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The Lab to Market Transition: Lessons from Faculty, Students, and Other Research Staff (2022)
Join us in celebrating the Boston University 2021 Innovator of the Year Awardee Dr. Selim Ünlü, Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ENG). To celebrate innovation at Boston University and recognize Dr. Ünlü, BU Technology Development has organized a discussion focused on the lab-to-market transition. Research often leads to discoveries that enable new products and […]
Find Funding in Science & Engineering: Working with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) (2022)
Are you interested in doing research at the leading edge of science and technology? The Defense Sciences Office (DSO) within the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) identifies and pursues high-risk, high-payoff research initiatives across a broad spectrum of science and engineering disciplines and transforms them into important, new game-changing technologies for national security. Current […]
Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Biomedical Research: Programs & Funding Opportunities from the National Institutes of Health (2022)
In this virtual presentation to the BU research community, representatives from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) UNITE Initiative will highlight opportunities for diversifying the biomedical research workforce and building new career pathways in the field. They will also touch on opportunities aimed at supporting research addressing health disparities and building health equity. Attendees will have the […]
Using Twitter and LinkedIn Effectively to Promote Your Research (2022)
Hosted by BU Public Relations How can academics make the most of Twitter and LinkedIn to promote their expertise and research? Join Kevin Anselmo, the founder of Experiential Communications, for a remote, interactive workshop to learn how to share your key messages on Twitter and LinkedIn so they resonate with the public and help achieve […]
Introduction to SciVal, Bibliometrics Database (2021/2022)
Throughout higher education there is a growing impetus to incorporate data into decision making. One focus is the growing availability of bibliometrics, or the collection and analysis of data about books, articles, and other publications. SciVal, one of the leading sources of bibliometric data for academic institutions, is available for free to all BU faculty […]
Research on Tap: Neuromonitoring Brain Health and Recovery (2022)
Faculty Host: Swathi Kiran, James and Cecilia Tse Ying Professor in Neurorehabilitation This Research on Tap event will highlight the interdisciplinary work at Boston University that integrates health data, both brain data and behavioral data, with state of the art computing methods to develop models for precision medicine in neurological disease (e.g., stroke, dementia, traumatic […]
The Computing and Information Science and Engineering Landscape: A Look Forward (2022)
Host: Federal Relations Featuring: Margaret Martonosi (CISE) The National Science Foundation (NSF) is a major funder of academic research in the field of Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE). In this session, Dr. Margaret Martonosi, Assistant Director of the CISE Directorate at NSF, will discuss key priorities for the field, how CISE is developing […]
Working with the Media to Share Your Research (2022)
Hosted by BU Public Relations Want to successfully convey the importance and impact of your research to the media and the public? Join editors and media relations practitioners from The Open Notebook for a virtual, interactive workshop to hone your skills on working with the media and telling the story of your research. The training will focus […]
Finding Funding for Big Ideas: Meet the John Templeton Foundation (2022)
The John Templeton Foundation supports work that crosses disciplinary, religious, and geographical boundaries—on subjects ranging from black holes and evolution to creativity, forgiveness, and free will. It also encourages civil, informed dialogue among scientists, philosophers, theologians, and the public at large. The Office of Research and BU Foundation Relations will present a workshop to help […]
Ask A Reporter Anything: Live Q&A Discussing How the News Works (2022)
How did one quote from my entire interview get selected for the story? Why did the reporter pass on my pitch? How are deadlines determined? We’re putting reporters in the hot seat for a virtual, interactive, live Q&A session. In this conversation moderated by SciLine—a service from the American Association for the Advancement of Science that connects US scientific […]