The topic of artificial intelligence is prominently discussed throughout the Northeastern community, from the classroom to President Joseph Aoun’s book. Join our Chinese community members and The NU Chinese Student Association for an exploration of AI applications in China, through a moderated conversation with a representation of those working in healthcare, retail, and telecommunication.

Review an inspiring story on how immersing yourself in a second language can positively impact your life. From both educator and student perspectives, learn new ways to improve your language-learning experience.

18 billion pounds of plastic enter our oceans each year, a harrowing fact that only accounts for a portion of our planet’s pollution crisis. Northeastern innovators are tackling this problem to create sustainable solutions for cleaner oceans. Bureo Inc, an emerging B-Corp, has created a program to recycle fishing nets into a NetPlus™ material, used in products by Patagonia and other partner companies.  Review the conversation to fight plastic pollution with Ben Kneppers, E’07, co-founder and COO of Bureo Inc., and Maarten Eenkema van Dijk, E’14, MS’15, operations manager for Van Dyk Recycling Solutions.

Join fellow alumni for a conversation about future trends on industrial development, startup incubation, innovation, and entrepreneurship education used for developing talent and how the Epoch Foundation serves as a top-notch institute liaison service. The Epoch Foundation is at the forefront of facilitating Taiwan’s industrial development and promoting the economic prosperity of the Asia-Pacific region.