Upcoming Events
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Workshop
Policy Analysis for Public Professionals
Join InnovateUS to explore how equity is assessed in public policy, understand challenges, engage communities, and utilize tools for equity measurement and analysis across federal…
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Oct.
08
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Workshop
Data Quality and Management in the Public Sector
Join us for a 90-minute virtual training with Rebecca Friedman, Tony Vachino, and Carolyn Carson of IBM. For the public sector to fully realize the…
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Oct.
17
2024 -
Hot Topics in the Public Health Seminar “What We’ve Become: Living and Dying in a Country of Arms”
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Cabral Center
40 Leon Street
Boston, MA 02115
https://northeastern.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpfuGoqzgrGdYE0hy7vL1wKm1NKD4inQxm#/registration
Oct.
25
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Leveraging AI to Promote Fair Elections with Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean and Kate Gage
Less than a week before the 2024 Presidential Election, Jeanine Abrams McLean, President at Fair Count, and Kate Gage, Executive Director of the Cooperative Impact…
5:00pm – 6:30pm
https://northeastern.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkd-mrqjIiHdarinz3HlYnjofw0rpjI-2Y#/registration
Oct.
30
2024 -
Workshop
AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference
Join us along with Arvind Narayanan to learn about the differences between predictive artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI, and other types of AI, and to…
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Nov.
06
2024 -
30th Anniversary Massachusetts Digital Government Summit
Burnes Center David Fields is participating in the Massachusetts Digital Government Summit, discussing InnovateMA.
8:00am – 4:30pm
Westin Boston Seaport District
425 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 532-4600Nov.
13
2024 -
Book Talk: OUR BIGGEST FIGHT: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age with Frank McCourt
Frank McCourt, Executive Chairman of McCourt Global and Founder of Project Liberty will discuss his book, OUR BIGGEST FIGHT: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in…
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Nov.
19
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AI for Public Impact: How Emerging Technologies Can Deepen Democracy and Improve Governance
Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck presents AI for Public Impact: How Emerging Technologies Can Deepen Democracy and Improve Governance. This event is designed for…
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Virtual
Nov.
19
2024 -
Smart City, Smarter Citizens with Mayor San-Cheng Chang
Taoyuan, one of Taiwan’s most populous cities with 2.2 million residents, consistently wins international awards for its innovative use of technology in city services. This…
6:00pm – 7:30pm
https://northeastern.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqf-yuqzktEtekYxY4NE-uWIIFF3BVxeNn#/registration
Dec.
05
2024 -
Workshop
Equity Analysis for Public Policy and Programs
Join InnovateUS to explore how policy analysis addresses societal challenges, learn the 10-step process based on the 4Es, and master communicating policy recommendations effectively.
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Dec.
10
2024 -
AI and the Future of Lawmaking: Innovation at the Library of Congress with Natalie Buda Smith
Natalie Buda Smith is the Director of Digital Strategy at the Library of Congress, where she leads the use of AI and other emerging technologies…
5:30pm – 6:30pm
https://northeastern.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsdO-tqDgoG9TcfMDARJmrUTpOoC8mabbx#/registration
Jan.
23
2025
Our Past Events
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Workshop
A State-Based Approach Generative Artificial Intelligence: Learning from New Jersey
Join InnovateUS’s Workshop led by Chris Rein to hear an overview of what the State of New Jersey is doing with respect to generative artificial…
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Oct.
01
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Seminar
The Outlook for Workforce and Education Policy
Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris is speaking on a panel to discuss the future of federal policy and what voters are saying are their…
3:30pm – 4:45pm
Virtual
Sep.
30
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Workshop
InnovateUS: Private Innovation in the Public Interest: Moving Beyond Corporate Engagement to Sustained Initiatives
In this 60-minute virtual workshop led by Anita McGahan, participants will learn how to overcome structural problems when organizations aren’t aligned, how to build relationships,…
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtual
Sep.
25
2024 -
Seminar
Journal of Management Studies: Climate Change Debate Webinar
Burnes Center Senior Fellow Anita McGahan will be speaking on Climate Change hosted by the Journal of Management Studies.
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Virtual
Sep.
23
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Private Innovation in the Public Interest: Turning Problems into Opportunities for Corporate Engagement
In this 60-minute virtual workshop led by Anita McGahan, participants will learn how to build alignment with the private sector, break down problems into actionable…
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtual
Sep.
18
2024 -
Editorial Checkup: Assessing the Media in an Unprecedented Year
Burnes Center Senior Fellow Jill Abramson will discuss the performance of the press in relation to our democracy during the 2024 presidential election.
