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BU webinar on gender gaps in innovation illustrates inequities in innovation pipeline

Lily Kepner March 16, 2021
A webinar titled “Confronting Gender Bias in Investor Q&A: Research and Practice for Female Innovators" Monday hosted London researcher Dana Kanze to discuss her research on gender bias in innovation.
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Boston’s Revolutionary Spaces honors activists’ legacies on 251st anniversary of Boston Massacre

Rachel Do March 10, 2021
Boston's Revolutionary Spaces held a virtual panel Friday with local civil rights activists to mark the 251st anniversary of the Boston Massacre and commemorate activists across generations.
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EDITORIAL: Remote work allows more accessibility, but poses risk for overworking, increasing disparity

Editors March 5, 2021
We don’t exactly know how increasing permanent remote work will impact the workforce — though it certainly comes with a number of risks and faults. But if employers can implement healthy practices and anticipate the technological needs of their employees, it could be an evolution for the better.
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EDITORIAL: We must recognize the power of local elections

Editors February 24, 2021
As we lean toward more and more progressive lawmakers in local elections, it’s important to remember the power these races hold in the United States.
Boston University students who volunteer as emergency medical technicians recounted the realities of the pandemic they have observed from the frontline. COURTESY OF PIXABAY

BU student EMTs reflect on pandemic, voice hopes for the future

Madeline Humphrey February 3, 2021
First responders and health care workers have worked tirelessly since the pandemic began, facing intense stress and safety risks as a result. Now, Boston University students are involved in the continued efforts to curb the spread of the virus.
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EDITORIAL: ‘Coups’ is a dangerous term for groups protesting the presidential election

Editors October 28, 2020
We have the right to protest, boycott and strike, which are all vital to preserving the voice of the people. But, if we begin without a plan, then we have all the chaos without any of the results.
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