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Students are the future of research. At BU, you have ample opportunity to explore your interests with the support of our talented faculty. Right now we’re investigating fuel cells that run on bacteria, developing a vaccine that fights cancer with cancer cells, and diving into many other areas. What’s next? That’s up to you.

Responsible Conduct of Research Training

Ground yourself in the ethical foundations of research by completing our campus-wide training program for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.

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Strategic Communications: Crafting Impactful Thought Leadership

Day: Thursday Nov 13th Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm Zoom

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NSF Broader Impacts in a Different Climate

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Government & Law

BU Researcher Helps Women Veterans Find Their Place After Serving Their Country

Tara Galovski started the Women Veterans Network (WoVeN) in 2017 with six participants. Now, 6,500 […]

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Biology

Meet PEARL, a Mobile Research Lab Studying Oysters and Their Habitats

BU researcher and her family customized a van to study how oysters filter water pollutants—and […]

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Psychiatry & Psychology

New BU Research Project Aims to Shift Mental Health Focus Beyond Symptoms to Meaning and Well-Being

With multimillion dollar funding from the John Templeton Foundation, initiative will train clinicians to focus […]

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Convergent Research

Boston University Researchers to Examine Impact of Legalized Gambling in $2.5M Study

Funding from Massachusetts Gaming Commission will drive research on social and economic impacts, including student […]

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Accolades

Brink Bites: BU Health Researchers Win Major NIH Grants; BU Device Named Among Time’s Best Inventions of 2025

Other research news, stories, and tidbits from around BU, including big funding wins, opposition to […]

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Convergent Research

Mapping Out Brain Studies, Beyond the Lab

A society of neuroscience experts are creating a dedicated hub of resources for fNIRS research.

Environment & Ecology

Living in a City Can Impact a Tree’s Health—BU Researchers Aim to Figure Out Why

Biologist Jennifer Bhatnagar and her team hope their findings can help cities, including Boston, maintain […]

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Education

Why Do So Many Kids Struggle with Reading? BU Researcher’s Study Finds Literacy Screening Programs Failing Young Learners

Nationwide study suggests mandated universal literacy screening programs aren’t translating into help for struggling young […]

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