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Online or in person at:
170 Central Park West
at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street)
New York, NY 10024Sep.
18
2024 -
Closing Keynote: Cyborgs for the 21st Century
Burnes Center Laura Forlano is speaking at the HCID 2024 Conference – Design for All
10:30am – 6:30pm
City, University of London
Northampton Square
London EC1V 0HB
United KingdomSep.
18
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: How to Bring Tech and AI Talent into Government
Join us for a 60-minute virtual workshop with Jennifer Anastasoff, where participants will receive specific advice for recruiting and hiring technical experts and will learn…
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtual
Sep.
17
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Developing an Ethics Ecosystem for AI and Big Data
Join us for this 60-minute virtual training where John Basl will discuss the challenges in developing ethical artificial intelligence (A.I.) based systems in the current…
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Sep.
12
2024 -
Rebooting Democracy in the Age of AI with David Lesher on Using AI to Foster Legislative Transparency
Calmatters Co-Founder David Lesher is a veteran California journalist and state policy expert. CalMatters is a nonpartisan and nonprofit news organization bringing Californians stories that…
5:00pm – 6:30pm
https://northeastern.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkcu2vrz0oGdVmv6qCriVRa8TmDWa34-SI#/registration
Sep.
12
2024 -
Lawrence Ingrassia in conversation with Jill Abramson
Burnes Center Senior Fellow Jill Abramson in discussion with Lawrence Ingrassia on his new book A Fatal Inheritance: How a Family Misfortune Revealed a Deadly…
7:00pm – 7:30pm
Harvard Book Store
1256 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02318Sep.
12
2024 -
Workshop
Private Innovation in the Public Interest: Triumphs and Disasters When Companies Engage with Public Agencies
In this 60-minute virtual workshop led by Anita McGahan, participants will learn why companies engage in pursuing public goals, illustrated by real-world case studies.
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtual
Sep.
11
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: How (and Why!) to Form New Collaborative Relationships to Tackle Civic ChallengesInnovateUS:
Join us for a 90-minute virtual workshop with Adam Seth Levine, Professor of Health Policy and Management in the Bloomberg School of Public Health at…
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Sep.
05
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Public Engagement and Institutional Listening Through Generative AI
Join us for a 90-minute workshop with Eric Gordon and Nigel Jacob where participants will learn about the importance of rethinking public engagement strategies in…
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Aug.
26
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Exploring the Potential of AI for Government Procurement Processes
Join us for this 90-minute workshop with Dan Chenok, Executive Director of the IBM Center for The Business of Government, where participants will learn how…
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Aug.
22
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Applying the Opportunity Solution Tree Framework in Government to Drive towards Better Outcomes
Join us for a 60-minute virtual workshop with Stephanie Cain, a Design, Research, and Product consultant who works with government organizations. This training will focus…
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtual
Aug.
08
2024 -
Workshop
AI for Impact Co-Op Solutions Incubation Workshop
Co-Ops from EAI and the Roux Institute will present their AI solutions for Health and Life Sciences
2:00pm – 5:00pm
EXP 204
Aug.
07
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Interactive Workshop: Producing Better AI Results through Prompt Engineering
Join Michael Baskin, Chief Innovation Officer for Montgomery County Maryland, in an hour-long workshop to learn how to get the most out of responses from…
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtual
Jul.
31
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Evaluating Effectiveness and Efficiency through Benefit-Cost, Cost-Effectiveness, and Risk Analyses
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Jun.
27
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Incorporating Design, Collective Imagination, and Future Speculation in Public Sector Work
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtual
Jun.
25
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Emerging Technologies and The Future of Work
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Jun.
20
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Exploring the Potential of AI for Government Procurement Processes
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Jun.
18
2024 -
Catalyzing Interdisciplinary Innovation in Public Health Technology
9:00am – 5:00pm
EXP Building
Northeastern University
815 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA 02120Jun.
18
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Applying Trauma-Informed Design to Improve Government Services
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtual
Jun.
13
2024 -
25th Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research, Internet of Beings: Transforming Public Governance
8:30am – 5:00pm
3F, Liang Kuo Shu International Conference Hall
College of Social Science, National Taiwan University in Taipei, TaiwanJun.
12
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Athens Democracy Forum
8:30am – 5:00pm
In person, Athens
Jun.
12
2024 -
Meet-up
Transforming Public Services: Intercontinental Perspectives on Addressing Sustainability
Assistant Professor Sofia Bosch Gomez will participate in the International Design in Government Conference in Helsinki in October 2024 as part of the panel “Transforming…
8:30am – 5:00pm
In person, Helsinki
Jun.
