Events in Boston

CSAIL Forum with Vincent Sitzmann: The LLM Moment of Physical AI

2026-04-07T12:00:00

conference

Join Vincent Sitzmann for the CSAIL Forum on The LLM Moment of Physical AI. This online talk explores how large language models reshape human-computer interaction and why physical autonomy in robotics lags behind, with insights into current limits and future directions.

The Working Class Voter in the Age of Trump

2026-04-07T12:00:00

Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, Land Hall

conference

Lunchtime panel at the Institute of Politics (Harvard Kennedy School) gathers top strategists to analyze how working-class voters are reshaping politics in the age of Trump, with insights into coalitions, demographics, and voting behavior. Featuring Doug Sosnik, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and Patrick Ruffini, the discussion offers practical implications for policy and campaigns.

Study Group with Speaker Kevin McCarthy

2026-04-07T17:30:00

Harvard Institute of Politics

lecture

Join a study group with Kevin McCarthy at the Harvard Institute of Politics for an insightful look at current U.S. politics, leadership perspectives, and policy implications. This formal, intellectually engaging session includes a Q&A and discussion in a prestigious campus setting.

Disney’s Robotic Characters: From the Screen to Reality via Physical AI

2026-04-07T13:00:00

Science and Engineering Complex (SEC), LL2.224

lecture

A Harvard talk at the Science and Engineering Complex exploring how Disney-like robotic characters are brought to life. Learn how modular mechatronics and deep reinforcement learning balance artistic fidelity with physical constraints, using GPU-accelerated simulation to train self-balancing policies and thermal control.

Organizational Economics Seminar [joint with IWER]

2026-04-07T13:00:00

Building E62, E62-650

conference

An MIT-organized Organizational Economics Seminar (joint with IWER) featuring Evan Starr (Maryland) on Clause and Effect: Theory and Field Experimental Evidence on Noncompete Clauses. The talk blends theory with field experiments to explore how noncompetes shape firm behavior; held in Building E62, E62-350, Boston, offering insights for students and professionals.

Study Group with Rohit Chopra: The Algorithmic Republic

2026-04-07T17:00:00

Malkin Penthouse (Institute of Politics, Harvard Kennedy School)

lecture

Join Rohit Chopra and Ambassador Karen Kornbluh at Harvard Kennedy School for a thoughtful discussion on how AI intersects democracy and the social contract. They examine AI governance, policy implications, and the role of public institutions in a tech-driven society.

Applied Microeconomics Seminar: Heather Sarsons, University of Chicago Booth School of Business

2026-04-07T12:00:00

Maloney Hall, 313

conference

Heather Sarsons of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business presents an Applied Microeconomics seminar at Maloney Hall. This academic talk covers applied microeconomics, offering insights for students and professionals and a chance to engage with leading researchers.

Montesquieu: The Roots of the American Constitution

2026-04-07T12:00:00

Building W20: Stratton Student Center, 306

lecture

Isabelle Slotine presents a historically rich exploration of Montesquieu's influence on the U.S. Constitution, tracing how L'Esprit des Lois traveled to Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia library and shaped the thinking of James Madison.

Salsa Albums You Should Know: Vinyl Listening Session

2026-04-07T17:00:00

Lewis Music Library, Lewis Music Library, 14E-109

music

Join Grammy-winning saxophonist Miguel Zenón and MIT’s Avery Boddie for a vinyl listening session of landmark salsa albums at the Lewis Music Library. The event blends performance history with scholarly context to illuminate salsa’s roots in Puerto Rico and Cuba and its evolution in the U.S. A reception follows.

A Perfect Cadence: Tribute to New York Voices

2026-04-07T20:00:00

Berklee Performance Center

music

Vocal-jazz legends New York Voices give their farewell concert at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston, closing 35+ years of influential harmonies with a star-studded program. Expect lush vocal harmonies, iconic repertoire, and a fitting send-off at this landmark Boston venue.

Culture of Fear: Immigration Enforcement & Free Speech

2026-04-07T12:00:00

East Wing, 120

lecture

This campus lecture probes how federal immigration enforcement intersects with student speech, spotlighting detention cases and practical legal strategies for protecting rights on campus. With speakers Mahsa Khanbabai and Naomi Shatz, it offers insights for students, advocates, and university communities.

SEAS BRIDGE Week PhD Application Workshop

2026-04-07T12:00:00

Science and Engineering Complex (SEC), LL2.224

workshop

Join SEAS BRIDGE Week for a practical overview of the grad school application process in the sciences with Robert W. Fernandez, PhD. Learn timeline, how to contact prospective advisors, and developing strong personal statements; lunch provided for RSVPs. Held at the Science and Engineering Complex, room 2.122, Boston.

