Calendar
View the calendar below to explore all upcoming events sponsored by the Institute and its affiliate centers and initiatives. Browse events by date, or select an event topic to narrow your search.
View past events on our YouTube channel here.
All Topics (September 6 through October 3)
Tuesday, September 9
- 2:00 PM
Dominik Vuina: Non-equilibrium dynamics in quantum systems
Quantum systems, when pushed out of equilibrium and allowed to relax, can exhibit intriguing phenomena. I will discuss the relaxation, or non-equilibrium dynamics, of a quantum system with constrained motion […]
Wednesday, September 10
- 6:30 PM
TechTalk: Ernst & Young Panel Discussion on Current Trends in Technology
Join us for an insightful moderated interactive discussion hosted by Boston University's Spark! and Faculty of Computing and Data Science (CDS), featuring a panel technology consulting professionals from Ernst & […]
Thursday, September 11
- 6:00 PM
Data Science Mentoring Circles Mentee Virtual Information Session
Are you ready to turn your academic knowledge into a career in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Data Analytics?
Apply to be a Data Science Mentoring Circles (DSMC) program
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Friday, September 12
- 11:00 AM
MechE Seminar Series: Neil Dasgupta
Speaker: Neil Dasgupta
Title: Enabling Fast and Low-Temperature Charging of Li-ion Batteries through Electrode Engineering
Abstract: Today’s Li-ion technology is highly
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Monday, September 15
- 5:00 PM
ENG Now Hiring: Jobs & Internships with GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation aircraft. They are one of EPIC's esteemed […]
Tuesday, September 16
- 2:00 PM
AIR Weekly Seminar: Jiafei Duan
Speaker: Jiafei Duan, PhD student at University of Washington
Talk Title: “Towards Robotics Foundation Models that can Reason”
Abstract: Generative AI has advanced rapidly
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- 4:00 PM
Research on Tap: Global Security in an Interconnected World
From climate change and nuclear weapons to migration and global health, today’s global security challenges stretch across borders — and academic silos. This Research on Tap event brings together scholars
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- 6:00 PM
Data Science Mentoring Circles Mentee In-person Information Session
Are you ready to turn your academic knowledge into a career in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Data Analytics?
Apply to be a Data Science Mentoring Circles (DSMC) program
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Wednesday, September 17
- 4:00 PM
ENG Now Hiring: Graduate Fellowships in Nuclear Security with NNSA
Learn about the one-year graduate fellowship program at the National Nuclear Security Administration that will run from June 2026-June 2027. The NGFP is a great opportunity for students interested in […]
Friday, September 19
- 11:30 AM
ENG Catalyst Summit: Energy and Sustainability Alumni Panel & Networking Lunch
Hear from alumni founders of energy & sustainability companies who are driving change and innovation. This networking opportunity will connect you with alumni, peers, and faculty over lunch.
- 3:00 PM
CISE Seminar: Alper Yegin, CEO, LoRa Alliance
Building Massive IoT with LoRaWAN
LoRaWAN® is driving the global shift to Massive IoT, enabling long-range, low-power, and low-cost connectivity across industries. This session introduces LoRaWAN,
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MSE Talk: Jillian Goldfarb, Cornell University
Speaker: Jillian Goldfarb, Cornell University
Title:: Carbon Recovery by Design: Modular Pathways to Advanced Materials from Hydrothermal Liquefaction Byproducts
Abstract: Hydrothermal
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Tuesday, September 23
- 2:00 PM
AIR Weekly Seminar: Micah Adler
Speaker: Micah Adler, Visiting Scientist at MIT CSAIL
Talk Title: “Towards Combinatorial Interpretability of Neural Networks”
Abstract: Neural networks often appear
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Thursday, September 25
- 12:00 PM BU Computer Systems Seminar
- 2:00 PM
Research in Action: Making a Local Impact with Boards and Commissions: A Conversation with April English, Chief Secretary, Boards and Commissions, Office of Governor Healey
Serving on a state board or commission can offer BU faculty a powerful opportunity to make an immediate impact on state policy. On Thursday, September 25, join April English, Chief
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- 2:30 PM
Center for Computational Science Seminar: Shuzhou Li
Speaker: Shuzhou Li, Professor, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Nanyang Technological University
Talk Title: “Electroreduction reaction mechanism of metal-nitrogen-carbon
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Friday, September 26
- 11:00 AM
Rescheduled for October 10: MechE Seminar Series | Month of AI in Materials: Kick-Off Event Research Matchmaking
This event has been rescheduled
Please stay tuned for more info!
- 12:00 PM
Distinguished BME Seminar Series: Dr. Stephanie Fraley
Title: "Environmental Control of Cell Motility: Mechanisms, Models, and Therapeutic Targets"
Abstract: Understanding how cells migrate in coordinated and reliable ways is
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- 3:00 PM
MSE Talks: Emily Davidson, Princeton University
Speaker: Emily Davidson,
Title:: Hierarchical Materials through 3D Printing and Molecular Design
Abstract: Nature creates remarkable, sustainable material by controlling the
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Monday, September 29
- 8:00 AM
Transforming K-12 Student Learning with AI Hackathon
Join educators, technologists, designers, and researchers for a collaborative hackathon focused on developing practical AI solutions that address real-world challenges in K-12 education. This event emphasizes
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Tuesday, September 30
- 11:00 AM
ECE Seminar: Yueming Li
ECE Seminar: Yueming Li
Title: “Photoacoustic Retinal Prostheses: Toward High-Resolution and Minimally Invasive Vision Restoration"
Abstract: Retinal degenerative
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- 3:30 PM
R. Hamazki Seminar: On rapid quantum thermodynamic processes - from optimal work extraction to thermodynamic uncertainty relation
Although time plays no explicit role in conventional equilibrium thermodynamics, finite-time thermodynamic processes are of fundamental importance. In this talk, I discuss universal principles that govern rapid […]
Wednesday, October 1
- 12:00 PM
Meet the Funder: Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute
The Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) funds patient-centered comparative effectiveness research (CER) that typically compares two evidence-based interventions with large participant groups and
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Thursday, October 2
- 12:00 PM BU Computer Systems Seminar
Friday, October 3
- 3:00 PM
2025 CISE Alumni Industry Roundtable Panel
This is an alumni industry roundtable event where we have invited alumni to come speak at a panel with our current students. We are hosting this event to foster meaningful
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