12
2024 -
Meet-up
ATHENS DEMOCRACY FORUM 2024: A MOMENT OF TRUTH
Burnes Center Senior Fellow Jill Abramson will discuss the state of democracy at the Democracy Forum in Athens.
8:30am – 5:00pm
In person, Athens, Greece
Jun.
12
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: The Art and Science of Civic Entrepreneurship
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Virtual
Jun.
11
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: How to Build and Operate a World–Class Government Innovation Lab
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtual
Jun.
06
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Using AI to Improve Government Services and Benefits Delivery
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtual
Jun.
04
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Building Successful Public-Private Partnerships
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtual
May.
30
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Questions and Answers: Using Research Knowledge to Support Policy and Practices
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Virtual
May.
28
2024 -
Workshop
Topic SDS Author Meets Author Event
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Virtual
May.
23
2024 -
Workshop
Mastering dX: De-risking Digital Transformation by Focusing on the “Right Problem”
Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck and Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris will explore how to best approach digital transformation in the nation’s workforce…
12:30pm – 1:15pm
Virtual
May.
21
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Artificial Intelligence in Local Government: Case Studies from Government Leaders and Innovators
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtual
May.
21
2024 -
AI and the Future of Workplace Democracy
Rebooting Democracy in the Age of AI Lecture Series presents “AI and the Future of Workplace Democracy” with guest lecturers Orly Lobel and Seth Harris.
5:00pm
May.
16
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Towards Deep Listening: Rethinking Public Engagement Through Generative AI
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtual
May.
14
2024 -
Ian P. Sharp Lecture featuring Beth Simone Noveck
Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck is the lecturer for the closing session of Absolutely Interdisciplinary 2024, the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society’s…
5:00pm – 8:30pm
U of T: Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus
108 College Street Toronto, ON M5G 1L6 CanadaMay.
08
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: All Your AI Questions Answered!
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtual
Apr.
25
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Government and Higher Education: Partnering for AI Success
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtual
Apr.
18
2024 -
AI for Participatory Planning
Rebooting Democracy in the Age of AI Lecture Series presents “AI for Participatory Planning” with guest lecturers Damiano Cerrone and Liza Gazeeva from UrbanistAI. Moderated…
5:00pm – 6:30pm
In person: Ryder Hall, 11 Leon St #102 Boston, MA 02115
Virtual: ZoomApr.
11
2024 -
TO BE RESCHEDULED: The Internet We Deserve with Shoshana Zuboff
On April 9 at 2 p.m., hear from Shoshana Zuboff, the author of three major books, each signaling a new epoch in technological society. Her…
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Northeastern’s Boston Campus, Exact Location TBD
ZoomApr.
09
2024 -
A Conversation with Audrey Tang, Digital Minister for Taiwan
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Apr.
05
2024 -
Workshop
Mastering dX: Upskilling Your Workforce for the Age of AI
Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck and Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris are joining Rick Maher to explore AI and its potential role in…
12:30pm – 1:15pm
Virtual
Mar.
28
2024 -
Author Q&A + Book Signing with Hamilton Nolan on “The Hammer”
The Power at Work Blog, run by Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris, is hosting a Q&A Book Signing with Hamilton Nolan, author of “The…
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
101 Belvidere Street Third Floor Boston, MA 02115
Mar.
27
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Industry Series: Using AI to Enhance Government Services and Operations
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Mar.
27
2024 -
The Internet We Deserve with Tom Wheeler
On Tuesday, March 26 at 2 p.m., hear from Tom Wheeler, former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) where he led the FCC’s efforts…
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Mar.
26
2024 -
AI and the Future of Lawmaking
Rebooting Democracy in the Age of AI Lecture Series presents “AI and the Future of Lawmaking” with guest lecturer Marci Harris.
5:00pm
Zoom
Mar.
21
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Knowledge Management Strategies: How to Learn from the Past and Invest in Your Future
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Mar.
20
2024 -
Cyborg Book Launch with Authors Laura Forlano and Danya Glabau
Join the Burnes Center for Social Change and the College of Arts, Media, and Design at Northeastern University for a book conversation with Senior Fellow…
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Northeastern Center for Design, Ryder Hall, 11 Leon St #102, Boston, MA 02115
Mar.
19
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Using Artificial Intelligence to De-Jargon Government Language
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtual
Mar.
07
2024 -
A Results Framework to Tackle Tough Problems in Education
Steve Kadish, Senior Fellow at the Burnes Center For Social Change, is speaking at SXSW Edu to public and nonprofit sector leaders about new tools…
10:00am – 11:30am
Hilton Austin Downtown
500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 7870
Mar.
