Boston Science and Engineering Lectures Archive



Sunday, October 1

1:30p.  "Invisible Life: Exploring the World through Microscopes."   Scott Chimileski and Wendy Derjue-Holzer.   Harvard Science Center, Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments.   Details.

Noon - 4p.  "Kinetic Sculptures."   A "making and tinkering" event.   MIT Museum.   Details.

1 - 3:30p.  "Invisible Life: Exploring the World through Microscopes."   Scott Chimileski and Wendy Derjue-Holzer.   :    Details, Abstract, Registration.

Monday, October 2

9a.  "Global Health."   A symposium.   Tufts Medical Center:  Wolff Auditorium, 800 Washington St.   Details, Abstract, RSVP.   Please RSVP by September 25.

11a.  "Structural Principles for Stable Synapses and Long-Term Memory."   Kang Liu.   Brandeis:  Volen 201.   Details.

Noon.  "Archaeology Meets Earth-Science in Modern Human Origins Research in Africa."   Christian A. Tryon.   Harvard:  Geological Museum 102.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "D-Lab Tour."   MIT:  N51-301.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "How Diet Alters the Colonic Microbiome and How That Impacts on Colorectal Cancer Risk."   Stephen O'Keefe.   Tufts: HNRCA Auditorium, 711 Washington St.   Details.

Noon.  "Why Diatoms are So Successful in the Ocean, and How to Represent their Strategies in Ecosystem Models."   Bess Ward.   MIT:  54-923.   Details, Abstract.

12:10p.  "Diversification, Adaptation and Community Assembly of the American oaks."   Jeannine Cavender-Bares.   Arnold Arboretum:  Weld Hill Lecture Hall.  Details.

12:15p.  "Exploring Vision and Attention at the Level of Neuronal Circuits."   Farran Briggs.   Boston Children's Hospital, Folkman Auditorium, Enders Building, 300 Longwood Avenue.   Details.*

12:15p.  "Social Intelligence, Not Artificial Intelligence."   Alex Pentland.   Harvard:  Maxwell Dworkin G115.   Details, RSVP.

12:30 - 6p.  "How Disadvantage Gets "Under the Skin": An Interdisciplinary Symposium on Using Epigenomic Methods to Better Understand and Address Health Disparities."   A forum of the Harvard Catalyst Health Disparities Research Program.   HMS:  Joseph B. Martin Conference Center, 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur.   Details.*

1:15p.  "Data, Statistics, and Inference."   Sharon-Lise Normand.   HMS:  Countway Library, Minot Room.   Details.*

4p.  "Understanding Nature Holistically and Without Equations."   George Sugihara.   MIT:  1-190.   Details, Abstract.

4:30p.  "On the Fundamentals and Simulation of Nanoscale Kinetic Transport."   Nicolas Hadjiconstantinou.   Nanoscale Transport and Multiscale Simulation Group.   MIT:  4-237.   Details, Abstract.

5:15 - 6:45p.   "Social Media: Individual and Societal Impacts."   Probably a panel discussion.   Harvard:  WJH B1.   Details.

Tuesday, October 3

9:30a.  "The Rise of Evidence."   Jeffrey M. Drazen, Editor-in-Chief, New England Journal of Medicine.   HSPH:  1-1302.   Details.

11a.  "A Control and Estimation Framework for Robotic Swarms in Uncertain Environments."   Spring Berman.   MIT:  32-G449.   Details, Abstract.

11a.  "How Immune Cells Help Wire the Brain: Implications for Autism and Psychiatric Illness."   Beth Stevens.   McLean Hospital:  Service Bldg, Pierce Hall.   Details.

11a.  "Human Functional Brain Imaging at 9.4T: Can We Resolve Subcortical Responses?"   Klaus Scheffler.   Martinos Center:  149 Thirteenth Street, Charlestown, 75-1103.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "Archaeology Meets Earth-Science in Modern Human Origins Research in Africa."   Christian A. Tryon.   Harvard:  Geological Museum 102.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "Global Digital Media."   Gary Liu, CEO, South China Morning Post.   HKS:  Malkin Penthouse, Littauer Building, 4th Floor.   Details.

Noon.  "Identifying the Algorithms for Calculating Spatial Maps."   Lisa Giocomo.   Harvard:  Northwest 243.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "How MIT Libraries are Using Virtual Reality."   MIT:  7-238.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "Turbulence in the Atmospheric and Oceanic Boundary Layers."   Stephen Belcher.   MIT:  54-915/923.   Details, Abstract.

12:30p.  "Hunting Exoplanets, Unmasking False Positives & More Time-Domain Astronomy with NGTS."   Maximilian Guenther.   MIT:  54-517.   Details, Abstract.

1:30p.  "The Opioid Crisis: HMS Responds with Education."   A forum.   HMS:  Joseph B. Martin Conference Center Amphitheater, 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur.   Details, Abstract.   This event will be live-streamed.

3p.  "Media Manipulation & Disinformation Online."   Alice Marwick.   Northeastern:  346 Curry Student Center, 360 Huntington Ave.   Details, Abstract.   If you are not a member of the Northeastern community, please email Sarah Connell to register.

4p.  "Functional Approaches to Define Tumor Intrinsic and Extrinsic Targets for Novel Therapeutic Regimens."   Jeffrey Tyner.   HMS:  Jimmy Fund Auditorium, 35 Binney St.   Details.*

4p.  "Puzzles in Galaxy Scaling Relations."   Stéphane Courteau.   MIT:  37-252.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Translational Fidelity and Neurodegeneration."   Susan Ackerman.   MIT:  32-123.   Details.

4:30p.  "How Technology Design will Dictate Our Civic Future."   Latanya Sweeney.   MIT:  32-141.   Details, Abstract.

6p.  "Empathy for Conflict Resolution."   Ceasar McDowell.   MIT Museum.   Details, Abstract.

6p.  "The Future of Happiness: How Communication Technologies Will Change Our World -- or Not."   A forum discussion.   Harvard:  Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford St.   Details, Abstract.

7p.  "Let’s Tweet About It: Misinformation, Stigma, and OCD in the Media."   Nathaniel Van Kirk.   McLean Hospital:  de Marneffe 132.   Details.


October 4 - 6.   "COMSOL Conference 2017."   Boston Marriott Newton.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

Wednesday, October 4

10:30a.  "Early Explorers."   Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St., Mattapan.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

9:30a.  "Unpacking Mechanisms of Emotion Regulation to Elucidate Early Childhood Psychopathology."   Adam Grabell.   McLean Hosital:  de Marneffe 218.   Details.

Noon.  "Chemical Biological Approach to Understanding Infection."   Deb Hung.   HMS:  NRB 350.   Details.

Noon.  "Fundamentals of Turbulence and the Atmospheric Boundary Layer."   Stephen Belcher.   MIT:  54-1623.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "The Rise of Whole Genome Microbial Sequencing: A new era for human microbiome analysis."   A panel discussion.   A webinar.   Details, Abstract, Registratin.

