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All Topics (September 21 through September 29)

Monday, September 22

• 12:00 PM

  Leveraging Community Power to Resist Climate Change, Gentrification, and Displacement

  Presented by Josh Lown, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Boston University Initiative on Cities
• 1:00 PM

  IS&T RCS Tutorial - Introduction to ArcGIS Online Portal (Hands-on)

  The ArcGIS Online Web Portal is the starting point for any ArcGIS Online projects. It is a cloud based web application that allows you to upload and store your own GIS data, save web maps, StoryMaps, and other ArcGIS Online applications in a centralized location. You can control access permissions for your content and share…
• 5:00 PM

  Taiwanese Politics and US-China-Taiwan Relations Under Trump 2.0 with S. Philip Hsu

  The talk will examine the following aspects of the U.S.-Taiwan-China relations: 1. how the Taiwan society views the U.S. and China, and the main developments in Taiwan’s party politics/democratic governance since President Lai was inaugurated in 2024; 2. the implications of U.S. foreign policy under Trump 2.0 for the trilateral relations; and 3. the implications…

Tuesday, September 23

• 10:00 AM

  IS&T RCS Tutorial - Introduction to Julia, Part One (Hands-on)

  Julia is a high-performance programming language, but with many features more common to lower performance interpreted languages. Many of its features are well suited for numerical analysis and computational science, with functions and syntax that are built around supporting this. This tutorial presents an introduction via solving hands-on example problems; this motivates the syntax/tools in…
• 11:00 AM

  ECE Seminar: Qing Xia

  ECE Seminar: Qing Xia Title: Mid-infrared Photothermal Microscopy: Unveiling Hidden Signatures with Single-Biomolecule Sensitivity Abstract: Biomolecular imaging is central to precision diagnosis and treatment. Mid-infrared photothermal (MIP) microscopy, a recently developed super-resolution infrared technology, provides dye-free access to chemical fingerprints, bridging important gaps left by fluorescence microscopy. Yet, challenges in sensitivity, speed, and molecular selectivity…
• [BDCSciComm Lab] F31, NSF GRFP fellowship workshop series

  The Biological Design Center Communication Lab will be running a Fellowship Workshop Series this fall that meets weekly to help students in the BU community with their applications for various fellowships, including the NSF GRFP, DoD NDSEG, and F31 Fellowships. These workshops are open to undergraduates, master students, and Ph.D. students in any department or…
• 1:00 PM

  IS&T RCS Tutorial - Deep Learning with PyTorch, Part One (Hands-on)

  This is the first part of a two-part tutorial on PyTorch. Be sure to also register for Part Two on Thursday, February 13, from 1 PM to 3 PM to continue building your knowledge. What to Expect: This session introduces PyTorch, a popular and versatile Python library for deep learning, optimized for acceleration processing using…
• 2:00 PM

  AIR Weekly Seminar: Micah Adler

  Speaker: Micah Adler, Visiting Scientist at MIT CSAIL Talk Title: “Towards Combinatorial Interpretability of Neural Networks” Abstract: Neural networks often appear inscrutable because single neurons participate in many unrelated computations (“polysemanticity”) and features are packed into limited capacity (“superposition”). This talk introduces combinatorial interpretability: a methodology that reads the logic of a network directly from…

Wednesday, September 24

• 10:00 AM

  [Boston Globe] The Future of Medicine

  Join The Boston Globe for the second annual Future of Medicine Summit, an in-person event exploring the cutting edge of medical innovation. This one-day gathering will bring together thought leaders and industry pioneers to showcase advancements across preclinical, clinical, and commercial developments. Through expert-led discussions, curated content, and dynamic programming, attendees will gain deep insights…
• 12:00 PM

  Spatial Biology Seminar: Spatial Core Launch and 10x Visium Promotion

  We are excited to announce the launch of the BU Spatial Transcriptomics Core, a new resource dedicated to advancing spatially resolved biology. Leveraging 10x Genomics’ Visium Spatial platform, including the next-generation Visium HD for single-cell–scale resolution, the Core enables comprehensive transcriptome profiling directly in tissue sections. By integrating spatial data with single-cell sequencing, researchers can…
• 6:00 PM

  Thurman Series: Pluralism, Democracy, and the American Imagination

  The Thurman Series seeks to explore Howard Thurman’s understanding of pluralism and his enduring love ethic. Thurman envisioned a shared life that transcends boundaries of race, culture, and creed, urging communities to cultivate “experiences of unity” that honor difference without erasing it. This series aims to recover the depth and nuance of Thurman’s thought— moving…

Thursday, September 25

• 10:00 AM

  IS&T RCS Tutorial - Introduction to Julia, Part Two (Hands-on)

  This tutorial is a continuation of Introduction to Julia, Part One. We strongly recommend that if you are interested in this tutorial, you also register for Part One.
• 12:00 PM

