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 25 through October 15)
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
- 11:00 AM
MechE Seminar Series | Month of AI in Materials: Fanglin Che
Speaker: Fanglin Che
Title: Advancing Sustainability: Physics-Informed and Interpretable Machine Learning in Catalyst Design
Abstract: Designing catalysts is crucial for tackling
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- 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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Monday, October 6
- 11:00 AM
MechE Seminar Series: Michelle Driscoll
Speaker: Michelle Driscoll
Title: Complex fluids under extreme stress
Abstract: Why does ketchup flow better when you whack the bottle? Why is oobleck able to transform from a
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Wednesday, October 8
- 9:45 AM
Lights, Camera, Algorithm! AI’s Role in the Ethics and Identities of Korean Hallyu and French Media
As AI technologies rapidly transform media production worldwide, urgent questions arise about cultural authenticity, creative labor, and national identity in an algorithmic age. These issues will be addressed by
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- 12:00 PM
Engineering, Computing, Data Science, and Biotech Career Fair
The Engineering, Computing, Data Science, and Biotech Career Fair is your gateway to connect, network, and gain valuable insight from employers. This event is an opportunity to learn about current […]
- 1:00 PM
BUSec Group Series: Eli Baum
Speaker: Eli Baum
Talk Title: "ORQ: Complex Analytics on Private Data with Strong Security Guarantees "
Abstract: In this talk, I will present ORQ (to appear at SOSP
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Thursday, October 9
- 12:00 PM BU Computer Systems Seminar
Friday, October 10
- 1:00 PM
MechE Seminar Series | Month of AI in Materials: Research Matchmaking
Join us for a fun twist on a poster session! The goal of this event will be to match groups with datasets to groups with methods, allowing for potential research […]
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Month of AI in Materials Kickoff: Research Matchmaking
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is happy to present the Month of AI in Materials. The series will begin on Friday October 10 with a kickoff event called Research Matchmaking. […]
- 3:00 PM
MSE Talks: Bilge Yildiz, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Speaker: Bilge Yildiz, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Title: Computing with Protons, and How to Find Better Proton Conductors
Abstract: Discovery of fast proton conductors can
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Monday, October 13
- 6:00 PM
RASTIC X College of Fine Arts: RASTIC by Design
Design is about collaboration and making things easier for humans. Find out how robots can play a role at this cross-disciplinary seminar!
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RASTIC X College of Fine Arts: RASTIC by Design
Design is about collaboration and making things easier for humans. Find out how robots can play a role at this cross-disciplinary seminar!
Wednesday, October 15
- 1:00 PM BUSec Group Series: Anatoliy Zinovyev
- 4:00 PM
Research on Tap: AI for Life Sciences
Advances in AI are having a growing impact across a wide range of scientific disciplines, including the life sciences. The emergence of large foundational models, including large language models and
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