Department of Political Science, Boston University
Archived Programs
Dying to Forget: The Foundation of US Policy in the Middle East
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - 4:30pm
Speakers
The Emile Bustani Middle East Seminar is organized under the auspices of the MIT Center for International Studies, which conducts research on contemporary international issues and provides an opportunity for faculty and students to share perspectives and exchange views. Each year the Bustani... Read more
Nothing to Hide? Illusions of Privacy and Security
Friday, June 13, 2014 - 5:00pm
Speakers
Caroline D'Ignazio
The Media Lab, Center for Civic Media, MIT
John Durant
Director, MIT Museum
MIT's Program in Science, Technology and Society
Sara M. Watson
Berkman Center for Internet and Society, Harvard University
When was the last time you emptied your pockets and stepped through a security scanner? What were the last words you entered into an internet search engine? Data mining programs collect more and more information about our activities and our preferences. How much of ourselves are we sharing with... Read more
8th Annual Youth Summit on Global Climate Change
Saturday, May 10, 2014 - 9:00am
The day will be filled with informative and fun workshops, free food and prizes. Last year's summit was a big success and this year's promises to be even better!
Hosted by The Technology and Culture Forum and organized by the... Read more
The Nuclear Agreement with Iran and Its Ramifications for the Regional Politics of the Middle East
Tuesday, April 15, 2014 - 4:30pm
Speakers
Ali Banuazizi
Moderator
Professor of Political Science and Director, Program of Islamic Civilization and Societies, Boston College
After receiving his Ph. D. from Yale University in 1968, Ali Banuazizi taught at Yale and the University of Southern California before joining the Boston College Faculty in 1971. Since then, he has held visiting appointments and fellowships at the University of Tehran, Princeton, Harvard, and... Read more
Persia: The Pertinent History of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 - 12:30pm
Speakers
John Tirman
Executive Director; MIT Center for International Studies
Read a recent interview with Professor Tirman about US-Iran misperceptions.
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