07
2024 -
Innovating American Politics: Reimagining Democracy for the Digital Age
Beth Noveck, Professor of Experiential AI and Director of the Burnes Center for Social Change at Northeastern University, will join a panel discussion on reimagining…
7:00pm – 9:00pm
In person: Brooklyn Law School’s Feil Hall, Forchelli Conference Center
Virtually: Zoom
Mar.
04
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: How to Apply Human-Centered Design to Government AI Projects
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Feb.
29
2024 -
AI Cyber Lunch: “Beyond Deliberation: Deepening Participation with AI”
Beth Noveck, Professor of Experiential AI and Director of the Burnes Center for Social Change at Northeastern University, will discuss how AI could help us…
12:00pm – 1:00pm
In person: Rubenstein Building – David T. Ellwood Democracy Lab, Room 414AB
Virtual
Feb.
28
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: How to Use Generative AI in Government: Text Tools
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Virtual
Feb.
24
2024 -
Fostering Social Impact Through Civic Design and Community Engagement
Join the discussion to hear how the panelists are advancing the frontiers of civic design through the use of technology and human-centered community engagement processes.
12:30pm – 1:00pm
Virtual and in person (exact location TBD)
Feb.
23
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Industry Series: Using AI for Intelligent Document Processing
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtual
Feb.
21
2024 -
AI and Democracy’s First Principles with Professor Danielle Allen and A.C. Grayling
Rebooting Democracy in the Age of AI Lecture Series presents “AI and Democracy’s First Principles” with guest lecturer Sir Anthony Grayling.
12:00pm
Feb.
15
2024 -
Seminar
Hot Topics in Public Health Seminar: “What We’ve Become: Living and Dying in a Country of Arms”
Burnes Center Senior Fellow Dr. Jonathan Metzl is discussing his new book with Bouvé at Northeastern University.
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Northeastern’s Boston Campus
West Village G 108
ZoomFeb.
13
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Trends in AI and the Impact for the Public Sector
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Feb.
13
2024 -
“What We’ve Become: Living and Dying in a Country of Arms” with Jonathan M. Metzl
Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck moderates a discussion with Jonathan Metzl, Burnes Center Senior Fellow, on his new book, “What We’ve Become: Living and…
7:00pm
Harvard Book Store
1256 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138Feb.
12
2024 -
Democracy Reimagined: AI as a Catalyst for Participatory Governance
Burnes Center Director Both Simone Noveck is delving into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence for reshaping governance and strengthening democratic processes on Feb. 8…
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Virtual
Feb.
08
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Industry Series: Learn to use OpenAI’s GPT Tools in the Public Sector
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtual
Feb.
07
2024 -
The Internet We Deserve with Larry Lessig
On February 6, join Larry Lessig, Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School, founder of the Center for Internet and…
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Northeastern’s Boston Campus, Egan Research Center, Room 440
120 Forsyth St, Boston, MA 02115
ZoomFeb.
06
2024 -
Black Feminist Worldmaking: the 3rd annual bell hooks symposium
10:00am – 5:00pm
Northeastern University, EAST VILLAGE 17, 291 St. Botolph St., Boston, MA 02115
Feb.
02
2024 -
Seminar
Workers by the Numbers: Analyzing the January Jobs and Unemployment Report
The Burne’s Center Power at Work blog is hosting a live seminar analyzing the January jobs and unemployment report.
9:00am – 10:00am
Watch live at www.poweratwork.us
Feb.
02
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Make Bureaucracy Work for You
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Feb.
01
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Make Bureaucracy Work for You
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Feb.
01
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: How to Use Generative AI in Government: Image Tools
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Virtual
Jan.
31
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: How to Use Generative AI in Government: Image Tools
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Virtual
Jan.
31
2024 -
Rebooting Democracy in the Age of AI: “AI and the Media” with Jill Abramson and Ethan Zuckerman
Rebooting Democracy in the Age of AI Lecture Series presents “AI and the Media” with Jill Abramson and Ethan Zuckerman.
5:00pm
EXP 204
815 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA
ZoomJan.
25
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Empowering Data Quality: A Metrics-Based Approach for Agency Excellence
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtual
Jan.
25
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Empowering Data Quality: A Metrics-Based Approach for Agency Excellence
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtual
Jan.
25
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: How to Use Generative AI in Government: Text Tools
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Virtual
Jan.
24
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: What You Need to Know about Writing a Prompt for AI Tools
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Virtual
Jan.
23
2024 -
Power at Work Blog: How Many Union Members in America?
Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris moderates a conversation analyzing the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 Union Member Survey.
8:00pm
Virtual
Jan.
23
2024 -
How the History of the Internet Could Inform the Future of Democracy and AI
Rebooting Democracy in the Age of AI Lecture Series presents a conversation with Vint Cerf, co-creator of the Internet, about the impact of artificial intelligence…
5:00pm
Jan.
18
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Redesigning Organizations: Moving Towards Collaborative Decision-Making
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Jan.
18
2024 -
Power at Work Blog and Union Built PC: using Technology to Manage Union Grievances
Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris moderates a conversation exploring unions’ and union lawyers’ insights into the grievance process and consider how technology can enhance…
7:30pm
Virtual
Jan.
11
2024 -
Harnessing AI to Improve Government Service and Customer Experience
Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck testifies in front of United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs about ways to use AI…
10:00am
Senate Dirksen Building, SD-562
Jan.
10
2024 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: How to Be a Responsible AI Evangelist for Your State
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Dec.
20
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: How to Use Generative AI in Government: Image Tools
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Virtual
Dec.
14
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: How to Use Generative AI in Government: Image Tools
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Virtual
Dec.
14
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Human-Centered Design Series: Human-Centered Design in Government
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Dec.
13
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Human-Centered Design Series: Human-Centered Design in Government
2:00pm – 4:30pm
Virtual
Dec.
13
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: How to Use Generative AI in Government: Text Tools
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Virtual
Dec.
07
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: How to Use Generative AI in Government: Text Tools
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Virtual
Dec.
07
2023 -
Workshop
Humanics: Integration for Impact
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Virtual
Dec.
07
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Human-Centered Design Series: Putting the 5 Key Phases into Action
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Dec.
06
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Human-Centered Design Series: Putting the 5 Key Phases into Action
2:00pm – 4:30pm
Virtual
Dec.
06
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Planning Workshop with States on Responsible AI (invite only)
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Virtual
Dec.
04
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Bringing AI and Tech Talent into Government
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Nov.
30
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Bringing AI and Tech Talent into Government
2:00pm – 4:30pm
Virtual
Nov.
30
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Human-Centered Design Series: Introduction to Human-Centered Design for the Public Sector
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Nov.
29
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Human-Centered Design Series: Introduction to Human-Centered Design for the Public Sector
2:00pm – 4:30pm
Virtual
Nov.
29
2023 -
2023 Ideas We Should Steal Festival
The University of Toronto and Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society’s weekly SRI Seminar Series welcomes Beth Simone Noveck, a professor at Northeastern University,…
9:30am – 5:00pm
Ralph J Roberts Forum at Comcast Technology Center | 1800 Arch Street, Philadelphia
Nov.
17
2023 -
Combining Human and Machine Intelligence to Enhance Democracy
Rebooting Democracy in the Age of AI Lecture Series presents “AI and the Future of Organizations” with guest lecturer Sir Geoff Mulgan.
5:00pm
The Alumni Center at Northeastern University, 716 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02120
Nov.
16
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: What Works? Using Tools to Find Solutions to Public Policy Problems
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Virtual
Nov.
14
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: What Works? Using Tools to Find Solutions to Public Policy Problems
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Virtual
Nov.
14
2023 -
AI and the Future of Youth Democracy
Rebooting Democracy in the Age of AI Lecture Series presents “AI and the Future of Youth Democracy.”
5:00pm
Nov.
09
2023 -
SRI Seminar Series: Beth Simone Noveck, “Unlocking collective intelligence: AI’s role in enhancing democracy”
The University of Toronto and Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society’s weekly SRI Seminar Series welcomes Beth Simone Noveck, a professor at Northeastern University,…
12:30pm – 2:00pm
Nov.
01
2023 -
AI for Citizen Engagement
Rebooting Democracy in the Age of AI Lecture Series presents “Algorithms for Engagement” with guest lecturers Ariel Procaccia, Róbert Bjarnason, and Colin Megill.
4:00pm
Oct.
26
2023 -
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of the Hon. Nonnie S. Burnes ’77–’78
To honor the 45 years since Nonnie graduated from Northeastern Law, and the countless lives she’s changed since then, please join us to celebrate her…
5:30pm – 8:00pm
Northeastern’s Campus
Oct.
20
2023 -
What is Design Research? Interdisciplinary Perspectives
This is an opportunity to have an open conversation about different perspectives and approaches to design research, and a chance to learn more about the…
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Center for Design, Ryder Hall Suite 180, 11 Leon St, Boston, MA 02115
Sep.