12:15p.  "Artificially Manipulating Positive and Negative Memories in Healthy and Maladaptive States."   Steve Ramirez.   BU:  CILSE Auditorium, 610 Commonwealth Avenue.   Details.

12:30p.  "Planning with Robots: How Will Artificial Intelligence Impact Cities and Urban Labor Markets?"   MIT:  9-255.   Details.

1p.  "Brain Imaging in Epidemiology."   Monique M.B. Breteler.   HSPH:  Kresge 502.   Details.*

2p.  "Extracellular and Extranuclear Effects of Ionizing Radiation: The New Radiobiology."   Tom Hei.   BU:  Keefer Auditorium, E-111.   Details.

4p.  "Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modeling."   Francisco Martin-Martinez.   MIT:  1-131.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Geometric Deep Learning."   Michael Bronstein.   Harvard:  Knafel Center, 10 Garden St.   Details, Abstract.

4:15p.  "High-Level Synthesis for Accelerator-Rich Computing."   Zhiru Zhang.   MIT:  32-G882.   Details, Abstract.

6p.  "Public Safety and Public Health."   A panel discussion.   Northeastern:  West Village F, Room 20.   Details.

6p.  "Scaling the Glass Universe."   Dava Sobel.     Details, Abstract.

7p.  "Facilitating Productive Dialogue about Climate Change."   William Spitzer.   NE Aquarium:  Simons IMAX Theater.   Details, Abstract, Register.

7p.  "Natural Defense: Enlisting Bugs and Germs to Protect Our Food and Health."   Emily Monosson.   Arnold Arboretum:  Hunnewell Bldg.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

7p.  "Politics and Prejudice: How diversity shapes scientific progress."   HMS:  Armenise Amphitheater  Details.

Thursday, October 5

8:30 - 11:30p.  "Robotics, Drones and Sensor Tech."   A workshop.   MIT/ILP, E90-1200.   Details, Abstract, Registration.   Agenda.

11:30a.  "Fiber Architecture of the Heart and its Valves."   Charlie Peskin- Courant.   Harvard:  Maxwell Dworkin G125.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "Data-Driven Urban Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities."   Shian Jiang.   Harvard:  CGIS South S354.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "Reinventing the Neuropsychiatry Lab for the Digital Era."   Laura Germine.   McLean Hospital:  Service Building, Pierce Hall.   Details.

1:30 - 5:30p.  "Immune Checkpoint Blockade and the Transformation of Cancer Therapy."   A symposium.   HMS:  Joseph B. Martin Conference Center.   Details, RSVP.*

2:50p.  "Engineering Software-Intensive Systems."   Nancy Leveson.   Tufts:  Halligan 102.   Details, Abstract.

3:30p.  "A Skeptic’s Guide to the Neurocognitive Payoffs of Religion and Spirituality."   Mike McHargue.   MIT:  37-252.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Billions and Billions of Molecules: Exploring Chemical Space with Classical and Quantum Computers."   Alán Aspuru-Guzik.   Harvard:  Maxwell Dworkin G115.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "How Immune Cells Help Wire the Brain."   Beth Stevens.   MIT:  32-141.   Details.

4p.  "Is Mars Alive? Testing Current and Past Habitability."   Geronimo Villaneuva.   BU:  CAS 502.   Details.

4p.  "Materials by Design: 3-Dimensional Nano-Architected Meta-Materials."   Julia Greer.   MIT:  6-104.   Details.

4p.  "Persistent Instability of Glacial Climate and Overturning Circulation in the North Atlantic for the Past 1.5 Million Years."   David Hodell.   Harvard:  HUCE Seminar Room 440,26 Oxford St.  Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Rapid Evolution in Silence: Adaptive Signal Loss in the Pacific Field Cricket."   Marlene Zuk.   Harvard:  BioLabs 1080.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Soft Hair on Black Holes."   Andrew Strominger.   MIT:  10-250.  Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Systemic Regulation of Brain Aging and Neurodegeneration."   Tony Wyss-Coray.   MIT:  46-3002.   Details.

4p.  "This View of Life: Completing the Darwinian Revolution and Evolving the Future."   David Sloan Wilson.   Harvard:  Geological Museum 102.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Water and Methane in the Martian Atmosphere."   Geronimo Villanueva.   BU:  725 Commonwealth Ave, Rm 502.   Details.

4:30p.  "Industrial Cyber Security in Germany."   Sandro Gaycken.   MIT:  3-333.   Details, Abstract.

5:15p.  "More Than Occasional: Grappling With the Relative Ubiquity of Nonlocal Adjectives."   Marcin Morzycki.   BU:  24 Cummington Mall - Room B01.   Details, Abstract.

5:30p.  "Computer Wars: Chinese script in the age of alphanumeric hegemony."   Tom Mullaney.   MIT:  32-144.   Details, Abstract.

5:30p.  "Libraries, Books, and the Digital Future."   Robert Darnton.   Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Rabb Hall.   Details.

6:30p.  "Mushrooms: Their Evolution and Their Role in Nature."   David Hibbett.   Belmont Media Center Community TV, 9 Lexington St, Belmont.   Details.

7p.  "Laser Communications from the Moon."   Don Boroson.   Verizon Technology Center, 60 Sylvan Rd, Waltham.   Details, Abstract.


October 6 - 7.  "ALS Assistive Technology Hackathon."   Microsoft NERD, 1 Memorial Drive.   Details, Abstract.

Friday, October 6

8:30a.  "Emerging Technologies and Global Development."   Mark Zachary Taylor.   HKS:  Starr Auditorium.   Details, Abstract, RSVP.   Doublecheck this link before attending.

11:30a.  "Iron Age Hebrew Epigraphy in the Silicon Age - An Algorithmic Approach To Study Paleo-Hebrew Inscriptions."   Barak Sober.   Harvard:  Maxwell Dworkin 119.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "How Does Mindfulness Meditation Change the Mind and Brain?"   Susan Gabrieli.   MIT:  66-144.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "Practical, Secure Function Evaluation at Scale."   Miriam Leeser and Stratis Ioannidis.   MIT:  32-G449.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "Six Million Deep Wells – Insights into 158 Years of Hydrocarbon Operations thru Machine Learning and Geospatial Analytics."   Kelly Rose.   Harvard:  Pierce 100F.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "Weather and Climate in Cities."   Stephen Belcher.   MIT:  54-915.   Details, Abstract.

12:45p.  "Climate Adaptation in Boston."   Carl Spector.   BUMS:  72 East Concord Street (Building L) Room 210.   Details.

1p.  "Managing Precarious Normality: Mothers, Boys, and Invisible Disabilities in the Contemporary U.S."   Linda Blum.   BU:  96-100 Cummington Mall Room 241.   Details.

4p.  "Towards a Deep-Learning Approach to Molecular Dynamics."   Marcos Dantus.   Dantus Research Group.   Harvard:  Pierce 209.   Details.

