Educational Events in Boston

Dana C. Chandler Jr. and AAMARP Day

2026-04-07T10:00:00

Institute of Contemporary Art Boston

art

Join Dana C. Chandler Jr. for AAMARP Day at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. This day-long program investigates contemporary art through discussions and presentations, spotlighting Chandler and AAMARP partners.

Last Day to Withdraw from Spring 2026 Classes

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt)

conference

MassArt reminds students that today is the final deadline to withdraw from Spring 2026 classes. Check the academic calendar and the registration portal for implications on tuition, add/drop, and enrollment status.

Jessica Brilliant Keener & Virginia Pye: New Novels

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Newtonville Books

literature

Join Jessica Brilliant Keener and Virginia Pye as they present their latest novels at Newtonville Books. An intimate literary evening with readings, author insights, and a Q&A session in a cozy bookstore setting.

Beyond the Cradle: Envisioning a New Space Age 2026

2026-04-08T08:00:00

Building E14: Media Lab, 6th floor

conference

MIT's flagship Beyond the Cradle returns for its 10th anniversary, gathering space industry leaders, researchers, and visionaries to explore humanity's future beyond Earth. The event spotlights new projects, spin-offs, partnerships, and bold ideas, reflecting on centuries of exploration and technology, at MIT Media Lab in Boston.

Tufts in Translation: Li Zeng on Osteoarthritis Treatment

2026-04-08T09:00:00

lecture

Tufts in Translation at LabCentral features Li Zeng, PhD, presenting A Smart Way to Treat Osteoarthritis. This translational biomedical talk showcases university–industry collaboration and advances in osteoarthritis therapy in a professional lab setting.

SecureWorld Boston 2026

2026-04-08T09:00:00

Hynes Convention Center

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SecureWorld Boston 2026 gathers cybersecurity professionals at the Hynes Convention Center for a full day of industry-focused talks, hands-on workshops, and networking. Expect sessions on threat intelligence, incident response, and secure-by-design practices led by security professionals and vendors.

Analog Devices 2026

2026-04-08T09:00:00

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC)

tech

Industry professionals gather at Boston's BCEC for Analog Devices 2026, a technology conference showcasing semiconductor innovations, sensors, and embedded solutions. The event features keynotes, breakout sessions, and product showcases at a premier tech venue in a dynamic business hub.

MIT OCW 25th Anniversary Symposium

2026-04-08T09:15:00

Building E38 (MIT Welcome Center)

conference

Join a half-day symposium at the MIT Welcome Center celebrating 25 years of MIT OpenCourseWare. Educators, learners, and open-knowledge leaders gather to honor OCW's global impact and chart the future of open education.

Business Certification Office Hours

2026-04-08T10:00:00

Somerville

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Virtual Office Hours session hosted by Boston city officials to assist small businesses with certification. Learn eligibility, documentation, and next steps; get answers from certification staff and access city resources.

MSE PhD Final Defense: Jairaj Narendran

2026-04-08T10:00:00

ENG 245

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Jairaj Narendran defends his PhD on Functional Nonlinearities Enabling Compliance-Switching in Elastogranular Structures, exploring programmable stiffness in mechanical metamaterials. The talk, in ENG 245 at Boston University, is chaired by Joerg Werner with advisor Douglas Holmes, highlighting new nonlinear design concepts for elastogranular systems.

Office Hours with IOP Visiting Fellow, Kevin McCarthy

2026-04-08T10:30:00

Harvard Institute of Politics

lecture

Join Kevin McCarthy, visiting fellow at Harvard's Institute of Politics, for an informal office-hours session. He'll discuss current events, policy priorities, and leadership in American politics, followed by an audience Q&A in the IOP.

IAJS Seminar: Ignatius Rearranged

2026-04-08T11:00:00

Simboli Hall, Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies Library

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An in-person IAJS seminar at Simboli Hall (Boston College) exploring Ignatian mysticism and the modern construction of Ignatian spirituality. Fr. Tim O'Brien will present his Religions Journal article, framing how Jesuit spirituality informs contemporary religious life.

