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Thursday, June 29th

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Three BU Students Compete in Pageants This Weekend

Supporting STEM, anti-bullying platforms in national, regional contests

Snowpack acts as a blanket, protecting tree roots from frigid air. Warmer winters mean less snow, leading to damaged roots. Sugar maples are especially susceptible to freezing because their roots grow close to the soil’s surface.

Climate Change and an “Overlooked” Nutrient: Silica

BU scientists: consequences of warmer winters possible in temperate forests

Boston area beaches, Boston beaches accessible by T, Boston area beaches accessible by MBTA, Boston area beaches accessible by public transportation

To the Sea by the T

A guide to MBTA-accessible beaches
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Threads: Joshua Hinnant

This past year BU Today unveiled a new feature series, “Threads,” profiling students who have a keen eye for fashion and a distinct sense of style. In part two we hear from Joshua Hinnant (CAS’17). Describing his style as “free and unrestricted,” he says the world is inspiration for his fashion sense.

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Upcoming Events
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Boston Young Contemporaries

When:
June 29 at 12:00 pm
Where:
College of Fine Arts, Stone Gallery, 855 Commonwealth Ave.

Tech, Drugs, and Rock N' Roll

When:
July 11 at 4:00 pm
Where:
George Sherman Union, Metcalf Hall, 775 Commonwealth Ave.

22nd Annual Dickens Symposium: Interdisciplinary Dickens

When:
July 14 at 8:00 am
Where:
College of General Studies, 871 Commonwealth Ave.

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Grad Students to Groundbreakers

For more than 11 years, CAS and ENG prof Mark Grinstaff and the graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in his Grinstaff Group have been combining their expertise in chemistry, pharmacology, and biomedical and mechanical engineering to tackle complicated medical challenges.

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