Sociologist Jessica Simes’ New Book Explores the Toll of Mass Incarceration and Its Racial Disparities
How Black and Latinx neighborhoods in deindustrialized smaller cities have become communities of loss—robbed by the prison system of family members, wage earners, potential voters, and citizens
Inventor Mark Grinstaff Named an AAAS Fellow
Recognition for chemist and biomedical engineer behind revolutionary cancer treatment and other “distinguished contributions” with “global therapeutic impact.”
Wilson Wong, Christopher Chen, and Darrell Kotton Named Allen Distinguished Investigators
The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation has awarded funding to a trio of BU faculty for a bold, early-stage project aimed at lab-grown lungs that mimic the real organ in all its fractal complexity. The proposal of Associate Professor Wilson Wong (BME), Professor Christopher Chen (BME, MSE), and School of Medicine Professor Darrell Kotton has […]
COVID-19 Vaccines Don’t Cause Infertility or Harm Pregnancy Chances, BU Research Shows
No link between vaccines and chances of getting pregnant, but COVID-19 infection may have short-term impact on male fertility
Two BU Researchers Receive over $1 Million Each in Funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Ji-Xin Cheng and Lei Tian will lead efforts to further dynamic imaging research at BU’s College of Engineering
Human Rights Activist and Music Educator André de Quadros Recognized for Career Dedicated to Justice and the Arts
Chorus America has honored the BU music professor for his years teaching music to marginalized people and communities
Six Afro-Latino Memoirists That You Should Know
In a forthcoming book, literary researcher analyzes these six authors and their influence over the past century
In 20 Years since September 11, Military Suicides Have Risen Sharply. Why?
Sociologist explains how unique factors of the War on Terror are impacting the mental health of active troops and veterans