29
2023 -
Workshop
To Post or Not to Post: The Highs and Lows of Government Social Media
Join Pearl Gabel, former Digital Director for the State of New Jersey, former Director of Video for the City of New York, and current Founder…
2:00pm
Virtual
Sep.
28
2023 -
To be rescheduled: Sarah Collins Rudolph: Surviving the Birmingham bombings
Sarah Collins Rudolph was 12 years old and standing close to her 14-year-old sister and three other Black girls when an explosion rocked Birmingham’s 16th…
5:00pm
The John D. O’Bryant African American Institute, Northeastern University, 40 Leon Street, West Village F
Sep.
26
2023 -
The Civic Bargain: How Democracy Survives
Rebooting Democracy in the Age of AI Lecture Series presents “The Civic Bargain: How Democracy Survives” with guest lecturers Brook Manville and Josiah Ober. Attendees…
5:00pm
Sep.
21
2023 -
Workshop
Modernizing Unemployment Benefits: A Hands-On Workshop for States
In this 90 minute virtual training with leaders from the New Jersey Office of Unemployment Modernization and the New Jersey Office of Innovation, participants learn…
2:00pm
Virtual
Sep.
20
2023 -
Open Classroom — Newsroom Confidential: Politics and Media 2023, NU Policy School
Sarah Collins Rudolph was 12 years old and standing close to her 14-year-old sister and three other Black girls when an explosion rocked Birmingham’s 16th…
6:00pm – 7:30am
West Village F | Room 020 or via Livestream
Sep.
20
2023 -
How to harness Smarter Crowdsourcing for stronger EU policies and democracy
A 1-day opportunity for EU policy-makers and civil society change-makers. Featuring Burnes Center Research Fellow Anirudh Dinesh
4:00am
Brussels – BIP Meeting Centre, Rue Royale 2-4
Sep.
19
2023 -
Newsroom Confidential: What Role Will the Media Play in the 2024 Election?
Burnes Center Senior Fellow Jill Abramson will moderate a conversation about the 2024 Election, hosted by the NU School of Journalism.
6:00pm – 7:30pm
West Village F (Northeastern Visitor Center),
Room 020
Northeastern University, 40A Leon Street, Boston, MA
Sep.
13
2023 -
Workshop
Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better
Join Jennifer Pahlka, former U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer under President Obama, for a 90-minute virtual workshop, where Pahlka will discuss how government is failing…
2:00pm
Virtual
Sep.
07
2023 -
Food Politics 2023: The Key Issues
Join guest lecturer Marion Nestle for a presentation on food politics in 2023.
10:00am – 11:00am
440 Egan
Sep.
06
2023 -
Workshop
The Future of Work: Challenges and Opportunities for the Public Sector
Join Chike Aguh, former Chief Innovation Officer at the US Department of Labor, for a 60-minute virtual workshop, where participants will learn about the problems…
2:00pm
Virtual
Aug.
24
2023 -
Workshop
Assessing the Impact: Evaluation of Public Programs
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Jun.
22
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: How to Write a Generative AI Policy for Your Jurisdiction
11:00am – 12:30pm
Virtual
Jun.
14
2023 -
The Second Annual State of Open Data Policy Summit
As part of the second annual State of Open Data Summit, Burnes Center Director Beth Noveck will will lead a conversation with leading open data…
9:00am – 12:00pm
Virtual
Jun.
12
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Persuasive Memo Writing
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Virtual
Jun.
08
2023 -
Workshop
Democracy Impact Studios: Countering Election Subversion
The Burnes Center will host the second of three discussions that will bring together diverse experts in a range of disciplines and fields to surface concrete…
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Virtual
Jun.
06
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: AI in Government: Bring Your Questions, We’ve Got Answers!
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Jun.
01
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: What the Heck is ChatGPT? How Generative AI will Impact Government
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
May.
25
2023 -
American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) National Capital Area Chapter Annual Meeting
Burnes Center Director Beth Noveck will deliver the keynote address at the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) National Capital Area Chapter Annual Meeting.
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Virtual
May.
18
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Expanding Partnerships: Designing Missions for Impact
Join Christian Bason, CEO of the Danish Design Center for a 90-minute virtual training to learn how to forge cross-sector partnerships and engage diverse stakeholders…
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
May.
09
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Making the Most of New Technologies While Avoiding the Risks and Pitfalls
Join Santiago Garces, Chief Innovation Officer for the City of Boston, for 90-minute virtual training about the uses and advantages of new technologies – including…
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Virtual
May.