4:30p.  "The Long-Term Evolution of the Orbits and Spins of the Planets and Natural Satellites."   Jack Wisdom.   MIT:  54-915.   Details, Abstract.

6:30p.  "Hearing in Color: Synesthesia and the Musician."   Psyche Loui.   Harvard:  University Museum 100, 24 Oxford.   Details.

Saturday, October 7

8a.  "Fall Bird Walk."   Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St., Mattapan.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

9:30 - 11:30a.   "Drawing Animals."   Erica Beade.   Harvard Museum of Natural History.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

10a.  "Reality Virtually Hackathon AR & VR."   MIT:  E15, Bartos Theater.   Details, Abstract, RSVP.

Noon - 3:30p.  "Fashion Technology with Open Style Lab."   Museum of Science, Gordon Center.   Details, Tickets.

Noon.  "3D Printing and Design."   MIT Museum.   Details.

4p.  "Fall Foliage Photography Workshop."   Eduardo del Solar.   Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St., Mattapan.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

Sunday, October 8

Noon.  "3D Printing and Design."   MIT Museum.   Details.

Monday, October 9

Noon - 4p.  "Zooarchaeology Open House."   Peabody Museum od Archeology and Ethnology.   Details, Abstract.

6p.  "Intro to Python - Setting up the Learning Environment."   Chris Kottmyer.   Cambridge Innovation Center, 11th Floor, 1 Broadway.   Details, Abstract.


October 10 - 15.  "Hubweek."   A Festival for the Future: Signature Events, Workshops, Hackathons, Creative Gathering Spaces, Competitions, and Art Installations.   City Hall Plaza.   Details, Registration.

Tuesday, October 10

8:30a.  "The Organ Generation."   A panel discussion.   Harvard Club, 374 Commonwealth Ave.   Details.

9 - 12a.  "CRISPR-Cas Systems and the Future of Genome Editing."   Introductory lecture of a course.   HMS:  Armenise Amphitheater.   Details, Abstract.*

10:30a.  "Designing Biology: New Paradigms for Collaboration."   Ginkgo Bioworks, 25 Drydock Ave, 8th Floor.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

10:45a.  "Neural Mechanism of Depression and Social Hierarchy."   Hailan Hu.   Boston Children's Hospital:  Center for Life Sciences, 12th floor conference room, 3 Blackfan Circle.   Details.*

Noon.  "Programming the Future of AI: Ethics, Governance, and Justice."   A Panel Discussion. .   HLS:  Wasserstein Hall, Room 2036.   Details, RSVP.   This event will be streamed.

Noon.  "Synthesizing Perception of 3-D Motion from 2-D Sense Input – lessons from the electrosensory system."   Leonard Maler.   Harvard:  NW-243.   Details.

Noon.  "The Atomic-to-Molecular Transition in a Turbulent Medium."   Shmuel Bialy.   Harvard:  Astrophysical Observatory, Phillips Auditorium.   Details.

12:30p.  "Retroviral Origins of Synaptic Plasticity."   Jason Shepard.   Brandeis:  Gerstenzang 121.   Details.

12:45p.  "The Human Face of AI."   A panel discussion.   TechCode Boston, 301 Beacon St Suite 301.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

1p.  "Giza 3D: Visualizing the Pyramids."   Harvard Science Library, 1 Oxford St.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

2 - 5p.  "Ancient DNA: Mediterranean Pathogens and Mobility."   The Max Planck-Harvard Research Center for the Archaeoscience of the Ancient Mediterranean.   Harvard Square.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

4p.  "How AI Makes Us More Human."   A panel discussion.   OpenView Venture Partners, 303 Congress St #701.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

4p.  "How Rare are Earths and How Common are Jupiters?"   David Hogg.   MIT:  37-252.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe with the CMS Experiment at the Large Hadron Collider."   Tulika Bose.   BU:  Abelson 131.   Details.

5p.  "The Future of Robotics."   Tom Ryden.   MassRobotics, 12 Channel St, Suite 502.   Details, Registration.

5p.  "The Neuroscience Behind Consumer Decision-Making."   374 Congress St., Suite 307.   Details, Abstract.

6p.  "Using Digital Tools to Explore American Political Divides."   Deb Roy and Nabeel Gilliani.   MIT Museum.   Details.

7:30p.  "An Eggcellent Adventure: The eggs from (almost) every insect species you’ve ever heard of."   Sam Church, Seth Donoughe, and Bruno de Medeiros.   Harvard:  MCZ 101.   Details, Abstract.

7:30p.  "Deep Learning in Perl."   Adam Russell.   MIT:  E51-372.   Details, Registration.

7:45p.  "The Science of 3D Knitting."   Gihan, Co-Founder, Ministry of Supply.   Ministry of Supply, 299 Newbury St, Garden Level.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

Wednesday, October 11

10:30a.  "Early Explorers."   Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St., Mattapan.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

8:30a.  "The Personalized Cell Therapy Challenge: A Race Against Time."   The HUB, 1 City Hall Square.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

10a.  "Finding A Cure For A Disease That Doesn't Exist: Smallpox."   Dennis Hruby.   HMS:  Gordon Hall, Waterhouse Room, 25 Shattuck Street.   Details, RSVP.*

10 - 4p.  "National Fossil Day: Meet a Paleontologist"   Harvard Museum of Natural History.   Details, Abstract.

10:45a.  "Neural Mechanism of Depression and Social Hierarchy."   Hailan Hu.   Harvard: . Northwest 243.   Details.

11a.  "War on Cancer 3.0."   A panel discussion.   The Ragon Institute, 400 Technology Square.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

Noon.  "Epigenetic Memory over Geological Timescales."   Hiten Madhani.   HMS:  NRB 350.   Details.

Noon.  "Human Health and Performance for a Mission to Mars: How NASA Does It, How NASA Should Do It."   Mark J. Shelhamer.   Brandeis:  Lurias, Hassenfeld Conference Center.   Details.

Noon.  "The Ocean Surface Boundary Layer."   Stephen Belcher.   MIT:  54-915.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "Neural Mechanism of Depression and Social Hierarchy."   Hailan Hu.   Harvard:  NW 243.   Details.

2p.  "Deep Learning with Apache MXNet Gluon."   Alex Smola.   MIT:  54-100.   Details, Abstract.

12:10p.  "The Trajectory of Plant Trait Ecology."   Mark Westoby.   Arnold Arboretum:  Weld Hill Lecture Hall.   Details.

2p.  "Art of Talking Science Competition: Rise of the Machines."   A forum.   Russell Museum of Medical History and Innovation, 2 North Grove St.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

2:30 - 8p.  "SVB Innovation Summit: Hard Problems, Deep Tech."   Sue Siegel and Katie Rae.   MassChallenge, 21 Drydock Ave, Suite 610E.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

2:30p.  "The Harvard Yard Archaeology Project Experienced in Augmented Reality."   A forum.   Harvard Science Center:  Cabot Science Library.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

3 - 6p.  "Inside the Brigham: Innovation in Action."   Brigham and Women's Hospital, 60 Fenwood Rd.   Details.

