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Author Jen Gunter speaks about her new book, “Blood: The Science, Medicine, and Menstruation,” at The Brattle Theater on Friday. Gunter is a certified obstetrician-gynecologist in Canada and the United States, as well as a New York Times bestselling author. TAYLOR COESTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Author Jen Gunter destigmatizes women’s health in discussion of her new book on menstruation

By Lian Niu February 5, 2024
Jen Gunter, an obstetrician-gynecologist and pain medicine physician, discussed her new book about the stigma that surrounds women’s health issues and the importance of wielding correct medical information.
Visiting Assistant Professor Amber Vayo. Vayo is teaching a coveted seminar course on the politics of childbirth in the College of Arts and Sciences. MATTHEW EADIE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Intersection of politics, reproduction explored in new seminar course

By Anna Albrecht, Arts & Community Editor February 2, 2024
In a climate where reproductive freedom is a critical centerpiece of conversation, Amber Vayo, a visiting assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, is revealing the complexities of the politics of childbirth in a new seminar course.
The South Entrance to the Global Programs office. Many pre-med students find it difficult to fit a study abroad experience into their academic curriculum. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Pre-med students face unique study abroad challenges

By Corinne Davidson November 17, 2023
Every prospective student at Boston University gets the same study abroad spiel. There’s something for everyone, a tour guide says walking backwards along Bay State Road. 
Boston University College of Engineering professor David Campbell. He was awarded the prestigious SigmaPhi award which recognizes outstanding achievements in statistical physics. MATTHEW EADIE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Physics professor David K. Campbell wins distinguished SigmaPhi Prize

By Irene Skandalakis November 13, 2023
BU Professor David K. Campbell has been awarded the SigmaPhi prize for his work in statistical physics.
ChatGPT AI

Hariri Institute, Wheelock collaborate to research AI’s impact on education

By Xiaoya Shao November 8, 2023
The Boston University AI and Education Initiative brought experts on AI and its impact on education and life at BU.
Boston University College of Communication professor David Abel

COM Professor David Abel sells out ‘Inundation District’ documentary screening at GlobeDocs Film Festival

By Sana Muneer, Managing Co-Editor November 1, 2023
College of Communication professor David Abel's newest climate change documentary, “Inundation District,” was featured as the closing night film of the GlobeDocs Film Festival this Sunday.
Marshall Van Alstyne in Questrom. Van Alstyne, a grant from The National Science Foundation, to “explore the question of using markets to address misinformation.” PHOTO COURTESY OF CODY O'LOUGHLIN

BU researchers receive $550,000 grant, propose holistic approach to misinformation

By Anna Albrecht, Arts & Community Editor October 25, 2023
Marshall Van Alstyne, a Questrom School of Business professor of information systems, and his team, received a $550,000 grant from The National Science Foundation to “explore the question of using markets to address misinformation.”
Stephen Grossberg

Neuroscience pioneer Stephen Grossberg’s most recent book cements revolutionary career at BU

By Gia Shin October 25, 2023
In 2021, Stephen Grossberg, professor of cognitive and neural systems at Boston University, released his "magnum opus," "Conscious Mind, Resonant Brain: How Each Brain Makes a Mind."
The College of Communication

Future science journalists: Meet David Abel

By Daisy Levine April 12, 2023
Abel, a professor of the practice in the journalism department and award-winning filmmaker, hopes teaching science journalism will “cast light on all kinds of false claims and disinformation about climate change.”
Varun Shah is a freshman studying biomedical engineering in Boston University’s College of Engineering.

Combat medic to biomedical engineering student: The journey of Varun Shah

By Kaninika Dey April 4, 2023
Now 20 years old, Shah is currently a freshman studying biomedical engineering in Boston University’s College of Engineering after serving two years in the Singapore Armed Forces as a combat medic.
BU Sustainability Assistant Director of Communications Sam Moller gives a sustainability-focused tour of CDS.

Earth Day 365: Coalescing campus communities to promote, practice sustainability

By Chinanuekpele Okoli April 3, 2023
Unlike previous efforts, this new initiative features 30 events from March 18 to April 27 that encourage members of the BU community to celebrate the planet every day of the year.
Pipes in the interior of the Center for Computing & Data Sciences.

Zero waste, naturally lit and fossil fuel-free: a walkthrough of CCDS sustainability features

By Amanda Brynn Birbara March 31, 2023
The CCDS is a large part of BU’s climate action plan, which aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
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