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Sugar Fix
A diabetic child spurs a race for a bionic pancreas
Lessons from a Hot Zone
An Ebola outbreak in the Kibaale District of Uganda reveals the soul of a public health worker
Rowing to Kabul
BU oarsmen bring their sport to war-torn Iraq and Afghanistan
Warming
Five things to think about when you’re thinking about climate change
It’s a Date, I Think
A campus-wide survey on how students date reveals preferences, piques
Commencement 2013
Teach for America’s Wendy Kopp: “Start now to change the world”
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Know What’s Good for Your Health? Artificial Intelligence
Data and algorithms can spot medical concerns early and point to solutions
Crowdsourcing a Second Bill of Rights? ENG Professor Wants to Give It a Shot
Greg Blonder says our leaders often obstruct the public’s will
A Dead Humpback, a Team of Scientists, a Race for Answers
Did noise pollution in the ocean contribute to her death in the waters off Cape Cod? Her whale ears may hold important clues
Shari Davis (Sargent’10,’12) among 20 Obama Fellows Named Worldwide
“The Obamas represent…the reality that ceilings can and should be broken”
Natick’s World War II Museum Commemorates 75th Anniversary of D-Day
Founder Ken Rendell, who studied business at BU, has created special exhibition
Stan Sclaroff Named Dean of Arts & Sciences
After nationwide search, interim dean chosen for strong and consistent leadership
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Know What’s Good for Your Health? Artificial Intelligence
Data and algorithms can spot medical concerns early and point to solutions
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Crowdsourcing a Second Bill of Rights? ENG Professor Wants to Give It a Shot
Greg Blonder says our leaders often obstruct the public’s will
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A Dead Humpback, a Team of Scientists, a Race for Answers
Did noise pollution in the ocean contribute to her death in the waters off Cape Cod? Her whale ears may hold important clues
Inside Summer 2013
Sugar Fix
A diabetic child spurs a race for a bionic pancreas
Lessons from a Hot Zone
An Ebola outbreak in the Kibaale District of Uganda reveals the soul of a public health worker
Rowing to Kabul
BU oarsmen bring their sport to war-torn Iraq and Afghanistan
Warming
Five things to think about when you’re thinking about climate change
It’s a Date, I Think
A campus-wide survey on how students date reveals preferences, piques
Commencement 2013
Teach for America’s Wendy Kopp: “Start now to change the world”
MED Prof Creates Overnight Diet
New book’s protein-rich program designed to build muscle
Knapping Rocks
Archaeology students make stone tools with stone tools
Learning to Turn On the Aggression
Hillel executive director teaches students to be fast and furious in their own defense
Canny Volunteers
Alums, faculty, staff, and students take part in Global Days of Service
Where Stars Come from, Maybe
Super telescopes peer inside a cloud of dust and gas and see “baked Alaska”
The Robot as Decider
Teaching artificial brains how to learn
What Underage Drinkers Drink
SPH researchers name alcoholic beverages preferred by those who shouldn’t be drinking
Cooking Tips from the Ancient Maya
Clay balls were used to retain and distribute heat
Opening Movements
Your next security ID may be a defining gesture
A Poignant Race against Time
Alum tells the stories of veterans of a forgotten war
CFA Alum Strikes Deep Chord with The First Four Notes
Book looks at world through Beethoven’s Fifth
Book Reviews
A Cape Cod mystery, how to parent our parents, and a prescription for a satisfying sex life
Winterfest a Time to Skate, Sculpt
Alumni and guests flock to campus for weekend event
The Cybersleuth
As a computer forensics examiner, Lodrina Cherne tracks the digital clues
And the Award Goes to…
Redstone Film Festival Los Angeles winners announced
Crazy? The Man Bought a Bookstore
Tom Lyons is the new owner of a Massachusetts institution: the New England Mobile Book Fair
It’s Good to Be Social
The BU alumni social network
From Child Prodigy to Master Teacher
Anthony di Bonaventura, a CFA pianist, was a figure of international stature in the music world
Max Burdorf Miller Inspired the BU Community
CFA professor was director of music at Marsh Chapel
Faculty Obituaries
MED’s Larry Atwood, ENG’s John Brackett, and GRS’ Robert Slechta remembered
The Bonds of the BU Nine
Alums have made Super Bowl weekend reunions a tradition—and an adventure
Letters
Readers Write Back, Summer 2013
Also In This Issue
Moody’s Upgrades BU’s Bond Rating
Credit judge applauds management and reputation
CAS After Dark
Students transform building when classes end
Pitching BU’s Case in D.C.
University leaders hold first-ever reception for Washington officials
Mayor Signs Off on BU Master Plan
Way cleared for 10-year Charles River Campus makeover
BU Says Good-bye to Lu Lingzi
Hundreds mourn a gifted student and a good friend
BU Scholarship Will Honor Lu Lingzi
In response to worldwide outpouring, trustees launch fund, now up to $835,000
Parker’s Players Now Shape the Game
Legacy includes dozens of coaches at all levels of play
London Raters: BU Among the World’s Best
Survey cites medical and science education
Trustee Richard Shipley’s Gift Creates Beverly A. Brown Professorship
Second endowed multidisciplinary chair for global health
Frederick Pardee Gives $7 Million
Gift brings alum’s campaign donations to BU to $10 million