3:30 - 6p.  "Healthcare Redesign Collaborative."   Hatch Fenway, 401 Park Dr., 8th Floor.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

4p.  "Black-Hole Binary Spin Precession: from relativity to astronomy."   Davide Gerosa.   MIT:  NW22-258.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Decoding the Dynaymic Cyber Threat Landscape."   Booz Allen Hamilton, 50 Milk St, 20th Floor, Boston.   Details, Registration.

4p.  "Humanity Needs Dreamers: A Visit With Marie Curie."   Francine Wright Bellson.   A film screening.   MIT:  37-252.   Details, Abstract, RSVP.

4p.  "Mechanics-Guided, Deterministic 3D Assembly."   Yonggang Huang.   Harvard:  Maxwell Dworkin G115.   Details, Abstract.

4:15p.  "The Effect of Fuel Economy Standards on Vehicle Weight Dispersion and Accident Fatalities."   Antonio Bento.   HKS:  Room L-382, 79 JFK St., Cambridge.   Details.

5p.  "What is a Petroculture? Conjectures on Energy and Global Culture."   Imre Szeman.   MIT:  7-429.   Details, Abstract.

6p.  "Tales of Hopi Pottery."   Lea McChesney.   Harvard:  Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford.   Details, Abstract.

6p.  "Two Lenses: Communicating Science."   Maria Peñil Cobo, Mehmet Berkman, and Felice Frankel.   Broad Institute, 415 Main St.   Details, Abstract, RSVP.

7p.  "Should Humans Be Allowed to Drive?"   An interactive forum.   Museum of Science.   Details, Registration.

7p.  "The Genetic Engineering Toolbox: A whirlwind tour of GMO technology."   HMS:  Armenise Amphitheater, 200 Longwood Ave.   Details.


October 12 - 14.  "Future Forum."   Details.

October 12 - 15.  "The Unconscious Mind: Anesthesia Today and Tomorrow."   City Hall Plaza:  The Hub.   Details.

Thursday, October 12

8 - 5p.  "Boston Tech Security Conference."   Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton Street.   Details, Registration.

9 - 7p.  "Future Forum: Technology is Amoral; People Aren't."   A forum.   City Hall Plaza.   Details.

1p.  "Diet, Nutrition and Lifestyle Approaches for Alzheimer’s Disease."   Richard S. Isaacson.   Tufts: HNRCA Auditorium, 711 Washington St.   Details.

2:30p.  "Modeling and Learning Deep Representations, in Theory and in Practice."   Stefano Soatto.   MIT:  34-401.   Details, Abstract.

2:50p.  "An Expanding and Expansive View of Computing."   Jim Kurose.   Tufts:  Halligan 102.   Details, Abstract.

3p.  "3-D Printing of Bamboo."   Lorna Gibson.   Arnold Arboretum:  Edge of the North Woods.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Rethinking Datacenter Management with Game Theory."   Benjamin C. Lee.   MIT:  32-D463.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Toward Unifying Model-Based and Learning-Based Robotics."   Dieter Fox.   Harvard:  Maxwell Dworkin G115.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe with the CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider."   Tulika Bose.   MIT:  10-250.   Details, Abstract.

5p.  "Ecological Criticism in the Age of the Database."   Sean Cubitt.   MIT:  56-114.   Details, Abstract.

5 - 7p.  "Healthy Brain; Enlightened Brain."   Deepak Chopra and Rudolph Tanzi.   Faneuil Hall.   Details, Abstract.

6p.  "Divine Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt."   Salima Ikram.   Harvard:  Geological Lecture Hall.   Details, Abstract.

6p.  "PyData October Presentation Night."   Andrew Therriault.   O'Reilly Media, 2 Avenue De Lafayette.   Details.

6:30p.  "Inverse Astronomy: Learning about the Earth from outer space."   Curtis Woodcock.   Aeronaut, 14 Tyler Street, Somerville.   Details.

7p.  "TEDx Cambridge."   Boston Opera House.     Details, Tickets.

8p.  "Building the One Hundred Inch Telescope - in Boston."   Center for Astrophysics, Phillips Auditorium, 60 Garden St.   Details.


October 13 - 15.  "Psychology and the Other."   A conference.   Lesley University, Brattle Campus; Sheraton Commander Hotel, Harvard Square.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

October 13 - 14.   "New England Workshop on Theoretical Cosmology and Gravity."   MIT:  See program for locations.   Details, Abstract, Registration.   This event will include a public lecture by Sean Carroll on "The Origin of the Universe and the Arrow of Time."

Friday, October 13

9 - Noon.  "Climate Change."   1 Center Plaza, 75 Somerset St.   Directly across from The HUB on City Hall Plaza.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

9 - 5p.  "Neural Circuits of Emotion and Motivation."   A symposium.   MIT:  46-3002.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

Noon.  "Whither the 100th Meridian? The Once and Future Physical and Human Geography of America’s Arid-Humid Divide."   Richard Seager.   Harvard:  Pierce 11F.   Details, Abstract.

5:30p.  "Changes in Mind: Five Decades of Insights into Intelligence, Thinking, and Learning."   A conference.   HGSE:  13 Appian Way.   Details.   This event will be streamed from the HGSE homepage.

6:30 - 9:30p.  "Energy Night."   MIT Museum.   Details, Registration.

Saturday, October 14

10 - 4p.  "Archaeology Fair."   Museum of Science.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "Scratch."   MIT Museum.   Details.

Sunday, October 15

11:30 - 4:30p.  "National Chemistry Week Celebration."   Museum of Science.   Details, Abstract.

11 - 5p.  "Robot Block Party."   City Hall Square.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

Noon.  "Scratch."   MIT Museum.   Details.

2 - 4p.  "Fabulous Fungus Fair."   Harvard Museum of Natural History.   Details, Abstract.

2p.  "Chain Reaction Contraption Construction Help Session."   MIT Museum.   Details, Abstract, Registration.


October 16 - 17.  "Design for Diversity."   Opening forum and working meeting.   Northeastern University:  Egan Research Center, Raytheon Amphitheater.   Details, Abstract, Registration.   This event will support remote participation.

October 16 - 17.  "Immune Engineering Symposium."   MIT:  Kresge Auditorium.   Details, Abstract, Tickets.

October 16 - 17.  "SCONES conference- Symposium on COntrol of Network Systems."   BU:  Photonics 906, 8 St. Mary's St.   Details.


October 16 - 18.  "Global Data Science Conference."   Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St.   Details, Tickets.

Monday, October 16

11:30a.  "Beyond the Buzz: impactful data science and machine learning at BuzzFeed."   Gilad Lotan.   Harvard:  Maxwell Dworkin.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "How Nutrition Fuels Human Space Flight."   Scott Smith.   Tufts: HNRCA Auditorium, 711 Washington St.   Details.

