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Legged robots take inspiration from animals with the goal of traversing the world in a way that wheeled robots can’t, seamlessly moving around homes, factories, and outdoor terrain while overcoming obstacles. While legs are more versatile than wheels, they also make for systems that are complex to control. MIT researcher Gabriel Margolis will join us to discuss the uses of walking robots and will explain how reinforcement learning is used to develop locomotion skills through trial and error. A...

From MITs leadership team to our students and alumnae who lead in their fields, women play a central role in the MIT Executive MBA community. Join us for a webinar that will provide an overview of the MIT EMBA with a focus on women in the program. Current female students and alumnae will discuss their experiences, share why they applied, and answer your questions about the program.

Introduction from Center for South Asia Teri Allendorf - Community conservation of biodiversity in South Asia Student presentation on Sri Lanka Study Abroad Virtual Program (UW Global Health Community Health & Asset-Based Community Development ) CALS Study Abroad Feature - UW Global Health, Community Health & Health Disparity Opportunities to get involved within the region We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for full...

Register now for our 30-minute lunchtime webinar in February to learn about: The four different types of blood alcohol testing services including PEth Benefits and limitations of each test Sample collection options and chain of custody Q&A session Please note this webinar is for Family Law Week subscribers only.

Get involved with current opportunities, collaborate on current research, and learn from past experiences with CALS in Latin America and the Caribbean. Featuring an introduction to the region from LACIS, Chris Hittinger (Faculty), Anika Rice (PhD Student), Dante Pizarro Paz (International Partner), CALS Study Abroad in Mexico (UW Linking Agriculture and Nutrition), and Opportunities within the region Global Conversations provides an opportunity to find collaborators, share your experience...

Real progress on climate change can only be made with equitable and just solutions. All people and communities have the right to equal environmental protection under the law, and to the right to live, work and play in communities that are safe and healthy. How can this work be done effectively? What are some examples of work in this area? Please join us and find out how you can lend your support to this movement and get the latest news about the critical work of the Ohio Climate Justice Fund.

The year 2021 ended on a positive note as textile and clothing trade bounced back handsomely over 2020, led by demand in the United States. Supply challenges related to the logistics industry remained the highlight of last year, while United Kingdom as well as the European economies were held back by the impact from Brexit. All this happened amidst renewed surges in COVID-19 infections and natural calamities in China which disturbed supply chains heavily. As a result, several key raw materials s...

Municipalities have the lions share when it comes to migrant and refugee reception. They are responsible for providing housing, integration into local labor markets and social services such as health care, childcare, and education. Yet, they are notoriously short on funding and continue to be precluded from most EU decisions on asylum and migration policy. Nevertheless, many municipalities across Europe have declared they are ready to welcome migrants and refugees. Starting from a recently publi...

Is Life After Incarceration, Just Another Prison? The United States imprisons more people than any country on Earth. What’s to become of them once they’re released? They often pay a second price: closed doors and limited opportunities to lead a full life.

Hedgeweek is publishing the first in a series of in-depth analysis reports entitled ‘Institutionalising Digital Assets: Powering the hedge fund crypto surge’ at the end of January. The exclusive and wide-ranging report will be followed by a webinar on Tuesday, February 15th, where the findings will be discussed by a selection of key figures from the market. Talking points include: - Why moves towards stronger regulatory oversight and safe custody of assets can help foster greater institutio...