Deconstruct and Reprogram RNA Life Cycle in Health and Disease

2026-04-08T11:00:00

Science and Engineering Complex (SEC), LL2.224

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Xiao Wang of the Broad Institute gives a compelling overview of how the RNA life cycle governs gene expression in health and disease, linking mRNA processing, localization, and translation to cellular function. Held in Harvard's Science and Engineering Complex, this talk offers fresh molecular insights and a panoramic view of RNA regulation in intact cells and tissues.

MIT Libraries Letter Writing Event 2026

2026-04-08T11:00:00

Building 13, Lobby 13

literature

Visit MIT Building 10 Lobby 10 to write a handwritten note at the MIT Libraries Letter Writing Event. Drop-in for a stationery-filled moment—the library will mail your letter anywhere in the world and cover the postage. A relaxed, feel-good way to connect with someone you care about.

MIT NEI Student Job Opportunities Info Session

2026-04-08T12:00:00

Building 68, 181

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Info session hosted by MIT's New Education Initiative exploring student job opportunities in curriculum design and instructional labs. Learn how you can help craft the courses of the future across Engineering, EECS, Math, Physics, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Business Admin + AI with MIT faculty.

Sociology Seminar Series: Joss Greene

2026-04-08T12:00:00

SOC 241, 96 Cummington Mall

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BU Sociology Seminar Series presents Joss Greene in Gender Bound: Prisons, Trans Lives, and the Abolitionist Horizon. The talk traces gender-nonconforming housing policies since 1941, drawing on archival research and ethnography to expose how prisons have managed gender and how incarcerated people resist, framing an evolving abolitionist horizon.

Inside the Newsroom: Covering Campaigns and Power in America ft. Alex Burns, POLITICO

2026-04-08T12:00:00

Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, Land Hall

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Join the Institute of Politics for a lunchtime conversation with Alexander Burns, Politico’s Senior Executive Editor, North America. He discusses covering campaigns and power in American politics, drawing on his reporting on the Trump and Biden eras and insights from This Will Not Pass.

Scott Kerman

2026-04-08T12:00:00

State Library of Massachusetts

literature

Scott Kerman discusses 'The Duke: Weekly Conversations with The Last Honest Politician' in a midday talk at the State Library of Massachusetts in Boston. A thoughtful literary discussion weaving politics and narrative in a historic library setting.

Politics and Business Power in Emerging Markets

2026-04-08T12:00:00

130 Dodge Hall

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A research lecture at Northeastern University's Center for Emerging Markets, exploring why powerful business leaders in emerging economies engage in political activity—from funding parties to running for office—using a Ukrainian tycoon dataset. Professor João Albino-Pimentel discusses how institutions, political vulnerability, and media ownership shape this activity.

Open House: Climate Change: Science, Solutions, and Sustainability

2026-04-08T12:00:00

MIT Professional Education

lecture

Join MIT Professional Education for a virtual open house on Climate Change: Science, Solutions, and Sustainability. Discover how the course covers the forces shaping climate change, evaluates solutions across sectors, and applies insights to your professional context. Bring your questions and explore what the program offers before it begins.

Environmental Law Society General Body Meeting

2026-04-08T12:00:00

East Wing, East Wing 120

conference

Join the Environmental Law Society for its General Body Meeting in East Wing 120, Boston. Hear updates on class registration, the Environmental Law Teaching Program, and upcoming e-board elections, with lunch provided.

Walk + Talk with the Co-Curator of "Collaborating in Conflict" Marjorie Howes

2026-04-08T12:00:00

McMullen Museum of Art

art

Join Marjorie Howes, co-curator of Collaborating in Conflict: The Yeats Family and the Public Arts, for an in-person tour at the McMullen Museum. Howes will discuss the Yeats family biography, the range of artistic talents, and the historical context for the objects on display, with audience questions encouraged.

[ISSO] Academic Training- Employment Authorization for J-1 Students

2026-04-08T12:00:00

Zoom (online)

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An online ISSO session for J-1 students on Academic Training. Learn eligibility for internships and post-graduation employment, how the J-1 employment authorization works, and practical steps and timelines to apply.

Macroeconomics Lunch: Jaeyeong Kim, Boston College

2026-04-08T12:00:00

Maloney Hall, 313

lecture

A midday lecture at Maloney Hall featuring Jaeyeong Kim (Boston College) on the Fed's state-dependent signaling and implications for optimal monetary policy.

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