Noon.  "Interactive Systems based on Electrical Muscle Stimulation."   Pedro Lopes.   Tufts:  Halligan 111A.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "The Changing Climate of the Southern Ocean."   Lynne Talley.   MIT:  54-923.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "Volatile Delivery and Retention during the Birth of Planets."   James Day.   Harvard Museum of Natural History:  Haller 102.   Details, Abstract.

12:10p.  "Darwin’s 'Damned Land', A.K.A. Patagonia: A paleo(neo)botanist’s paradise."   M. Alejandra Gandolfo-Nixon.   Arnold Arboretum:  Weld Hill.   Details.

1p.  "Gene editing: Technical and ethical considerations."   George Church.   Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Ramzi Cotran Conference Center, Amory Building, Room 360, 75 Francis Street.   Details, Abstract.

1 - 5p.  "Revolutionary Ideas: Advancing Our Machines."   Tedx Boston.   Details.   This event will be livestreamed.   Videos will be posted in a few weeks.

4p.  "Building Tissues to Understand How Tissues Build Themselves."   Zev Jordan Gartner.   MIT:  4-270.   Details.

4p.  "Climate Change & Infectious Diseases Symposium."   HMS:  TMEC 334, 260 Longwood Ave.   Details.*

4p.  "Mobile Elements:  Genomic and Neuronal Diversity."   Fred "Rusty" Gage.   MIT:  46-3002.   Details.   Abstract.

4p.  "Removing the Material Constraint in Additive Manufacturing."   Zak Eckel and J. Hunter Martin.   Harvard:  Maxwell Dworkin G115.   Details, Abstract.

4:30p.  "Work and the Loneliness Epidemic."   Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General and Alice Chen.   Charles Hotel Pavilion, Longfellow Room. :    Details, Abstract, RSVP.

5p.  "Epidemiology Counts: On Causes, Consequences, and Healthy Populations."   Sandro Galea.   Harvard:  Fay House, Sheerr Room.   Details, Abstract.

6.  "The Future We Leave Behind."   A conversation.   Cafe ArtScience, Le Laboratoire, 650 Kendall.   Details, Abstract, RSVP.

6p.  "Upending Evolution: A Beginner’s Guide."   George Church.   Location given in response to RSVP.   Details, RSVP.

7p.  "Mimic."   A Coolidge Corner Science on Screen Event.   Jerome O. Klein will discuss insect-borne diseases.   Coolidge Corner Theater.   Details.

Tuesday, October 17

9 - 5p.  "Bugs, Drugs, and Beyond; Translational Approaches to the Microbiome."   A Conference.   HMS:  Joseph B. Martin Conference Center, 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur.   Details, Abstract, Tickets.

9:30a.  "Integrative Functional Genomics of Asthma and Asthma Therapy."   Quan Lu.   HSPH:  1-1302.   Details.

11a.  "Synthesis for Robots: guarantees and feedback for complex behaviors."   Hadas Kress-Gazit.   MIT:  32-G449.   Details, Abstract.

11:30a.  "Data, Technology, and the Integrity of Elections."   Charles Stewart and Eitan Hersh.   MIT: E51-345.   Details, Abstract, Tickets.

Noon.  "Bidirectional Interactions between the Brain and Implantable Computers."   Eberhard Fetz.   Harvard:  Northwest 243.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "Cog Lunch."   Meilin Zhan, Morteza Sarafyazd, and Eghbal Hosseini.   MIT:  46-3189.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "Exclusivity and Species Taxonomy in the Face of Horizontal Gene Transfer."   David Baum.   Harvard:  Herbarium, 22 Divinity Ave.   Details.

Noon.  "Introduction to Satellite Remote Sensing."   MIT:  7-238.   Details, Abstract.

1p.  "Disruptive Innovations in Healthcare."   Chung-Kang Peng.   MIT:  E25-401.   Details, Abstract.

2p.  "Interactive Systems based on Electrical Muscle Stimulation."   Pedro Lopes.   MIT:  32-G449.   Details, Abstract.

2p.  "Next-Generation Warehouse Automation Provides Speed and Flexibility."   Jeff Hedges, President, Warehouse Automation, OPEX.   A webcast.   Details, Registration.

4p.  "Extragalactic Jets as Probes of Clusters of Galaxies."   Elizabeth Blanton.   Brandeis:  Abelson 131.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Interpreting Dwarf Galaxies."   Alyson Brooks.   MIT:  37-252.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Rigidity Sensing in Death and Cancer."   Michael Sheetz.   MIT:  32-123.   Details.

4p.  "The Maps Inside Your Head."   Vijay Balasubramanian.   MIT:  32-141.   Details, Abstract.

5:30p.  "Measuring Value in Health Care."   Peter J. Neumann.   HMS:  Amphitheater, Armenise Building, 210 Longwood Avenue.   Details.*

6p.  "The Border Wall."   Ieva Jusionyte.   Harvard:  Geological Lecture Hall.   Details.

7p.  "Does Your Mother Know That You Like this Stuff?"   Steven Schlozman.   WGBH’s Boston Public Library Studio, 700 Boylston St.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

Wednesday, October 18

10:30a.  "Early Explorers."   Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St., Mattapan.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

9 - 1p.  "MIT Synthetic Biology Center Quarterly Meeting: Immune-Engineering."   MIT:  Ragon Institute Auditorium, 400 Technology Sq.   Details, Registration.

4p.  "Behavioral Intrusion Detection at Scale: Case Studies in Machine Learning."   Joseph Zadeh.   MIT:  32-D407.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Can We Synthesize Life In The Lab? How Chemistry May Become Biology."   Sijbren Otto.   Harvard:  Gological Museum, Haller Hall, 24 Oxford St.  Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Deep Mediatization: Social Order in the Age of Datafication."   Nick Couldry and Andreas Hepp.   HLS:  Wasserstein Hall, Milstein West A, Room 2019.   Details, Abstract, RSVP.

4p.  "Failures of Gradient-Based Deep Learning."   Ohad Shamir.   MIT:  32-G882.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Fossil Melanin Pigments—Reconstructing Dinosaur Colouration."   Jakob Vinther.   MIT:  54-915/923.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Synthetic Biology: Life Redesigned."   James J. Collins.   Brandeis:  Gerstenzang 121.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "The Evolution, Speciation, and Adaptation of Cichlid Fish Species Flocks."   Axel Meyer.   Harvard:  Knafel Center, 10 Garden St.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "The Structure and Construction of Intuitive Theories: Reasoning about Objects, Agents, and Beyond."   Tomer Ullman.   Harvard:  WJH Basement Auditorium.   Details, Abstract.

4:30p.  "The Cradle of Humanity: Why the Changing Landscape of Africa Made Us So Smart."   Mark Maslin.   Harvard:  BioLabs 1080.   Details, Abstract.