02
2023 -
Generative AI & Northeastern University: From the Classroom to the Economy
Leading Northeastern University experts will discuss the fast-changing world of Generative AI and how it will change the nature of our work; the technology we teach;…
8:30am – 11:00am
Egan Research Center, Raytheon Amphitheater, 120 Forsyth Street, Boston, MA, 02115
Apr.
25
2023 -
Workshop
Democracy Impact Studios: Countering Election Subversion
The Burnes Center will host the first of three discussions that will bring together diverse experts in a range of disciplines and fields to surface concrete…
Apr.
19
2023 -
National Association of Attorney Generals (NAAG) 2023 Symposium
Burnes Center Director Beth Noveck will participate in “Regulating Algorithms: The How and Why” during the 2023 NAAG Symposium in Philadelphia, PA.
9:30am – 10:30am
Philadelphia, PA
Apr.
18
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Using Behavioral Insights for the Public Sector
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Apr.
13
2023 -
Workers by the Numbers: Analyzing the March Jobs and Unemployment Report
The Power at Work Blog will host a live analysis of the March Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs and unemployment report.
8:45am – 9:45am
https://poweratwork.us
Apr.
07
2023 -
Seminar
Cloud Platforms: How Digital Platforms are Overtaking the State and How We Can Regain Control
3:30pm – 5:00pm
West Village H, 366
440 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
Or join on Zoom: L.Khoury.to/colloq-ssMar.
31
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Using Rapid Evidence Review to Find Solutions in Government
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Mar.
30
2023 -
Seminar
Book talk: Solving Public Problems
12:00pm
Virtual
Mar.
30
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS Workshops for Public Servants
The Burnes Center’s InnovateUS program offers both an at-your-own pace curriculum focused on learning how to use data, technology and equitable engagement.
9:45am – 4:15pm
Mar.
22
2023 -
Meet-up
Meet up for faculty, students and staff working on technology and democracy.
The Burnes Center for Social Change, 271 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 0211
Mar.
20
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Conducting Effective and Equitable Community Engagement
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Mar.
16
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Thinking with Data: Leveraging Analytics to Better Define and Solve Problems
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Mar.
09
2023 -
Meet-up
Postponed: Movie Screening of ‘She Said’ and discussion with Jill Abramson, former executive editor of the New York Times
Dockser Hall (Law School), Room 220
Feb.
28
2023 -
Seminar
AI Procurement in Government
In collaboration with Google, the Burnes Center and the GovLab are running a series of workshops for people inside government who hope to use artificial…
9:45am – 4:15pm
Feb.
17
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Human-Centered Design for Public Servants
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Virtual
Feb.
16
2023 -
Meet-up
Second Burnes Center Meet-Up on Labor Issues
6:00pm
2nd Floor, 271 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
Feb.
06
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Defining Your Problem
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Virtual
Feb.
02
2023 -
Workshop
Masterclass Series – Solving Public Problems: Innovation for the Workforce Ecosystem
This Masterclass will be facilitated by Beth Noveck, PhD. Dr. Noveck is New Jersey’s first Chief Innovation Officer and professor at Northeastern University, where she…
Virtual
Feb.
01
2023 -
Workshop
Writing for Social Change
Northeastern University faculty are invited to learn more about “How to Turn Topic and Policy Papers into Engaging Narratives” in this two-hour workshop. Open to…
2:00pm – 4:00pm
The Burnes Center for Social Change, 271 Huntington Ave
Jan.
31
2023 -
Seminar
A Snapshot of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Procurement Challenges
11:00am – 12:30pm
Virtual
Jan.
25
2023 -
Workshop
Masterclass Series – Solving Public Problems: Innovation for the Workforce Ecosystem
This Masterclass will be facilitated by Beth Noveck, PhD. Dr. Noveck is New Jersey’s first Chief Innovation Officer and professor at Northeastern University, where she…
Virtual
Jan.
24
2023 -
Workshop
Masterclass Series – Solving Public Problems: Innovation for the Workforce Ecosystem
This Masterclass will be facilitated by Beth Noveck, PhD. Dr. Noveck is New Jersey’s first Chief Innovation Officer and professor at Northeastern University, where she…
Virtual
Jan.
19
2023 -
Workshop
InnovateUS: Results Framework: Getting Important Work Done
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Jan.
19
2023 -
Seminar
Chokepoint Capitalism Book Talk
Open to the public! The Burnes Center will cosponsor a talk by Cory Doctorow and Rebecca Giblin about their newest book, Chokepoint Capitalism: How Big…
Ryder Hall
Dec.
05
2022 -
Workshop
Social Media for Social Change with Cory Doctorow
On December 5th at 12 pm at 271 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, The Burnes Center for Social Changeand the Department of Journalism are hosting…
The Burnes Center for Social Change
Dec.
