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This calendar is a round-up of events related to research from around BU. Browse all upcoming events by date, or select an event topic to narrow your search.
All Topics (April 1 through April 17)
Tuesday, April 2
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From CV to Resume: Crafting Your Work HistoryDifferent job applications require a number of different application documents, which can vary considerably. The Curriculum Vitae (CV) serves as a detailed academic record and is crucial when submitting academic job applications. In contrast, resumes, typical in non-academic US roles, condense skills and past responsibilities into one to two pages. This workshop offers guidance on…
Wednesday, April 3
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AIR Distinguished Speaker Series: Svetlana Lazebnik, Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignSpeaker: Svetlana Lazebnik, Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Illinois Talk title: Generative image models for virtual try-on and stylization Talk abstract: This talk will survey some of Prof. Lazebnik’s current work, with a focus on generative models for virtual try-on and person image stylization. She will describe two virtual try-on systems, Dressing-in-Order and…
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Center for Systems Neuroscience Seminar (Prof. Kia Nobre, Yale University)Hosted by Prof. David Somers
Thursday, April 4
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BU SPH Students in Health Data Science: Meet & GreetAre you a public health grad student at BU? Do you work with data? Come meet, greet, and eat pizza (VG/GF options available!) with the new Students in Health Data Science org at 4 pm on April 4, 2024 in Talbot 302C. Our goal is to advance research and education in health data science via…
Friday, April 5
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Condensed Matter SeminarSpeaker: Yizhi You, Professor, Department of Physics, Northeastern University Talk Title: Long-range order and symmetry breaking in mixed states triggered by local quantum channels Abstract: Any pure state that is reachable from a product state under a finite-depth unitary circuit is trivial in terms of its long-range order. However, mixed states can lose or gain…
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Machine Learning in Medicine (MLxMed) Seminar: Saeed Hassanpour, Professor, DartmouthSpeaker: Saeed Hassanpour, PhD, Professor, Departments of Biomedical Data Science, Computer Science, and Epidemiology, Dartmouth University Talk title: Advancing Precision Medicine through Machine Learning in Computational Pathology Talk abstract: With the recent expansions of whole-slide digital scanning, archiving, and high-throughput tissue banks, the field of digital pathology is primed to benefit dramatically from deep learning technology.…
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Urban Inequalities WorkshopPresentation by Andrew Ward, PhD Student in Sociology (BU), on “Rent Control or Damage Control? Tensions in Boston and Massachusetts’ Housing Policies”
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CISE Best Student Paper AwardThe Center for Information & Systems Engineering established the CISE Best Student Paper Award competition to promote student research and recognize the scientific quality of research being conducted by CISE students. The opportunity is open to all students currently enrolled at Boston University and advised by a CISE faculty affiliate. The deadline for submissions was…
Monday, April 8
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CEID and Hariri Institute Event: Building Resilience: The Transformative Role of AI in Global Public Health CommunicationSpeaker: Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications Talk Title: "Building Resilience: The Transformative Role of AI, Science, and Data in Global Public Health Communication" Abstract: Join us for a thought-provoking guest lecture featuring Melissa Fleming, United Nations Undersecretary for Communications. In this engaging session, we will delve into the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence…
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The Nocturnal CityJoin us for a discussion on the relationship between the city and nocturnal spaces, exploring cultural and social experiences in urban night contexts. The event will feature Derek Pardue, Associate Professor of Aarhus University, Denmark, who will share insights on cultural encounters and music-making in urban night spaces from his new book project, Feeling Dusk.…
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Research on Tap: BU and AfricaSome are calling our times “the African Century,” given the profound implications of the continent’s demographic transitions for African peoples and the world at large. By 2050, 2.5 billion people, more than 25 percent of all of the world’s population, will live in Africa, a number on track to grow to 40 percent by the…
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Research on Tap: BU and AfricaSome are calling our times “the African Century” given the profound implications of the continent’s demographic transitions for African peoples and the world at large. By 2050, 2.5 billion people, more than 25 percent of all of the world’s population, will live in Africa, a number on track to grow to 40 percent by the…
Tuesday, April 9
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Faculty Forum 2024 InnovateEDU: Exploring the Future of Learning at BUJoin us in this year’s Faculty Forum as we explore the latest trends in innovative pedagogies and emerging technologies that are reshaping the contemporary landscape of education. Connect with fellow faculty, staff, and graduate students and engage in thought-provoking discussions on transformative teaching practices that enhance the residential student experience. From artificial intelligence to inclusive…
