Category: Research
Institute for Business & Technology
The Institute for Business & Technology is founded to promote research and teaching related to business law issues generated by a technology-driven global economy.
Center for Neurorehabilitation
Comprised of a team of researchers and clinicians with expertise in rehabilitation and movement science, the Center for Neurorehabilitation conducts research and runs clinical and educational activities in a single location, all with the goal of directly impacting the quality of rehabilitation provided to persons with neurological disorders. The center offers physical therapy services for people with Parkinson's disease and other neurological diagnoses.
Center for Excellence in Teaching
The Center for Excellence in Teaching is established to promote and support exemplary teaching, facilitate the continued professional development of faculty as teachers, and introduce new faculty to the culture of excellence in teaching at Boston University. The center is a forum for exploring the methods, tools, and spirit of inquiry central to the teaching and learning processes. By cultivating teachers who transmit their own passion for an area of inquiry and curiosity about what remains to be discovered, the center encourages teachers to motivate students to participate actively in their own education and to guide them on their way to becoming lifelong learners.
"The purpose of this center is to assist faculty and teaching fellows with resources, encourage them to excel as teachers, and underscore the importance of excellence in teaching."—Provost Dennis Berkey
Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future
The Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future is established. Defined by its longer-range vision and not confined to any particular set of issues, the center seeks to identify, anticipate, and enhance the long-term potential for human progress through research, education, and outreach.
Editorial Institute
The Editorial Institute opens with the conviction that textually sound, contextually annotated material is central to the intellectual life of many disciplines. The institute promotes critical awareness of editorial issues and practices and offers training in proper editorial methods.
Center for International Health & Development
The Center for International Health & Development (CIHD) is an applied research institution committed to changing society through research that treats health as a medical, social, and economic issue. CIHD works with developing and transitional country scientists to carry out policy- and program-relevant research on issues critical to their countries, helping them use the information generated to improve the health and well-being of their populations. To accomplish its mission, CIHD draws on a broad network of researchers from across Boston University, including the Schools of Public Health and Medicine, School of Management, College of Arts & Sciences, and College of Communication.
"Whether it is through our efforts to improve maternal and child health, confronting the two major scourges of HIV and malaria, or working with scientists, policymakers, and managers around the globe to deepen the evidence base for public health initiatives, the center's work is driven by a deep commitment to use the power of science to promote social change and improve the health of populations worldwide."— Dr. Jonathon Simon, Director of CIHD
Sherr Laboratory Formed
The Sherr Laboratory opens in the Department of Environmental Health at the Boston University School of Public Health. The laboratory employs state-of-the-art cellular and molecular technologies to research three specific areas of basic and applied science: Apoptosis, Breast Cancer, and Cancer/Amyloid Immunotherapy.
Institute for Astrophysical Research Formed
The Institute for Astrophysical Research (IAR) opens with a mission to promote and facilitate both research and education in astrophysics at Boston University. IAR members carry out research in a wide variety of astronomical fields including star formation, the interstellar medium, galactic structure, stellar variability, active galaxies, high-energy astrophysics, galaxy clusters, gravitational lensing, and dark matter. Graduate and undergraduate students are active, vital participants in IAR's research programs.
Center for Cosmetic & Laser Surgery
The Center for Cosmetic & Laser Surgery opens at Boston University. Affiliated with both the Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center, the Boston University Center for Cosmetic & Laser Surgery has earned the highest reputation for providing outstanding cosmetic plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures. Its research efforts are constantly pushing forward the science of beauty by developing more effective and less invasive techniques.
The Historical Society Opens
The Historical Society is an effort to reorient the historical profession and revitalize the teaching and broad dissemination of historical knowledge. The society embraces people of every ideological and political tendency and offers a place to debate those views in the context of historical study.
