BU Backs Lawsuit to Halt Cuts to Department of Defense Research Funding
Legal declaration says dramatic drop in DOD support could imperil research that “millions of Americans benefit from and depend on”.
Our Online World Relies on Encryption. What Happens If It Fails?
Quantum computers will make traditional data encryption techniques obsolete; BU researchers have turned to physics to come up with better defenses.
BU Backs Lawsuit to Halt National Science Foundation Funding Cuts
University says sharp drop in funding could endanger “critical and cutting-edge research vital to our nation’s security” and that “often yields benefits for American businesses”.
Unlocking NSF Funding Opportunities for Infrastructure and Instrumentation
Dr. Alicia Knoedler of the National Science Foundation (NSF) discussed research infrastructure funding opportunities on Monday, April 28, 2025.
BU Launches an Open-Source Infectious Diseases Monitoring Tool Powered by AI and Human Experts
The Biothreats Emergence, Analysis and Communications Network (BEACON) is slated to become a global hub for critical information about emerging outbreaks.
BU Students Find Hope at COP29 UN Climate Summit
CAS’ Pamela Templer, Climate Leaders Academy students attended the conference in Baku.
BU Team Wins Major National Science Foundation Grant to Help PhD Students Attack Climate Change
The $3 million, five-year award will encourage multidisciplinary approaches to converting and storing sustainable energy.
The Histories of Enslaved People Were Written by Slavers. A BU Researcher Is Working to Change That
Andreana Cunningham combines bioarchaeology, African diaspora studies, and archival research to better understand the lives of enslaved people.
Six BU Researchers Win Prestigious Early-Career Award to Advance Their Work
NSF CAREER awards recognize BU researchers innovating in biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, molecular biology, and more.
BU’s 5 NSF Grant Winners Are Changing Conversations in Robotics, Computing, Mass Incarceration, Neurology, and More
The National Science Foundation CAREER award winners will advance research and expand educational opportunities for underrepresented groups in science