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Science & Technology

A male staff member at a COVID-19 Test Collection Kiosk prompts a woman to leave her testing swab vial in a tray on the kiosk table.

Faculty

Video: How to Use BU’s COVID-19 Staffed Collection Kiosks

July 12, 2021

Photo of a construction worker standing on the large steel beam scaffolding of the future Center for Computing & Data Sciences building. The sky behind them is light blue.

Academics

BU Launches Data Science as an Undergraduate Major

June 29, 2021

This easy-to-understand packaging for doses of albendazole, the antibiotic that prevents lymphatic filariasis, created by a team of BU students, won first prize at a hackathon for neglected tropical diseases

Infectious Diseases

BU Students’ Hackathon-Winning Project Could Help Combat a Neglected Tropical Disease

June 22, 2021

Black and white image from video provided by the Department of Defense labelled Gimbal, from 2015, an unexplained object is seen at center as it is tracked as it soars high along the clouds, traveling against the wind. Numbers in white are seen around the edge of the image.

unidentified objects

Are UFOs Visitors from Space? Government Report Won’t Rule It Out

June 11, 2021

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

Photo of a shell gas pump with a sign that says “NO GAS” hanging on it.

Cybersecurity

Why Are Ransomware Attacks Happening So Often—and Can They Be Stopped?

June 8, 2021

Closeup photo of a black and orange deer tick on a blade of green grass.

Infectious Diseases

It’s Lyme Disease Season. Here’s What You Need to Know

May 27, 2021

Portrait of Dr. Nahid Bhadelia leaning against a building in front of a window showing a reflection of the Boston skyline.

Infectious Diseases

Nahid Bhadelia to Head New BU Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases Policy and Research

May 18, 2021

A graphic reading "Faculty Forum 2021" with the event date and time

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

Screenshot of Paul Cormier, Red Hat president and CEO, left, and BU President Robert A. Brown discussing the potential rewards of the extended partnership in a Zoom meeting. Both men smile and look towards the camera.

Computational Science

BU and Red Hat Extend, Expand Partnership for Cloud Research

April 27, 2021

Voices & Opinion

POV: Putting the “Mass” in Mass Media

April 16, 2021

Photo of Asad Malik (CAS’20) sitting on granite steps, with a white t-shirt, sneakers and jeans on, smiling and holding an envelope that says "Rubiic" in red cursive font.

Social Media

BU Alum Creates New Social Media Journaling App for Sharing Thoughts, More

April 13, 2021

Two runners jogging along the Boston Esplanade

Urban Health

Pandemic Introduced Americans to Parks and Open Spaces and Trend Will Continue, Say US Mayors

April 7, 2021

Podcasts

Fair Admission Podcast Advocates for Reform of This College Process

April 6, 2021

A photo of T.J. McKenna holding up a beaker. A white video play button is overlayed.

Academics

Preparing the Next Generation of Science Teachers, with Flair

April 5, 2021

Innovation

Need a Study Buddy? Meechu Has You Covered

March 22, 2021

A composite of all 11 illustrations that appear below. From left to right -- Top Row: an illustration showing a man wearing a mask on his computer video chatting with a doctor. Crutches are seen leaning against a wall. Two orange prescription bottles are sitting on the desk next to the man. They are are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of a woman sitting a cubicle with yellow and pink colored post it notes. The notes are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration. Behind the woman's cubicle appears her kitchen; an illustration of an outdoor cafe dining area with several tables of people eating and conversing. The yellow table tops are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of four people working on a mural. One of them is on a lift working higher up on the wall. The word "Justice" appears in red on the mural and is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration. Second Row: An illustration of someone filling out a ballot with the word "Vote" printed at the top. Their phone and a cup of coffee next to the ballot indicate they are filling the ballot out at home. A red and blue stripe on the ballot are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration;an illustration of a woman holding a child in her lap while working at a laptop. The child is holding a brown teddy bear, which is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of two vehicles driving past a field that has wind turbines in it. The greenish yellow color of the vehicles is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; a photo of two children completing schoolwork at a laptop computer. The blue color of the computer screen is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration. Third Row: An illustration of hands with different skin tones with fingers open and palms facing forward. An equal sign appears in front of the hands. The different skin tones are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; a photo of a group of cyclists. The green wheels on their bikes are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of two hands holding a bowl with a fork in it. Behind the hands appear a house, factory, and trucks -- illustrating the food supply chain. The skin tone of the hands is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of two people facing one another with transparent heads. Lines are drawn connecting the inside of their heads illustrating empathy. Yellow circles in the center of each head are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration.

Essay Collection

What if Real Change—for a Better World—Came from the Pandemic?

March 17, 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

A photo of a snow covered highway in The Woodlands, Texas. Only one or two cars are visible on the road.

Earth & Environment

Texas Deep Freeze Is a Reminder That Bad Weather Is Getting Worse

February 23, 2021

Texas Deep Freeze Is a Reminder That Bad Weather Is Getting Worse