  [St. Jude] Research Career, Education and Training Virtual Fair

  St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is excited to host the third annual Virtual Research Career, Education, and Training Fair on Thursday, September 25, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT. This free, online event is open to students, trainees, and professionals in biomedical research and research information technology who are interested in learning more about…
• 12:30 PM

  Relevance to Investors of Greenhouse Gas Methane Emissions

  While much evidence identifies the human and environmental impacts of excessive methane gas (CH4) emissions, climate scientists and world bodies have yet to explore whether financial markets price these impacts. Financial markets play a crucial role in reducing global warming because investors can penalize emitter firms today as a reduction in market value for the…
• 1:00 PM

  IS&T RCS Tutorial - Deep Learning with PyTorch, Part Two (Hands-on)

  This is the second part of a two-part tutorial on PyTorch. Be sure to also register for Part One on Tuesday, February 11, from 1 PM to 3 PM. What to Expect: This session introduces PyTorch, a popular and versatile Python library for deep learning, optimized for acceleration processing using GPUs. You’ll gain hands-on experience…
• 2:00 PM

  Green Developmental Statecraft: Pursuing Sustainable Prosperity Under Systemic Constraints

  Countries across the Global South have sought to pursue their goal of achieving a green structural transformation through an investment push. However, with the window to limit global warming to safe levels rapidly closing and climate damages already taking a toll, green structural transformation has acquired greater urgency. What is more, Global South countries need…
• • Trainings & How-to
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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 Healey

  Serving 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…
  
• 5:00 PM

  Dudley Allen Sargent Distinguished Lecture Series: Michael Silverman, MS, PhD

  "Postpartum Depression: A Complication of Childbearing or Childrearing? How Big Data Can Help Clarify Etiology"This lecture aims to: -Clarify the nature and diagnosis of Postpartum Depression (PPD) -Examine the discrepancy between expectations and maternal reality -Interrogate prevalence claims using Big Data -Analyze the impact of COVID-19 on postpartum mental health -Inform public health policy with…

Friday, September 26

• 12:00 PM

  Beyond Buddhist Nationalism: The Politics of Decentralized Resistance in Highland Southeast Asia

  CURA announces the fall 2025 colloquium schedule. This year-long conversation brings together an interdisciplinary community of scholars of culture, religion, and world affairs. Please register below for the session(s) you plan to attend. The September 26 workshop will feature a paper by David Moe, Postdoctoral Associate and Lecturer in Southeast Asian Studies, MacMillan Center for…
• 3:00 PM

  MSE Talks: Emily Davidson, Princeton University

  Speaker: Emily Davidson, Title:: Hierarchical Materials through 3D Printing and Molecular Design Abstract: Nature creates remarkable, sustainable material by controlling the hierarchical assembly of molecules that are broken down at the end of their useful life. Inspired by natural systems, my group’s research combines molecular design and materials characterization with directed assembly via extrusion-based 3D…
• 3:30 PM

  Special Alumni Weekend Coffee & Conversation

  This is the ORIGINAL Coffee and Conversation by BU's Howard Thurman Center! Join alumni, current students, faculty, and staff for a thought-provoking discussion of the hottest local and national topics that affect the BU community and beyond. HTC Director Nick Bates will introduce the program plus there will be coffee and snacks. This event is…

Monday, September 29

• 8:00 AM

  Transforming K-12 Student Learning with AI Hackathon

  Join educators, technologists, designers, and researchers for a collaborative hackathon focused on developing practical AI solutions that address real-world challenges in K-12 education. This event emphasizes tools that work within classroom realities while promoting ethical and equitable use of AI. Organized by: MIT McGovern Institute, MIT Generative AI Community (MGAIC), SAIL Lab, and Boston University's…
• 10:00 AM

  Small Island States in an Uncertain Global Economy

  EVENT UPDATE: Please note that registrations for this event have reached capacity. Visit the registration link below to sign up for the waitlist. Join us for a special event featuring His Excellency José Ulisses Correia e Silva, Fifth Prime Minister of the Republic of Cabo Verde. Since becoming the head of government in April 2016,…
• 1:00 PM

  An Infirm Ascendency? India’s National Security Challenges with Ashley Tellis

  With Ashley Tellis, Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Despite India’s success in accumulating power in recent decades, durable security has proved to be elusive. India faces significant challenges both within the country and along its diverse frontiers, leaving the question of how much influence it…
• IS&T RCS Tutorial - Introduction to OpenStreetMap (Hands-on)

  OpenStreetMap is a name you might have seen at the bottom corner of web maps as a copyright item, or you might have used a GIS tool that uses OpenStreetMap data, but what is OpenStreetMap? This tutorial will provide an overview of OpenStreetMap and show how it is used by companies and organizations for some…