BU Advocates for International Scholars
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Michael Dietze of the College of Arts & Sciences spoke at a meeting of the National Science Foundation Directorate for the Biological Sciences Advisory Committee on September 20.
Diane Baldwin and Ryan Russell of Sponsored Programs attended the Federal Demonstration Partnership annual meeting from September 22 through 24.
Roscoe Giles of the College of Engineering discussed exascale computing at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee meeting on September 23.
School of Social Work Dean Jorge Delva attended a Capitol Hill briefing cohosted by the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health on the social determinants of health on September 25.
BU ADVOCATES FOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS
Boston University joined 43 private colleges and universities in Massachusetts in sending a letter to the state’s Congressional delegation outlining concerns over recent immigration policy changes. The letter highlights the unpredictable visa process and delays in approval for Optional Practical Training (OPT), and the detrimental impact on international students and scholars in the Commonwealth. The University also joined hundred of colleges in sending a letter urging Congress to pass legislation to protect students in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program for undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children.
KENNEDY ENTERS MASS. SENATE RACE
On Saturday, U.S. Representative Joseph Kennedy (D-Brookline) announced he will challenge incumbent Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) for his seat in the U.S. Senate in 2020. Kennedy has championed LGBTQ rights and mental health issues during his four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. Markey has served in Congress since the 1970’s, starting in the House before joining the Senate in 2013. He is best known for his advocacy on climate change and consumer rights. Kennedy’s departure from his 4th Congressional District seat will set off a crowded race to succeed him in the House.
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Looking for better ways to communicate your research to the public? Back by popular demand, BU Research and Public Relations are again hosting Brad Phillips, founder of Throughline, for an expanded half-day interactive media training and messaging workshop for faculty. This training will help you gain new skills and empower you to effectively speak about your work and research to media, funders, policy makers, and even on social media.The workshop takes place on October 2 from 1 to 5 pm at the Hillel House.