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Innovation

Photo of Daylin Frantin, left, in a gray long-sleeve and black pants, with one hand on a boat engine, while Sam Gallipeau, Flux’s in-house designer, in a gray quarter zip, inspects the other side of the engine. Behind them are work benches and industrial shelves. A small crane lifts the engine

Innovation

Reinventing the Outboard

June 9, 2021

In this November 2019 photo, Charles Flagg, who has Alzheimer's disease, sits for an infusion while participating in a study on the drug aducanumab at Butler Hospital in Providence, R.I. Biogen says it can slow the decline of Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia.

Alzheimer’s Disease

FDA Approves First Alzheimer’s Treatment in 18 Years. Now What?

June 7, 2021

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Language Rehabilitation

Scientists Can Predict How Well a Stroke Survivor Will Recover Language Skills Using Computer Simulations of the Brain

June 3, 2021

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University News

Gerry Fine Retiring after Years of Teaching, and Promoting, Innovation at BU

May 26, 2021

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Sustainable Technology

As Office Work Returns, This Smart HVAC System Could Save Energy, Money, and Even Lives

May 24, 2021

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University News

Digital Learning & Innovation Virtual Faculty Forum to Explore Innovations in Teaching and Technology at BU

May 10, 2021

Innovation

At BU Spark! Demo Day, Basketball Recruiting Software for International Athletes Wins Judges Choice

May 5, 2021

Student Life

An Online Tutoring Service Tailored to BU Students by a BU Student

April 27, 2021

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Entrepreneurship

My Big Idea: Suits with Pockets, and Now, a New Networking Community for Women

April 21, 2021

Innovation

BU Students, Alums Win Big at Innovate@BU’s $64K New Venture Finale

April 21, 2021

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Digital Health

Can This Free Mobile App Help Autistic Children Develop Better Language Skills?

April 2, 2021

Innovation

Need a Study Buddy? Meechu Has You Covered

March 22, 2021

A photo of Shironda White holding a tray of cupcakes.

Entrepreneurship

My Big Idea(s): Financial Planning for Students and Families—and Cupcakes

March 2, 2021

Photo of diversity advocate and organizer Malia Lazu in a white sleeveless blouse and pearls looking off to her left with her hands on her hips as she smiles wide. Behind her, a maroon wall and white window is seen.

Innovation

Changing the World through Power, Community, and Equity

February 25, 2021

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Innovation

This 10-Foot-Long Machine Churns Out 2,000 Face Masks an Hour

February 9, 2021

Joyce Wong at the podium delivering the Charles DeLisi Distinguished Lecture at Boston University in 2017

Research Accolades

Joyce Wong Elected to National Academy of Inventors

February 3, 2021

A photo of Jeremy Parker (COM’07) and Josh Orbach

Entrepreneurship

My Big Idea: A Website That Sells Swanky Swag

February 2, 2021

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Research Accolades

Meet BU’s Newest AAAS Fellows

January 28, 2021

Innovation

BU Spark! Demo Day: Students’ App Helping Identify Racial Bias Named Judges’ Choice Winner

January 27, 2021

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Research Accolades

Optical Pioneer Jerome Mertz Is BU’s 2020 Innovator of the Year

December 17, 2020

Optical Pioneer Jerome Mertz Is BU’s 2020 Innovator of the Year