Research on Tap

Research on Tap events are open to faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students. Each presentation is followed by refreshments and lively discussion with colleagues and potential collaborators.

Upcoming Events

On Language and Being Human

Wednesday, February 11 | 4-6 PM
Kilachand Center Colloquium Room (Room 101)
610 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215

This Research on Tap event will explore how language influences how we communicate, learn, connect, advocate, and find meaning, and highlight how language shapes everything from childhood development to political debate, and how it reflects and redefines what it means to be human.

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The Well-Being of Children in Immigrant Families: Research on Policy and Practice

Wednesday, February 25 | 4-6 PM
Kilachand Center Colloquium Room (Room 101)
610 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215

This Research on Tap event will discuss the deep inequities children in immigrant families face, and highlight the policies and practices that support their healthy development.

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Request an Accommodation

For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation (e.g., ASL interpreters, Communication Access Realtime Translation CART), please email research@bu.edu.


View past events, or learn more about this series. If you are interested in hosting an event, please contact research@bu.edu or send us your proposal using the topic suggestion form.


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