Film Screening: Nothing to See Here — Watts Panel

2026-04-07T12:00:00

Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center, Glass Box Suite, 10th Floor

film

Attend a screening of the documentary Nothing to See Here: WATTS, followed by a panel discussion and lunch. The event features the film's documentarians and is moderated by Harvard Law School professor Andrew Manuel Crespo, exploring community resilience and conflict in Watts.

Cass R. Sunstein: Separation of Powers

2026-04-07T18:30:00

MIT Museum

lecture

Renowned legal scholar Cass R. Sunstein discusses how separation of powers can safeguard liberty in troubled times, in a Boston talk at the MIT Museum. The talk blends constitutional insight with contemporary governance, offering accessible analysis for a general audience.

Cognitive Governance in Practice

2026-04-07T13:00:00

Harvard Innovation Labs

lecture

Explore practical approaches to cognitive governance through real-world cases, patterns, and decision protocols. Hosted at Harvard Innovation Labs, the session investigates how organizations frame complex decisions under uncertainty, revealing actionable governance models, pitfalls, and best practices.

Programming Light and Quantum Electrodynamic Interactions in 2D Quantum Materials

2026-04-07T11:30:00

Room 130C

lecture

A joint COS/COE/QMSI colloquium by Prof. Michael N. Leuenberger on turning quantum materials into programmable quantum systems. The talk surveys many-body GW–Bethe–Salpeter and Kadanoff–Baym approaches for predicting interactions among electrons, excitons, spins, and photons in two-dimensional materials.

Debate, Debrief, and Dessert: Foreign Policy and America's Role

2026-04-07T18:00:00

Harvard Institute of Politics

lecture

A thoughtful panel discussion at the Harvard Institute of Politics on U.S. foreign policy and America's role in global affairs, featuring briefings and audience Q&A, followed by dessert. The event combines rigorous analysis with engaging dialogue in a renowned campus venue.

MIT Edgerton Center SHOWCASE 2026

2026-04-07T16:00:00

Building 13, Lobby 13

tech

Visit MIT Edgerton Center’s Showcase 2026 for a hands-on tour of student projects—from race cars and rockets to wind turbines and robots. Meet the teams, enjoy tech demos and light refreshments inside Building 13, and catch a pulse of campus engineering.

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Workshop

2026-04-07T12:30:00

Rosalie K. Stahl Center/73 Tremont Street, 9077

workshop

Join this Curricular Practical Training (CPT) workshop for international students on F-1 visas. Learn eligibility, required documentation, and how to pursue degree-related off-campus internships. Presented at the Rosalie K. Stahl Center in Boston, this session covers timelines, university policy, and practical steps to apply.

Career Exploration Bingo + Networking

2026-04-07T12:30:00

Building W97, 160

workshop

Turn career exploration into a fun bingo game with prompts about resources, coursework, work culture, and skills. This interactive workshop at Building 7, room 7-103 pairs reflection with networking, helping MIT undergraduates make fresh connections and gain practical career insights.

Gang-involved criminal cases: nuances

2026-04-07T12:15:00

East Wing, 120

conference

CLS hosts a panel of experts to unpack the nuances of prosecuting gang-related cases. Featuring a federal public defender, an assistant district attorney, a Boston police detective, and a police analyst, the discussion covers charging strategies, evidentiary issues, and courtroom challenges.

Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking

2026-04-07T12:00:00

Malkin Penthouse (Institute of Politics, Harvard Kennedy School)

workshop

Join a practical workshop at Harvard Kennedy School to conquer public-speaking fears, craft clear messages, and deliver with confidence. This session covers structure, poise, and engaging delivery in a professional setting.

Exploring the Thought of Jane Jacobs: Richard Keeley Book Celebration

2026-04-07T17:00:00

Burns Library

literature

Richard Keeley discusses his book Exploring the Thought of Jane Jacobs, connecting Jacobs’ investigations of cities to contemporary urban challenges. A moderated dialogue with David Manzo, plus a reception and viewing of Jacobs’ papers at Burns Library.

Harvard University Baseball vs Northeastern University - Semifinals

2026-04-07T15:00:00

Cambridge

sports

Watch Harvard take on Northeastern in a marquee college baseball semifinal at Harvard’s Cambridge campus. Live on ESPN+ with a tense, playoff-ready atmosphere, featuring rivalries, classic college ballpark vibes, and a chance for the winner to advance to the finals.

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