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Josiah Sherman, an undergraduate majoring in biology at Xavier University, in New Orleans, explaining his research at Xavier’s 2017 summer research symposium. As part of a new NSF grant to engage underrepresented minorities in exploring STEM careers, the BU School of Medicine will offer opportunities for Xavier students to meet with researchers at BU.

University News

BU Promotes Diversity in STEM Fields with NSF Grants

November 20, 2017

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LGBTQ+

Is Science Too Straight?

October 11, 2017

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STEM

Is Science Too Straight?

June 15, 2017

Red leaf cutter ants hive behaviour carrying food from fruiting

Biology

Science in a Post-Truth Society

April 20, 2017

Aurora Kesseli with third-graders Amaria Smith (left) and Cassandra Riley as they work on an experiment at the Girls Science Club.

STEM

Science Club for Girls Takes STEM to the Next Generation

March 30, 2017

Linda Sprague Martinez, assistant professor at the and racial health disparities researcher at Boston University School of Social Work

Urban Health

Helping Student Scientists Do Health Research at Home

January 26, 2017

Photo of Suzanne Chapin, Professor of Mathematics Education

Education

NSF Awards $2 Million to Education Professor

October 18, 2016

Boston University student decorates a chemistry-themed street piano for Street Pianos Boston 2016

Chemistry

Chemistry-Themed Piano Synthesizes Science and Art

September 28, 2016

Statue of Sir Isaac Newton

STEM

Why Scientists Need History Lessons

August 29, 2016

BU Student Kelsey Williford works with a high school student during the Boston University GROW program for women interested in STEM careers

Diversity

GROWing in the Lab

August 1, 2016

Elise Morgan (left), a College of Engineering professor of mechanical engineering and of biomedical engineering, and Cynthia Brossman, founder and administrative director of BU’s Learning Resource Network (LERNet) are cofounders of BU’s Summer Pathways outreach program. Morgan photo by Cydney Scott; Brossman photo courtesy of Brossman

Awards

Two from BU Cited for Encouraging Women in STEM

October 29, 2015

Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science workshop

Communications

Alan Alda Center Teaches Scientists to Connect

September 15, 2015

High school student Lauren Strong talks to Boston University mechanical engineering professor Helen Fawcett while participating in a new program to promote diversity in the STEM fields

STEM

Photonics Center Programs Promote Diversity in STEM Fields

August 7, 2015

Data Science

Mapmaker/Matchmaker

March 26, 2015

Food

Dairy Tripping: BU Students Get Cheesy

June 10, 2011

High school student Lauren Strong talks to Boston University mechanical engineering professor Helen Fawcett while participating in a new program to promote diversity in the STEM fields

Medicine

Medical Research by the Marlboro Man

December 5, 2008

Arts & Culture

Can You Trust Your Instincts?

March 18, 2008

STEM

A & E

March 6, 2008

Education

Thomas Kunz receives honorary degree at World Summit on Evolution

September 10, 2005

Thomas Kunz receives honorary degree at World Summit on Evolution