands-on)
    MATLAB is an interpreted programming language. It was originally developed for linear algebra and engineering problems, but now has wide applicability and toolboxes for areas ranging from medicine, economics, and machine learning. This tutorial presents an introduction via solving hands-on example problems; this motivates the syntax/tools in a “why” versus “what” way. Part One introduces…
  • 4:00 PM
    Law and Technology: A Methodical Approach, A Fireside Chat with Ryan Calo
    Please join us on Monday, September 8th for a talk at Boston University School of Law. Renowned scholars of law and technology Woodrow Hartzog, Rory Van Loo, and Jessica Silbey discuss Ryan Calo’s forthcoming book, Law and Technology: A Methodical Approach. Full of examples and anecdotes, this book draws from Ryan’s years of experience writing…

Tuesday, September 9

  • 10:00 AM
    IS&T RCS Tutorial - Introduction to Python, Part One (Hands-on)
    This is an introduction to the essential features of Python. This first part of the tutorial includes an introduction to basic types, if-statements, functions, lists, dictionaries, loops, and modules. The tutorial includes the use of a popular Python development environment and covers setting up Python on your own computer in addition to using Python on…
  • 1:00 PM
    IS&T RCS Tutorial - Natural Language Processing Basics (Hands-on)
    Human language/communication can be studied computationally through Natural Language Processing (NLP). We'll explore the basics of NLP using Python and PyTorch; no prior machine learning experience necessary, basic Python knowledge is helpful but not necessary. We will look at the bigram character model and build statistical and neural network implementations. The core concepts we will…
  • 4:00 PM
    BUCSA Fall Reception
    Please join us in welcoming our new Director, Professor Sunil Sharma, catch up with friends and colleagues and meet new ones, and learn about the BUCSA program for fall 2025!

Wednesday, September 10

  • 7:00 AM
    Bottleneck to Blueprint: Fast-Tracking Renewable Energy Project Preparation
    Sub-Saharan Africa presents what is perhaps the world’s greatest untapped potential for low carbon-led growth paths. The region is home to 60% of the world’s solar resources, 30% of proven transition mineral reserves, and enough wind potential to provide the entire continent enough electricity to meet its needs 250 times over. Moreover, population in the…
  • 1:00 PM
    IS&T RCS Tutorial - Introduction to MATLAB, Part Two (Hands-on)
    MATLAB is an interpreted programming language. It was originally developed for linear algebra and engineering problems, but now has wide applicability and toolboxes for areas ranging from medicine, economics, and machine learning. This tutorial presents an introduction via solving hands-on example problems; this motivates the syntax/tools in a “why” versus “what” way. Part Two introduces…
  • 5:30 PM
    [HBC, MBI] Intellectual Property Workshop
    This Zoom interactive discussion will cover intellectual property (IP) rights and the common IP pitfalls startups often encounter. The session will include an overview of key IP concepts, case studies on what not to do and why these missteps can cause serious issues, and a walk-through of the structure and content of a patent application.…

Thursday, September 11

  • 6:00 PM
    Data Science Mentoring Circles Mentee Virtual Information Session
    Are you ready to turn your academic knowledge into a career in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Data Analytics? Apply to be a Data Science Mentoring Circles (DSMC) program mentee! This is a free program with limited spots. The application deadline is Friday, September 19th, at midnight. This event is for students to learn more…

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