Full Calendar
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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.
Featured Events (September 11 through November 30)
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,…
Thursday, September 18
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Development, Dispossession, and Desires in Jeju with Youjeong OhJeju is known as a popular international tourist destination, a filming location for K-dramas, an Instagrammable hotspot, and a site of trendy lifestyle experiments. Yet behind these images of paradise, pristine nature, and healing lie histories of forced development and dispossession. Highlighting diverse forms of activism, this presentation conveys the vivid and urgent voices of…
Thursday, September 25
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Research in Action: Making a Local Impact with Boards and Commissions: A Conversation with April English, Chief Secretary, Boards and Commissions, Office of Governor HealeyServing on a state board or commission can offer BU faculty a powerful opportunity to make an immediate impact on state policy. On Thursday, September 25, join April English, Chief Secretary for Boards and Commissions in the Office of Governor Healey, for an engaging discussion on the process of applying to and serving on boards…
Wednesday, October 1
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Meet the Funder: Patient Centered Outcomes Research InstituteThe Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) funds patient-centered comparative effectiveness research (CER) that typically compares two evidence-based interventions with large participant groups and meaningful stakeholder engagement. Additionally, PCORI funds research on methodological, engagement, and dissemination projects that support CER. The overarching goal of work supported by PCORI is to help patients and providers make…
Wednesday, October 15
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Research on Tap: AI for Life SciencesAdvances in AI are having a growing impact across a wide range of scientific disciplines, including the life sciences. The emergence of large foundational models, including large language models and those trained on biological sequences, is unlocking new possibilities in synthetic biology, protein engineering, biomarker discovery, and more. The AI in life sciences market is…
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Urban Growth & Citizenship MachinesJoin the Initiative on Cities for a conversation with Boston University Professor Daniel Abramson, who will share insights from his forthcoming book, Designing Citizens. Abramson’s work explores postwar federal government complexes – from Boston to Honolulu – through the intersecting lenses of architecture, politics, and urban history. Designing Citizens reveals how these modernist buildings tell…
Thursday, October 16
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Strategic Communications: From Complexity to ClarityWant to make your media interviews more powerful and memorable? Join Kevin Anselmo from Experiential Communications for a lively 90-minute workshop designed to sharpen your message and help you communicate with clarity and confidence. This session will show why using external communication to promote your research is crucial and help you transform complex ideas into…
Thursday, October 23
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Research on Tap: Parkinson Disease: From Bench to Bedside and BeyondParkinson disease affects over 10 million people globally and is rapidly becoming the world’s fastest-growing neurological disorder. Yet, despite its widespread impact, there’s still much we don’t understand about its underlying causes, how to mitigate disease progression or overcome real-world challenges to improve quality of life. That’s where the researchers at Boston University come in.…
Thursday, October 30
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Research on Tap: Engineering the Future of SurgeryAdvances at the intersection of surgery and engineering are reshaping how we understand and treat disease. From next-generation devices, robotics, and bioengineering platforms, to AI-powered decision support and predictive modeling, these collaborations are unlocking new possibilities for improved surgical care and patient outcomes. This Research on Tap will bring together Boston University surgeons and engineers…
Monday, November 3
Thursday, November 6
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Strategies for Pursuing Department of Defense FundingInterested in learning more about Department of Defense (DOD) research funding, but unsure where to begin? Join Lewis-Burke Associates LLC, a Washington, DC based consulting firm, for an informative session on navigating the DOD research landscape. This presentation will offer: - An overview of key DOD funding opportunities - Guidance on building relationships with DOD…