6:30 - 9p.  "Haystack Observatory Open House."   MIT Haystack Observatory, 99 Millstone Road, Westford, MA.   Details.

6:30p.  "On the Wing: Part 2."   Lorna Gibson.   Arnold Arboretum:  Hunnewell Bldg.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

7p.  "From Microwaves to Microbreweries: The science behind our food."   HMS:  Armenise Auditorium.   Details.

7:30p.  "Current Issues in SSL and TLS."   Rajiv Manglani.   MIT:  E51-315.   Details.

Thursday, October 19

Noon.  "Learning Abstract Properties of Object Concepts."   Sharon L. Thompson-Schill.   Brandeis:  International Lounge, Usdan.   Details, Abstract.

1p.  "Acting on Climate: Translating Research into Practice for Global Change."   Heather Henriksen.   Harvard Global Health Institute, 42 Church St., Cambridge.   Details, Registration.

2:30p.  "A Hidden Treasure: Arnold Arboretum Herbarium of Cultivated Plants."   Arnold Arboretum, Hunnewell Bldg.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

2:50p.  "Creative AI: Perceptual Data-Guided Computational Design."   Craig Yu.   Tufts:  Halligan 102.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Active Inference and Artificial Curiosity."   Karl Friston.   MIT:  46-3002.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Directions in Hybrid Intelligence: Discovering Blind Spots of AI."   Ece Kamar.   Harvard:  Maxwell Dworkin G115.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Disease Progression Modelling of Alzheimer's Disease Subtypes."   Razvan Valentin Marinescu.   MIT:  32-D507.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Going Crazy at Work: The History of Carbon Disulflide."   Paul Blanc.   HMS:  Countway Library, Lahey Room.   Details.*

4p.  "Hamilton's Rule."   Martin Nowak.   Harvard:  BioLabs 1080.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Lost in Translation: Repurposing Ribosomes for Synthetic Biology."   Michael C. Jewett.   MIT:  32-141.   Details.

4p.  "The Importance of Growing Slowly: roles for redox-active 'antibiotics' in microbial survival and development."   Dianne K. Newman.   MIT:  48-316.   Details, Abstract.

4:30p.  "Skin and Bones: Scar Wars and Skeletal Stem Cells."   Michael Longaker.   MIT:  E25-111.   Details, Abstract.

6p.  "Wonders of the Microbial World."   Scott Chimileski and Roberto Kolter.   Harvard:  Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford St.  Details, Abstract.

6:30p.  "What do Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Portend?"   Kerry Emanuel.   MIT:  NW86, MP Room.   Details.

7p.  "Crazy Weather and the Arctic Meltdown: How Are They Connected?"   Jennifer Francis.   New England Aquarium:  Simons IMAX Theater.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

7:30p.  "Space Junk: A Traffic Crisis in Outer Space?"   Jonathan McDowell.   Astrophysical Observatory:  Phillips Auditorium, 60 Garden St.   Details, Abstract.


October 20 - 22.  "Hacking Hemophilia 2017."   Royal Sonesta Boston Hotel.   Details.

Friday, October 20

10 - 3p.  "Making it Digital."   A workshop for developing digital assignments.   Northeastern NULab for Texts, Maps, and Networks.   Details, Abstract RSVP.

10 - 7p.  "D-Lab 15th Anniversary Symposium."   MIT:  W16-035.   Details, Abstract.

11a.  "Eradicating Polio: Reaching the Last Child."   A panel discussion.   A webcast.   Details, Abstract.   Forum video will be posted on-demand after the event.

Noon.  "Open Science Workshop and Lunch."   MIT:  14N-132.   Details, Abstract.

1p.  "New Nuclear Fusion Technologies."   Eric Fell.   Harvard:  HUCE Seminar Room 440, MCZ, 26 Oxford St.   Details.   Open to the Harvard and MIT communities.

3p.  "Stellerators."   Thomas Sunn Pederson.   MIT:  NW17-218.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Finding Better Materials Faster: The example of magnetocalorics."   Ram Seshadri.   Harvard:  Pierce 209.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Material Challenges and Opportunities in Next Generation Electronics: from non-silicon electronics to artificial neural networks."   Jeehwan Kim.   MIT:  3-270.   Details, Abstract.

Saturday, October 21

8 - Noon.  "Fall Bird Walk."   Linda Ferraresso - Brookline Bird Club.   Boston Nature Center:  500 Walk Hill St., Mattapan.   Details.

Two sessions: 9a and 10:45a.   "The Art of Science."   Lincoln Laboratory.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

Noon.  "Chatbot for Healthcare Hackathon."   Cambridge Innovation Center, 5th Floor, Venture Cafe, One Broadway, Cambridge.   Details.

Sunday, October 22

10:30a.  "Seed Dispersal."   Nancy Sableski, Manager, Children's Education.   Arnold Arboretum:  Hunnewell Bldg.   Details, Registration.

Noon.  "3D Printing and Design."   MIT Museum.   Details.

6p.  "Reports on the AES Convention."   Alvin Foster and Nick Noiseux.   BU:  Life Science & Engineering Bldg, 24 Cummington Mall, Room 103.   Details.

Monday, October 23

8 - 4p.  "The Future of Signal Processing."   A symposium.   MIT:  Samberg Conference Center, Floor 7, 50 Memorial Drive.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

8:30 - 4p.  "Drugging Transcription."   A conference.   Broad Institute Auditorium.   Details.

11am  "Dynamic Information Routing in Complex Networks."   Ryan Young.   Brandeis:  Volen 201.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.   "Earth’s Cores: Variation Across the Length-Scales."   Jessica Irving.   Harvard:  Geological Museum 102.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "Juno at Jupiter: The First Year."   Yohai Kaspi.   MIT:  54-923.   Details, Abstract.

12:15p.  "Learning and Relearning Movement."   Amy Bastian.   Boston Children's Hospital:  Enders Bldg, Folkman Auditorium, 300 Longwood.   Details.

1p.  "Safety Nets: Rescue and Revival for Endangered Born-Digital Records."   Jefferson Bailey.   MIT:  E53-212.   Details, Abstract.

1 - 5:30p.  "The Center for Cancer Evolution Kickoff Symposium."   HMS:  Jimmy Fund Auditorium.   Details.*

1p.  "The Effect of Shifting Global Health & Climate Change Policies on Malaria Eradication."   A panel discussion.   HSPH:  Kresge G1, 665 Huntington Ave.   Details, RSVP.*

4p.  "Life is Sweet! Glycomics and Glycoproteomics Providing New Biological Insights."   Stuart Haslam.   MIT:  4-270.   Details, Abstract.

5:30p.  "What to Do with Biomass Waste in India?"   Sonal Thengane.   MIT:  2-105.   Details, Abstract.

6p.  "Storytelling in VR within an Expanding Universe."   Jason Parks and Emir Cerman.   Cambridge Innovation Center, One Broadway, 5th Floor, Cambridge.   Details, Abstract.

