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All Topics (September 7 through September 16)
Monday, September 8
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Startup Boston Week 2025Startup 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…
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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.
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Countering misinformation and building public trust in scienceHybrid 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.
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[ERC] Manage your time and productivityEffectively 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…
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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…
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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…
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Campus Climate Lab Info & Proposal Development Session #2 - Fall 2025Help advance sustainability and climate solutions using the BU campuses as your living lab! Teams made up of students and their faculty, staff, or graduate student mentors are invited to submit research proposals for the fall 2025 round of Campus Climate Lab (CCL) funding by September 19 at 3 pm. Funding is awarded up to…
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Law and Technology: A Methodical Approach, A Fireside Chat with Ryan CaloPlease 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
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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…
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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…
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BUCSA Fall ReceptionPlease 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
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Bottleneck to Blueprint: Fast-Tracking Renewable Energy Project PreparationSub-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…
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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…
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[HBC, MBI] Intellectual Property WorkshopThis 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
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IS&T RCS Tutorial - Introduction to Python, Part Two (Hands-on)This tutorial is a continuation of "Introduction to Python, Part One" and introduces more features of the language, common libraries such as numpy and matplotlib, and the basics of debugging Python programs. Please make sure you sign up for part one as well.
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IS&T RCS Tutorial - Introduction to BU's Shared Computing Cluster (Hands-on)This tutorial will introduce Boston University's Shared Computing Cluster (SCC) in Holyoke, MA. This Linux cluster has more than 28000 processors and over 14 petabytes of storage available for Research Computing by students and faculty on the Charles River and BUMC campuses. A very large number of software packages for programming, mathematics, data analysis, plotting,…
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2025 Fall Welcome ReceptionJoin us for CURA’s fall welcome reception. We are on land this year at the Pardee School of Global Studies, at 121 Bay State Road. We hope to see you there! This fun, annual event is a great way to kick off the new semester and mingle with CURA colleagues and friends. Soft drinks and…
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Data Science Mentoring Circles Mentee Virtual Information SessionAre 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…
Friday, September 12
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IS&T RCS Tutorial - Introduction to the SCC for Neuroimagers (Hands-on)This tutorial will introduce Boston University’s Shared Computing Cluster (SCC) for use with Magnetic Resonance (MR) neuroimaging methods. It will address basic concepts in MR neuroimaging and give investigators the background required to start or optimize their research. We will work hands-on with the SCC to highlight the wide variety of neuroimaging tools available on…
Monday, September 15
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IS&T RCS Tutorial - Introduction to Linux (Hands-on)This tutorial will give attendees a hands-on introduction to Linux. Topics covered will include a short history of Linux, logging in with ssh, the Bash shell and shell scripts, I/O redirection (pipes), file system navigation, and job control. Time permitting, attendees will edit, compile, and run a simple C program.
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IS&T RCS Tutorial - Introduction to QGIS (Demonstration)QGIS is an open source GIS desktop application that can be downloaded for free and it provides a collection of tools for managing, analyzing, and visualizing spatial data. This application has a resemblance to commercial GIS products ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap. In this session I will introduce you to the user interface of QGIS and…
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ENG Now Hiring: Jobs & Internships with GE AerospaceGE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation aircraft. They are one of EPIC's esteemed corporate partners and have an established track record of hiring BU students.
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Israeli Folk DancingJoin us at BU Hillel on Monday, Sept. 15 for a night of Israeli Folk Dancing! This event will be followed by a delicious Israeli dinner. No dance experience is required, and all are welcome. Please register in advance.
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Lead, Innovate, Amplify: Celebrating 10 Years of CISWHJoin BU School of Social Work's Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health for a celebratory reception in honor of the center’s 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, CISWH has led quality improvement efforts for the care of children with special health care needs, collaborated with medical professionals in Nicaragua to bring behavioral health…
Tuesday, September 16
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Research on Tap: Global Security in an Interconnected WorldFrom climate change and nuclear weapons to migration and global health, today’s global security challenges stretch across borders — and academic silos. This Research on Tap event brings together scholars from across the BU community to engage in an important and timely conversation about the future of global security. Amid a rapidly evolving global landscape,…
