Since we are unable to welcome you into the museums at this time, we are bringing our experts to you in an online series, Art Study Center Seminars at Home.

Since the early 20th century, plastic has been a popular material for many artists due to its ability to be transformed—bent, shaped, molded, stretched. However, when works made with plastic enter a museum collection, they bring numerous challenges. Join conservation scientist Georgina Rayner and conservator Susan Costello to learn more about the materials, condition and treatment issues, and the demands this material...

The racial inequities that exist in our nation’s institutions, including our school systems, have recently been amplified by the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on communities of color and through the racial justice movement that gained momentum this summer. During this pivotal moment in American history, education leaders are reexamining how they can create more equitable opportunities for marginalized populations. How does one lead through crisis and simultaneously explore opportunities for positive change presented by the crisis?

Join us for “Future of...

A candid conversation on the historical and present-day racial issues in the IC. In this session we will highlight the historical legacy of people of color (POC) in intelligence, discuss the tensions and conflicts facing black members of the national security community today, and address and analyze the specific efforts currently being taken to increase black and POC recruitment, retainment, and advancement.

Speakers and Presenters

Darrell Blocker, Chief Operating Officer, MOSAIC and former Senior CIA Officer

Mel Gamble, CEO and President, Gamble...

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for healthcare providers to offer digital services to patients under lockdown orders and observing physical distancing measures. Likewise, technology is critical to contact tracing, modeled on efforts taken in response to Ebola and Lassa fever and lauded as one of the essential steps in reopening economies prior to the deployment of a widely available vaccine. Contact tracing apps that rely on wi-fi connections or cell phone data to determine an individual’s whereabouts have raised privacy concerns, as has the proliferation of telemedicine....

American instincts oscillate between the allure of the city and that of life free of city stress; between the temptations of the metropolis, and bucolic retreat from those very centers of civic life. Such oscillations, occurring across American history, have on the one hand enabled the building of Manhattan, the ‘Capital of Capitalism’ (and culture, too) and the invention of the ‘garden suburb’ where family grace was to dwell, prior to metastasizing into sprawl. Drawing on research from his 2019 book, City on a Hill, Krieger's lecture will track American ideals and shortcomings in these...

Structural racism pervades all facets of society, from education, to housing, to law enforcement. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the health disparities that result from this systemic and structural racism.

The Petrie-Flom Center has asked leading scholars in law, public health, history, sociology, and other fields to explore these issues for a digital symposium on the Bill of Health blog.

To mark the launch of the symposium and to kick off the semester, a panel of contributors will participate in a moderated discussion of some of these pressing questions,...

The shift to remote learning has led to new questions around digital safety for our families. What are the longer-term effects of extended screen-time on our families and students at home? How can we use technology tools as effectively as possible to keep our students safe? What are best practices to keep our family’s online information secure

To help ease your concerns in a friendly and approachable way, our expert panel including Faculty Director of the HGSE Technology, Innovation, and Education Program Joseph Blatt and Harvard University IT Program Manager for Training and...

George Likourezos and Dr. Carmella Stephens, Partners at Carter DeLuca & Farrell, join us to discuss intellectual property strategies for life science startups with a focus on AI and data-driven technologies. We will talk about constructing a robust life science IP portfolio involving both traditional assets as well as technologies that leverage AI/ML and big data. We will look at strategies used to build a moat around your business & technology in order maximize your competitive advantage.

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Ann DeWitt - General Partner at The Engine - joins us to discuss ‘tough tech’ and what she looks for when funding life science startups. We will discuss The Engine, a local investment firm and deep tech incubator, and the model they use to support ventures at the interface of science and engineering. We will also talk about qualities that often define the most successful scientist-entrepreneurs and the challenges faced by ventures solving the world’s most difficult multidisciplinary problems. Finally, we will learn about the scientific and technological advances...

The Lean Canvas Model is a one-page business plan template that helps you distill your key ideas and assumptions. During this interactive workshop with Jess McLear, you will create your own Lean Canvas Business Plan and discover how it can streamline your thinking!

About the Speaker:

Jess McLear is an angel investor and member of Launchpad Venture Group with 20 years of experience in investing in and mentoring startup companies in Canada and the US. Her portfolio companies include manufacturing, IT, medical devices, and...

What elements help create a compelling and effective pitch deck? Learn the best ways to communicate your idea to investors, customers, and other key stakeholders.

Speaker Name: Zoë Barry

About the Speaker: Zoë developed the toughness and grit she brings as CEO of ZappRx while being a serial competitive athlete. Zoe attended Columbia University in New York City before launching her career on Wall Street. After working on both the sell side, at DeMatteo Monness, and the buy side, at Dawson Capital, Zoë ditched the corporate...

Join Tam of Toadstool Walks (https://toadstoolwalks.com/) on a 1.5 hour Live Audio Forest Bathing experience. Awaken your senses as we weave together our stories with the more-than-human world, each other and ourselves. This is a restorative sensory exploration that supports health and healing for all beings. Join from inside your home, backyard, porch or from a nearby natural area. All the prompts, invitations, sharing and ways of participating are optional and open to interpretation.

Tam Willey (they,she,he) is a guide, trainer, mentor...

Join Tam of Toadstool Walks (https://toadstoolwalks.com/) on a 1.5 hour Live Audio Forest Bathing experience. Awaken your senses as we weave together our stories with the more-than-human world, each other and ourselves. This is a restorative sensory exploration that supports health and healing for all beings. Join from inside your home, backyard, porch or from a nearby natural area. All the prompts, invitations, sharing and ways of participating are optional and open to interpretation.

Tam Willey (they,she,he) is a guide, trainer, mentor and teacher with Association of Nature and...

Ever wonder what tarantula’s hair feels like? Curious about what vinegaroons smell like? Want to get up close and personal with the business end of a scorpion? If so, then grab a snack and join human museum staff Javier and Ryan as they spend thirty minutes feeding, interacting with, and discussing the museum’s many live arthropods! This event is free and will be hosted via Zoom Webinar.

Register for this free virtual family friendly event.

Register by 1:00 pm on...