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Faculty Forum 2024: InnovateEDU: Exploring the Future of Learning at BUKeynote Speaker: Lilach Mollick, Ed.D. Keynote Address: “Practical AI for Educators” Abstract: Stemming from her work with Wharton Interactive to develop a wide range of educational tools and games used in classrooms worldwide, Mollick will explore the integration of AI in education and its vast potential to transform teaching and learning experiences. For educators, AI…
Wednesday, April 10
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AIR Distinguished Speaker Series: Deva Ramanan, Professor, Carnegie Mellon UniversityTalk title: Perceiving and Understanding a Dynamic 3D World Talk abstract: Massively-trained data-driven models have produced remarkable progress in computer vision and natural language processing. In this talk, I will review various methods for extending such approaches to the physical world. The central thesis is that one will need to learn structured representations from streaming…
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Exploring the Connection Between Trauma and DisabilityJoin the BUSSW Fall River MSW Program and the Trauma, Violence & Justice Specialization for a free 1.5-CE workshop led by Sara Rodrigues, DSW, LICSW, executive director for Balanced Learning Center and a lecturer at BUSSW. We will explore the unique challenges faced by disabled individuals who have experienced trauma, including barriers to accessing support…
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The Patriarchal Political Order: The Making and Unravelling of the Gendered Participation Gap in IndiaIn India today, while women make up more than one-third of local politicians and vote at high rates equal to those of men, they remain drastically under-represented in political spaces in between elections. Why do women in India vote but not participate in politics between elections? In a forthcoming study, Soledad Artiz Prillaman, Assistant Professor…
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Crafting a Teaching StatementThe Teaching Statement is a common requirement for many academic job applications. This document serves as a discussion of your personal teaching philosophy, accomplishments, and potential for future teaching growth. During this one-hour workshop, we will show you how to properly format, organize, and write a teaching statement that effectively communicates your enthusiasm for teaching…
Thursday, April 11
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From First Movers to Market Shapers: The Many Roles of Development Finance Institutions in the Early Phase-down of Coal PlantsWhile many development finance institutions (DFIs) have pledged to halt public finance into new coal-based electricity generation, they have yet to focus on supporting the decarbonization of existing coal plants. Indeed, apart from some pilot initiatives, the direct engagement of DFIs on coal plant decarbonization has been limited. A new report by the Boston University…
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Amplify Your Expertise: How to Elevate Your Research with The Conversation Editor Howard ManlyJoin Howard Manly, Race and Equity Editor from The Conversation, for an engaging virtual workshop for BU faculty members, researchers, and PhD students. In this one-hour session, Howard will provide insights into how The Conversation partners with academic institutions like BU, while also offering expert guidance on crafting successful pitch ideas and article submissions. From…
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Amplify Your Expertise: How to Elevate Your Research with The Conversation Editor Howard ManlyJoin Howard Manly, Race and Equity Editor from The Conversation, for an engaging virtual workshop for BU faculty members, researchers, and PhD students. In this one-hour session, Howard will provide insights into how The Conversation partners with academic institutions like BU, while also offering expert guidance on crafting successful pitch ideas and article submissions. From…
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Amplify Your Expertise: How to Elevate Your Research with The Conversation Editor Howard ManlyJoin Howard Manly, Race and Equity Editor from The Conversation, for an engaging virtual workshop for BU faculty members, researchers, and PhD students. In this one-hour session, Howard will provide insights into how The Conversation partners with academic institutions like BU, while also offering expert guidance on crafting successful pitch ideas and article submissions. From…
Friday, April 12
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Joint Seminar BME/CISE/Hariri: Jeremias Sulam, Johns Hopkins UniversityImaging, Data, and Learning: Modern challenges in Biomedical Data Science Modern machine learning methods are revolutionizing biomedical imaging and data science. We can now image and reconstruct, measure, and understand biological structures from data to a degree that was hardly imaginable a decade ago. Yet, with these more powerful tools come new challenges, including uncertainty…
Wednesday, April 17
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Crafting a Diversity StatementThis workshop will guide participants through the process of crafting a compelling diversity statement for faculty job applications. Participants will learn about the importance of diversity in academic settings, the various components of a diversity statement, and strategies for effectively communicating personal experiences and perspectives related to equity and inclusion at the university level. Participants…
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PhD Pub NightJoin us at Fuller's Pub (225 Bay State Rd.) for a free round of drinks and snacks and the opportunity to network with your fellow PhDs! We will have some swag to give away and PDPA staff on hand to help you practice your research elevator pitch.