Stability in an Age of Shocks: Rethinking Macro Policy for a Fragmenting World
Policy Talk 2026 at Harvard Kennedy School asks how macroeconomic policy must evolve to navigate inflation, fragmentation, and mounting financial pressures in a world of rising shocks. Leading economists explore new frameworks to stabilize economies without sacrificing growth, in a dynamic, academic setting.
RAPID + TCT
RAPID + TCT in Boston pairs MIT's Enterprise Additive Manufacturing course with North America's largest additive manufacturing event, delivering lectures and hands-on workshops on 3D printing and industry applications. Hosted at MIT Professional Education, April 13–17, 2026, with an integrated experience for AM professionals.
LITCon 2026
LITCon 2026 is a one-day conference in Boston (April 13, 2026) exploring legal innovation and technology in clinical education and beyond. The program features keynote speaker Greg Siskind, renowned for immigration law leadership and early adoption of legal tech and AI, in a single-track format at David J. Sargent Hall.
China's Modernization: Path and Implications
On April 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC, Boston University's Pardee Center hosts the Janetos Memorial Distinguished Lecture with Justin Yifu Lin. Moderated by Min Ye, the talk explores China's modernization, its path, and its economic and political implications, in an indoor session at the Rajan Kilachand Center.
Are We There Yet? Evaluating the Transition to EVs
An energy policy seminar at Harvard Kennedy School with Christian Kaps (Harvard Business School) exploring the transition to electric vehicles. The talk surveys economics, regulation, and corporate strategy shaping EV adoption for policymakers and industry leaders.
America at 250 and Beyond: Democracy and Governance in America
Mitt Romney discusses America's democracy and governance in a focused talk at the JFK Forum, Harvard Kennedy School. The event offers insider perspectives on national politics, governance challenges, and the road ahead for the U.S.
SQI Seminar Series: Prof. Tom Mitchell, Carnegie Mellon University
In this SQI Seminar Series talk, Prof. Tom Mitchell (Carnegie Mellon) discusses the evolution, current state, and future outlook of machine learning and AI. A rare opportunity to hear a foundational figure in ML research at Singleton Auditorium, Boston.
Journeying Through Grief: Finding Purpose in the Pain
An interactive workshop at Boston College led by Dr. Laurine Voltaire. It guides adults through grief models, including Kübler-Ross and the Dual Process Model, to help 'grieve well' and move toward healing and purpose in a supportive, educational setting.
North Korea Nuclear/Missile Threats Seminar
A policy-focused lecture at Harvard Kennedy School examining the strategic challenges posed by North Korea's nuclear and missile programs. The MTA Seminar invites security scholars to analyze deterrence, diplomacy, and regional security dynamics affecting U.S. and allied policy.
Shaping the Next Chapter for Massachusetts
GBH hosts a live discussion at the Fraser Performance Studio in Boston, exploring Massachusetts' next chapter. The event brings policymakers and experts to examine state priorities, policy trends, and community impact in a thoughtful, public-media setting.
Morison Prize Lecture: Catherine Coleman Flowers
Join environmental justice activist Catherine Coleman Flowers for a Morison Prize lecture at MIT’s Nexus in Hayden Library. The talk examines how science and technology, paired with community engagement, can mitigate rural waste and water sanitation harms and advance climate justice in the United States.
Colloquium - Michael Tomasello
Attend a formal Psychology and Neuroscience Colloquium with Michael Tomasello of Duke University at McElroy Commons. This intellectual lecture explores social cognition and language development, offering fresh insights for students and professionals.
Distinguished Seminar: Francesco Bullo
The CISE/Hariri Institute Distinguished Seminar features Francesco Bullo (UC Santa Barbara) presenting cutting-edge results in control theory and networked systems. Hosted at Boston University, this academic talk offers insights into modern methods and applications in engineering and applied mathematics.
Survivor Love Letter
A series of live-letter sessions across Harvard campuses where survivors and allies write supportive notes to people affected by power-based interpersonal violence, fostering healing and solidarity. Sessions run Apr 13–16 at SEAS, HKS Sunshine Lobby, HSPH Kresge Atrium, Science Center Arcade, and Annenberg Dining.
Perfecting Performance: A Gendered Perspective with Lise Vesterlund
University of Pittsburgh professor Lise Vesterlund presents new evidence on how gender differences shape the pursuit of top academic performance and what this means for labor-market outcomes. A data-driven, thought-provoking lecture at Harvard Kennedy School exploring implications for careers and policy.
Stone Inequality & Social Policy Seminar: Lisa Lynch
A seminar by economist Lisa M. Lynch, Stone Visiting Scholar and Visiting Professor of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, examining inequality and its policy implications. The talk invites researchers and students to engage with cutting-edge social policy research in a premier policy school setting.
The Moth StorySLAM: SUS
The Moth StorySLAM: SUS brings intimate, true-life stories told live on stage at WBUR CitySpace. Five tellers share personal narratives ranging from funny to moving, in a warm, audience-driven night of storytelling in Boston.
Leading the Free World: Freedom and Democracy in US National Security Strategy
Join a timely lecture with Dr. Twining on how public support for freedom and democracy informs or challenges the United States National Security Strategy. The talk traces shifts from liberal ideals to realist approaches since the 2000s and explores implications for current U.S. foreign policy.
GenAI Misinformation, Trust, and News Consumption
Filipe Campante (Johns Hopkins) presents field-experiment evidence on how Generative AI shapes misinformation, trust, and news consumption. Joined by Ruben Durante, Felix Hagemeister, and Ananya Sen, the talk analyzes audience responses and implications for media, policy, and digital literacy.
Fireside chat: Politics and Children's Health
Join the Health Law Society for a fireside chat on how politics shape children's health, vaccination policy, and public funding. The discussion explores HHS advisory committees, measles outbreaks, and NIH budgeting, with expert perspectives on policy and practice. A sharp, policy-forward look at health, politics, and kids.
Paul Frymer Lecture on Politics
Paul Frymer of Princeton University gives a politics lecture at Stuart House, Boston. The talk examines contemporary political dynamics through an academic lens, drawing on Frymer's research and theory. Open to students, scholars, and policymakers seeking fresh insights in a university setting.
Empowering the Modern Workforce: Understanding AI in the Workforce
Join this Boston Public Library workshop to demystify AI: learn how AI works, distinguish major types (narrow, general, generative), and see how AI shows up in today’s workplaces—from chatbots to automation. Explore bias with real-world cases in hiring and marketing, and gain practical insights for the modern workforce.
John Lilly and the Earth Coincidence Control Office
Premiere screening of the documentary John Lilly and the Earth Coincidence Control Office at the Brattle Theatre, with the filmmaker in attendance for a post-film Q&A. A provocative exploration of consciousness and early neuroscience in a historic cinema setting.
Gutman Library Virtual Book Talk - Race, Class, and Affirmative Action
Virtual book talk examining the 2023 Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious college admissions, with author Julie Park of the University of Maryland, College Park, and moderated by OiYan Poon. A rigorous discussion on race, class, and affirmative action in higher education.
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