6:30p.  "Tapping into the Fountain of Youth: Does the key to reversing the aging process circulate within us?"   Lee Rubin.   The Burren, 247 Elm Street, Somerville.   Details.

7p.  "Be as a Tree Planted by the Waters: The Magic of Roots, Leaves, and Everything in Between."   Hope Jahren.   Arnold Arboretum:  Hunnewell Bldg.   Details, Abstract, Registration.   Submit your questions online.

Tuesday, October 24

8:30 - 12:30p.  "Real-world Machine Learning Stories."   Microsoft NERD, One Memorial Drive.   Details, Abstract, RSVP.

9:30a.  "Why Do Solid Tumors Contain Soft Cells?"   Josef Kaes.   HSPH:  1-1302, 665 Huntington Ave.   Details.*

10:30a.  "Detectability of Nonlinear Historical Forcings and their Fingerprints on the Climate System."   Justin Bandoro.   MIT:  54-915.   Details, Abstract.

11a.  "Visualize Your Data on an Interactive Map."   Anna E. Kijas.   BC:  O'Neill Library, Digital Studio, Room 205.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

Noon.  "Herbivory through the Ages: Revealing Effects of Climate on Insect Herbivory with Herbarium Specimens."   Emily Meineke.   Herbarium:  Seminar Room 125, 22 Divinity.   Details, Abstract.

2p.  "Introduction to GIS and Mapping."   MIT:  14N-132.   Details, Abstract.

2p.  "Matrix, Mechanics, and Morphogenesis."   Andrew Putnam.   Harvard:  60 Oxford St, Room 330.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Astrophysical Signatures of Black Hole Mergers."   Manuela Campanelli.   MIT:  37-252.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Cell-Based Origami: Folding tissues across length scales."   Adam Martin.   MIT:  32-123.   Details.

4p.  "Hybrid Films in Emerging Technologies: Understanding Relationships among Molecular Structure, Processing, and Function."   Reiner Dauskardt.   Harvard:  Maxwell Dworkin  Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Novel Approaches for Detecting and Treating Autism."   Karen J.Parker.   MIT:  46-3002.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "The Jazz of Physics: The Link Between Music and The Structure of the Universe."   Stephon Alexander.   Brandeis:  Abelson 131.   Details, Abstract.

6p.  "Big Data 101."   Sandy Pentland.   MIT Museum.   Details.

6p.  "Pizza with a Scientist: Scott Hughes and Gravitational Waves."   MIT:  37-252.   Details, Abstract.

6:30p.  "Engineering New Art Forms."   Toots Zynsky.   MIT:  10-250.   Details.

7p.  "The Future of our Past, A Vision for Boston Archaeology."   Jon Bagley.   Old State House, 206 Washington Street.   Details, Abstract, Registration.


October 25-27.   "Connected Health Conference."   Seaport World Trade Center.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

Wednesday, October 25

10:30a.  "Early Explorers."   Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St., Mattapan.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

10 - 4p.  "Technical Innovations in Electron, X-ray, and Ion Beam Microscopy Applications for Both Materials and Life Sciences."   A conference.   MIT:  6-104.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

Noon.  "Digital and People Power: Fuel for vaccine coverage."   Subhash Chandir.   HSPH:  Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, 641 Huntington Avenue.   Details.*   WebEx available.

Noon.  "Impacts of Health IT on Health Care Costs and Quality: The Role of Information and Patient Sharing."   Hilal Atasoy.   HBS:  Cotting House Conference Room.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "Jomon Food Diversity, Climate Change and Long-term Sustainability: Lessons from Prehistoric Japan."   Junko Habu.   Harvard:  Tozzer 203.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "Pharmacologic Management of Acute Pain and the Prescription Opioid Epidemic."   Richard Harold.   Tufts:  Merritt Auditorium.   Details.

1p.  "Why You Don’t Know Your Carbon Footprint."   Ory Zik.   HSPH:  FXB Building, 651 Huntington Ave.   Details, Abstract, Registration.*

3p.  "Collaborative TEI."   BC:  O'Neil Library, Room 205.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

3:30p.  "The Future of Cities."   A Panel discussion.   Harvard:  Longfellow Hall, Askwith Lecture Room.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Algorand: Scaling Byzantine Agreements for Cryptocurrencies."   Yossi Gilad.   MIT:  32-G449.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Geometric Deep Learning: Going Beyond Euclidean Data."   Michael Bronstein.   MIT:  32-G882.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Learning as Statistical Inference: Neural and Computational Mechanisms for Normative Learning."   Matthew Nassar.   Harvard:  WJH Basement Auditorium.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Topology Optimization of Cellular Materials: Designing for Manufacture and Nonlinear Properties."   Josephine Carstensen.   MIT:  1-131.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Visual Attention as a Window into Understanding Brain Development in Autism and Fragile X Syndrome."   Susan Rivera.   MIT:  46-3002.  

Thursday, October 26

2:50p.  "A Brief History on the Last 20 years of Educational Data Mining: A Personal Perspective."   Neil Heffernan.   Tufts:  Halligan 102.   Details, Abstract.

2:50p.  "Using Robots at Home to Improve Health Outcomes."   Elizabeth Broadbent.   Tufts:  Halligan 102.   Details, Abstract.

3-8:30p.  "FoodBev Connect 2017."   A conference.   One Broadway, 5th Floor, Cambridge.   Details.

3p.  "Managing Your Online Scholarly Identity."   BC:  O'Neil Library, Room 205.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

4p.  "Bringing Bioelectricity to Light."   Adam E. Cohen.   MIT:  32-141.   Details.

4p.  "Building Deep Neural Network Models to Understand Biological Vision."   Nikolaus Kriegeskorte.   MIT:  46-3002.   Details.

4p.  "Genomics of Parallel Adaptations and Speciation in Repeated Species Flocks of Cichlid Fishes."   Axel Meyer.   Harvard:  BioLabs 1080.   Details.

4p.  "SESAME: Opening a Source of Light in the Middle East."   Eliezer Rabinovic.   MIT:  10-250.   Details.

4p.  "The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Structure."   Lise Getoor.   Harvard:  Maxwell Dworkin G115.   Details, Abstract.

4:30p.  "Markets, Morals, and Medicine."   Michael Sandel.   HMS:  Carl W. Walter Amphitheater.   Details, Registration.

5p.  "Cloud Policy: Anatomy of a Regulatory Crisis."   Jennifer Holt.   MIT:  56-114.   Details, Abstract.

7p.  "A Brief History of Environmental Successes."   Susan Soloman.   New England Aquarium:  Simons IMAX Theater.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

7p.  "Data Provenance: From Theory to Practice."   Margo Seltzer.   MIT:  32-G449.   Details, Abstract.

Details, Abstract.

4:45p.  "The Future of Energy: Certain Uncertainties."   Norman R. Augustine.   MIT:  E14-674.   Details, Abstract.

