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Regardless of where you are, your Northeastern network is there for you. Bond, socialize, learn, or build personal connections with your community and the global Northeastern network. Find an event to attend.

10.28.20 | 6:00PM EDT

Myra Kraft Open Classroom: Pre-election Prognostications

The Myra Kraft Open Classroom was presented by the School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs. A major topic was how whatever the outcome of the November election, the President would assert a new agenda in January, one that focused on completing unrealized tasks, or one that would bring a new Administration to Washington. Either way, the discussion of public policy agenda-setting in a post-pandemic environment would require thoughtful and, at times, provocative discussions.

10.26.20 | 11:00AM EDT

Being Unapologetically Dope in CS with Dr. Nicki Washington

Join us for a discussion with Dr. Nicki Washington, professor of the practice of computer science at Duke University. We will discuss her book, Unapologetically Dope: Lessons for Black Women and Girls on Surviving and Thriving in the Tech Field, CS for All, and focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in the tech industry by measuring and improving the cultural competence of students in computing departments nationwide, including the development of assessments and courses dedicated to this work.

10.20.20 | 12:00PM ET

NU@Noon: How to Research Your Ancestry

Reasons for researching our ancestry are as varied as we are. What you want to achieve will define your goals and, in turn, define how you will proceed. Mike Maglio, E’89 provided overview to get you started, whether it is to find connections to history, learn about health, solve mysteries, or enjoy a fun activity.

10.19.20 | 6:30PM EDT

COVID-19: Law and Social Justice Community Conversation – Carceral Systems

As part of the COVID-19: Law and Social Justice Community Conversation series, Professor Leo Beletsky discussed the topic of the carceral systems.

10.17.20 | 8:00AM ET

Northeastern University Virtual Graduate Open House

Attendees had the opportunity to meet and connect with faculty, staff, students, and admissions representatives to learn more about how Northeastern could help their academic journey and career.

10.16.20 | 9:00AM ET

CLIC Annual Conference: Exploring the Future of Governance Through Intellectual Property and Technology Regulation

Intellectual property and technology are transforming democracy and its baseline of inclusivity and access to promote equal justice. What are the complex forces driving change and what do we need to know to ensure that democracy thrives in these unchartered territories? Discussions in this conference from The Center for Law, Innovation and Creativity (CLIC) concerned transparency and innovation in health and medicine, election law, free speech and data privacy.

10.15.20 | 2:00PM ET

Nardone Seminar: How to Write Articles for Managerial Journals such as CMR, HBR, and SMR

Many researchers are interested in publishing in managerial journals because these, rather than academic journals, are read by practitioners. But many are frustrated by the process of getting into practitioner journals such as California Management Review, Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review. In particular, many do not understand, first, how to design studies with output of interest to managers, second, how to write for a managerial journal, and third, how to get accepted.

10.15.20 | 12:00PM EDT

Performing Data: A Story of Mutualism?

The Department of Theatre and the Center for Design are converging to tackle this open-issue and explore an interdisciplinary research approach to transforming data. Join us for an open conversation with award winning Information Designer, Federica Fragapane, about her work across information design and humanities and how she has combined the fields of Theatre and Design.

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