05
2022 -
Seminar
Solutions Journalism Convening
On November 17, 2022, Burnes Center is convening leading practitioners and teachers of solutions journalism to discuss how to advance and deepen the field of…
TBD
Nov.
17
2022 -
Workshop
Op-Ed Workshop with Bruce Schneier
In today’s age of constant media babble and a vast explosion of online and print publications have transformed the traditional pathways of publication, prestige, and…
The Burnes Center for Social Change, 271 Huntington Av
Nov.
14
2022 -
Workshop
Oakland City Challenge: Budgeting
In this session, we will focus both on developing a budget for your pilot and a budget for scaling your project. This will include an…
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Virtual
Nov.
02
2022 -
Workshop
Oakland City Challenge: Persuasive Pitches
To implement your projects, you will need to persuade people at every step of the process. Decks and pitches can help you gain support for…
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Virtual
Nov.
02
2022 -
Coaching Program
Solving Public Problems Accelerator: Diagnosing Your Data Needs
The goal of this session is to discuss your data needs and ways that data can be used to improve your understanding of your problem…
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Virtual
Oct.
25
2022 -
Workshop
Solving Public Problems Accelerator: Convening Global Social Innovators
A four-day convening at the Bellagio Center in Italy will bring together finalists in the Solving Public Problems Accelerator program.
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Bellagio Center, Italy
Oct.
25
2022 -
Workshop
Oakland City Challenge: Designing Your Pilot and Measuring Impact
This session will focus on articulating the pilot you want to launch in 2022 and addressing how your pilot will test your solution, what steps…
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Virtual
Oct.
24
2022 -
Workshop
InnovateUS Summer Series: Effective Measurement and Pilots
With the support of the Rockefeller Foundation, the Burnes Center is running a coaching program to support global social innovators working to improve education, learning,…
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Oct.
20
2022 -
Coaching Program
Oakland City Challenge: Fast Field Scanning and Powerful Partnerships
The goal of this session is to discuss your strategy for implementing your social innovation project. In particular, we will discuss: 1) fast field scanning,…
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Virtual
Oct.
17
2022 -
Workshop
Creating a Performance Context with Strategic Outcomes, Strategic Foresight, Strategic Planning, and Enterprise Risk Management
The Burnes Center’s InnovateUS program offers both an at-your-own pace curriculum focused on learning how to use data, technology and equitable engagement. The Center is…
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Oct.
13
2022 -
Seminar
Resolviendo Problemas Públicos con Inteligencia Colectiva
Beth Simone Noveck is joining this virtual discussion organized by Ideas Labs, where she will be presenting findings from The Burnes Center’s City Challenges program.…
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Virtual
Oct.
06
2022 -
Workshop
InnovateUS Summer Series: Persuasive Memo Writing
In this one-hour virtual training, we will cover strategies for persuasive memo writing in order to help you write the killer memo to advance your…
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Sep.
08
2022 -
Workshop
InnovateUS Summer Series: Powerful Partnerships
In this one-hour virtual workshop, we will discuss different examples of partnerships, the advantages of cross-sector partnerships, and how to manage implementation challenges and risks.
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Aug.
11
2022 -
Workshop
InnovateUS Summer Series: Behavioral Insights
In this virtual workshop, you will learn about behavioral science concepts and explore tools that can help you develop and test policies and services that…
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Jul.
28
2022 -
Workshop
InnovateUS Summer Series: Defining Problems with Data
In this one-hour virtual workshop, we will describe how data can be used to help define and solve problems. You will walk away with an…
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Jun.
30
2022 -
Workshop
InnovateUS Summer Series: Defining Problems with People (Human Centered Design) – Interviewing and Journey Mapping
Human-centered design puts the end user of a product or service at the center of the development process. People practicing human-centered design observe and interview…
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
Jun.
16
2022 -
Workshop
InnovateUS Summer Series: Innovation 101
In this 2-hour workshop, participants will develop their innovation literacy by exploring the concept of innovation, reflecting on their own examples and learning about how…
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Virtual
May.
19
2022 -
Coaching Program
Solving Public Problems Education Accelerator Coaching Program
With the support of the Rockefeller Foundation, the Burnes Center is running a coaching program to support global social innovators working to improve education, learning,…
11:00am – 5:00pm
Virtual
Apr.
01
2022 -
Workshop
Oakland City Challenge Design Workshops
In collaboration with the City of Oakland and the Oakland Fund for Public Innovation, the Burnes Center and Mills College at Oakland ran an open…
11:00am – 5:00pm
Virtual
Apr.
01
2022