6:30p.  "What Mathematicians Reveal about Gerrymandering."   Justin Solomon.   Belmont Media Center, 9 Lexington St, Belmont.   Details, Abstract.

7p.  "Here Comes the Sun: Harnessing the power of renewable energy."   HMS:  Armenise Amphitheater, 200 Longwood Ave.   Details.

7p.  "Sketching Big Data."   Jelani Nelson.   Harvard Science Center C.   Details, Abstract.


October 26 - 28.  "Boston Book Festival."   Copley Square.   Details.

Friday, October 27

9 - 5p.  "Contagion: Exploring Modern Epidemics."   A symposium.   Harvard:  Knafel Center, 10 Garden St.   Details.

Noon.  "Sex and Disease: Do males and females read their genomes differently?"   David C. Page.   MIT:  46-3002.   Details, Abstract.

12:30p.  "Circuit Organization of the Gut-Brain Axis."   Ivan De Araujo.   Brandeis:  Volen 201.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "Global and Regional Modeling of Biogeochemical Cycles."   Yan Feng.   Harvard:  Pierce 100F.   Details, Abstract.

12:30p.  "Reinforcement Learning for Healthcare."   Finale Doshi-Velez.   Harvard:  Maxwell Dworkin G115.   Details, Abstract.

1p.  "Human Centered Model Selection Through Visual Analytics."   Dylan Cashman.   Tufts:  Halligan 209.   Details, Abstract.

1 - 4:40p.  "Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Exploring Open Access."   MIT:  14N-132.   Details, Abstract.

3p.  "Controlling Human Microbiota."   Yang-Yu Liu.   BU:  8 St. Mary's, Room 211.   Details, Abstract.

4:30p.  "Markets, Morals, and Medicine."   Michael J. Sandel.   HMS:  Carl W. Walter Amphitheater.   Details, Abstract, Registration..

4:30p.  "The Formation, Evolution, and History of the Terrestrial Planets and Other Small Bodies."   Ben Weiss.   MIT:  54-915.   Details.

5p.  "Now for a Look at the Weather Where You Are."   Dana Tomlin.   MIT:  7-429.   Details, Abstract.

5p.  "The Dawn of Quantum Networks."   Ronald Hanson.   Harvard:  Pierce 209.   Details, Abstract.

Saturday, October 28

2p.  "Capturing Skeletons with Pencil and Paper."   Erica Beade.   Harvard Museum of Natural History.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

Noon.  "Kinetic Sculptures."   MIT Museum.   Details.

Sunday, October 29

Noon.  "Kinetic Sculptures."   MIT Museum.   Details.

1 - 3p.   "The Harvard Museum of Natural History celebrates World Lemur Day."   Details, Abstract.


October 30 - November 1.   "Cancer Immunotherapy Today and Tomorrow."   A credit-bearing education course.   HMS:  Joseph B. Martin Center.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

October 30 - November 3.  "AI and Beyond: The integration of artificial and human intelligence."   Royal Sonesta, Cambridge.   Details, Registration.

Monday, October 30

8 - 5p.  "Neurodevelopmental Disorders."   A symposium.   HMS:  Joseph B. Martin Conference Center.   Details, Registration.

Noon.  "HouseZero: A First-of-Its-Kind, Ultra-Efficient Retrofi."   Ali Malkawi.   HKS:  Bell Hall.   Details.

Noon.  "Probing Antarctica’s Glacial History with Geo- and Thermo-chronology."   Sidney R. Hemming.   Harvard:  Haller Hall 102.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "Smartphone-based Digital Phenotyping."   Jukka-Pekka Onnela.   Northeastern University:  40A Leon St, West Village F, Lower level, Room #010.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "What Caused the Medieval Megadroughts of Western North America?"   Nathan Steiger.   MIT:  54-923.   Details, Abstract.

12:30p.  "The Archaeological Exploration of Sardis through the Archives."   Theresa Huntsman and Megan Schwenke.   Harvard Art Museum, Calderwood Courtyard.   Details, Abstract, Tickets.

2:30p.  "Deep Learning and Structured Data."   Chiyuan Zhang.   A doctoral thesis.   MIT:  32-G449.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "New Melanoma Treatment Strategies Inspired by a 2,400 Year Old Clinical Observation."   Todd Ridky.   MGH/East:  149 13th St, Charlestown Navy Yard.   Details.

4p.  "Neural Basis of Performance Evaluation in Singing Birds."   Jesse H. Goldberg.   MIT:  46-3002.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Responsive Science: A path towards faster, safer, community-guided research."   Kevin M. Esvelt.   MIT:  E51, Wong Auditorium, 2 Amherst St.   Details.

5p.  "The Future of Transportation."   A student panel.   MIT 2-190. :    Details, Abstract.

Tuesday, October 31

9:30a.  "Short Stories in Genomics and Environmental Health."   Bernardo Lemos.   HSPH:  1-1302.   Details.

10a.  "Vision System Designer's Dilemma - Build vs Buy."   Darren Bessette.   A webcast.   Details, Abstract, Registration.

11a.  "The Dexterity Network: Deep Learning to Plan Robust Robot Grasps using Datasets of Synthetic Point Clouds, Analytic Grasp Metrics, and 3D Object Models."   Jeff Mahler.   MIT:  32-G449.   Details, Abstract.

11:30a.  "Learning a Driving Model from Imperfect Demonstrations."   Huazhe (Harry) Xu.   MIT:  32-D507.   Details, Abstract.

Noon.  "Diversity and Speciation Dynamics in Costaceae (Zingiberales)."   Thiago André, Professor of Botany, Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará.   Harvard:  Herbarium 125.   Details.

Noon.  "Precision Medicine and Clinical Informatics."   Isaac Kohane.   HMS:  Countway Library, Lahey Room.   Details.

2p.  "From Stellar Activity to Exoplanetary Environments."   Cecilia Garraffo.   MIT:  NE83-530A.   Details, Abstract.

2p.  "Nanoscale Approaches for Therapeutic Immune Modulation."   Ashish Kulkarni.   Harvard:  60 Oxford St, Rm 330.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "A Cosmological Simulations View on Galaxy Size and Angular Momentum Evolution."   Shy Genel.   MIT:  37-252.   Details, Abstract.

4p.  "Mechanics of Cell-Nanomaterial Interactions."   Huajian Gao.   Brandeis:  Abelson 131.   Details, Abstract.



*Admission to Harvard's medical area buildings often requires ID issued by a "Harvard Medical School Affiliate".  A list of these institutions can be consulted here.   Persons interested in events in the medical area that are not explicitly public, that have sponsors with whom they have no experience, and who are unsure if their ID will guarantee access, might want to email the contact person cited in the details page and ask.  Inquiries directed at the HMS Dept of Genetics should be emailed to esexton@genetics.med.harvard.edu (or 617-432-7666) at least one day before the event.  Events in the medical area that do not carry an asterisk are those that I think are prepared to receive the unaffiliated.

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