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.
All Topics (March 24 through April 5)
Monday, March 25
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Research Seminar Series: Andrea ChiampanThe Pardee School of Global Studies Research Seminar Series is a forum for faculty and students to discuss and receive feedback on ongoing research. The series is a mix of presentations, works-in-progress sessions, and research workshops. Andrea Chiampan of MIT will present on "US Nuclear Strategy and Transatlantic Relations in the Cold War." Faculty and…
Tuesday, March 26
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Research Spotlight: Ioannis PaschalidisIoannis Paschalidis, Professor of Engineering and Director of the Center for Information & Systems Engineering, shares his new research on ways to mitigate congestion through socially optimal – rather than selfish – traffic routing. Using real-time traffic data from the Boston region, Paschalidis and his colleagues examined the present price of anarchy. Co-hosted with the…
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CellPress- Pro tips from an editorEver wonder what that editor was thinking? Here’s your chance to find out. Cheri Sirois was trained as a research immunologist and microbiologist, went on to do postdoctoral research and teach, and now works as a scientific editor at Cell Reports. She will discuss the differences between doing science and evaluating it, and how the…
Wednesday, March 27
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Career Panel Discussion:Introduction to Science PolicyWhat is science policy? How does the federal government impact scientific discovery, and why should the scientific community care about what happens in Washington, DC? Students will learn about the federal government’s role in science, with a particular focus on funding, regulations, and current topics of debate. The class will also discuss the range of…
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She Inspires Lunch Series with Dr. Theresa DaviesDR. THERESA DAVIES, PHD ASSISTANT DEAN, GRADUATE AFFAIRS DIRECTOR, MS IN ORAL HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAM, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES & EDUCATION BUSM Email buwpdc@bu.edu for more info.
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BUMC New Research Orientation (NRO) Animal Facility Training TourPre-registration is required. Please fill out the BUASC Training Course Sign-Up form to register. Please check the sign up form for details on the training and clearance required to attend the tour. Once your registration is confirmed the location to meet for the tours will be sent to you.
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How to use social media to promote your work and expertiseIt is estimated that in 2019 there will be 2.77 billion social network users around the world. Social media is a powerful tool that can amplify your expertise and scholarship and engage with targeted audiences. However, learning how to utilize social media and leverage the various platforms strategically can be daunting. Join acclaimed science writer…
Thursday, March 28
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Creating and Owning Your Individual Development PlanAn Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a customized roadmap for your professional training. It can help you set goals and review and update them regularly, enabling you to make most of your graduate or postdoctoral experience at BU. This workshop will help you create an outline of your IDP that will facilitate professional development conversations…
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Creating and Owning Your Individual Development PlanAn Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a customized roadmap for your professional training. It can help you set goals and review and update them regularly, enabling you to make the most of your graduate or postdoctoral experience at BU. This workshop will help you create an outline of your IDP that will facilitate career development…
Friday, March 29
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Boston Colloquium for Philosophy of Science: W. E. B. DuBois and History & Philosophy of Science"W. E. B. Du Bois and the Challenge to Scientific Racism," Evelynn Hammonds, History of Science, Harvard University "W. E. B. Du Bois and Evolution, 1885–1909," Trevor Pearce, Philosophy, UNC Charlotte "Out of His Dogmatic Slumber: Du Bois’s Critique of Euromodern Human Science," Lewis Gordon, Philosophy, University of Connecticut "Du Bois’ Plan for Scientific Inquiry,"…
Monday, April 1
Tuesday, April 2
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Entrepreneurship Workshop Series with Innovate@BU- How to Develop and Present Your IdeasThis April, build your entrepreneurial mindset through a workshop series led by Innovate@BU staff and faculty! Workshops are open to Boston University students (GMS, MED, SPH, Dental) and faculty. •April 2: How to Develop and Present Your Ideas •April 9: How to Launch a Lean Startup •April 16: How to Build the Right Team •April…
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Research on Tap | Mechanobiology: How Force and Stretch Shape LifeMechanobiology is the study of how physical cues, such as force and stretch, affect biological processes. Physical cues play important and often diverse roles in the inner workings of cells, collective actions of cells, interactions between cells and their extracellular matrix, and basic functions of organs. In this session, faculty from across both campuses of…
Wednesday, April 3
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Career Panel Discussion: Careers in AcademiaAre you interested in learning more about careers as a PhD in academia? Join us to hear more and meet with: Dr. Kelly Conn; Associate Teaching Professor, Graduate School of Education at Northeastern University Dr. Dennis Jones; BUSM Nancy L.R. Bucher Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Dr. Kathryn Martin; BU Precollege STEM…
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Alzheimer's Disease Center Lecture SeriesAlzheimer's Disease Center Lecture presented by Dr. Lee Goldstein.
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Digital Health Initiative (DHI) Award RoundtablePlease join the Hariri Institute for Computing and the Institute for Health System Innovation & Policy for a discussion about the current Research Incubation Awards call for Spring 2019. The event will include a briefing on the current proposal call, presentations from past award recipients, and a unique networking opportunity. Questions such as the ones…
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Current Topics Seminar – David Issadore, Ph.D.Assistant Professor Bioengineering and Electrical & Systems Engineering UPenn Engineering Seminar Title: TBA
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Cyber Alliance Speaker Series: Election IntegrityIn this Cyber Alliance talk, MIT Prof. Ron Rivest will review the problem of election security, focusing on the problem of ensuring that the reported outcome is correct for each contest. His work considers statistical post-election audits (both Bayesian and non-Bayesian), as well as methods based on cryptographic methods (such as elections that are "end-to-end…
Thursday, April 4
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Narrative Writing for Scientists - Spring Workshop SeriesThis three-part workshop series provides students and trainees in the biomedical sciences with the opportunity to develop narrative skills and competencies through reflective writing, reading, and listening. We'll spend time learning fundamental aspects of the craft of writing as well as work shopping participant narratives, including: opinion pieces, commentary, personal statements, creative work, educational projects,…
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LinkedIn WorshopThis interactive workshop will help you tailor your LinkedIn profile to highlight your skills and experiences that are relevant to the positions you are looking for after your postdoc. It will also highlight help you distinguish your profile depending on whether you are looking for research or non-research based roles. Please bring your laptop to…
Friday, April 5
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Completed Personnel Activity Reports DueAll certified personnel activity reports (PARs) are due to Post Award Financial Operations via effort@bu.edu. Background: All BU employees who are paid from Sponsored Research funds receive a PAR on a semi-monthly basis to review and certify their salary and effort. The PAR form indicates the percentages of the employee's University salary isallocated to sponsored…
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Women in Data Science (WiDS) Boston ConferenceBoston University is proud to partner with Stanford University to bring the Women in Data Science (WiDS) conference to Boston, MA. This one-day technical conference will bring together local academic leaders, industrial professionals and students to hear about the latest data science-related research in a number of domains, to learn how leading-edge companies are leveraging…
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Pfizer Centers for Therapeutic Innovation Open HousePfizer is collecting proposals as part of the current round of funding from Pfizer’s Centers for Therapeutic Innovation (CTI). For this, Pfizer will be holding an open house at the BU Medical Campus (details below) for v1 meetings to discuss specific questions and suitability of projects BU investigators may be looking to propose. The deadline…