BU Virtual Connects

Artificial intelligence is changing not only the technologies we use, but how work is organized, the skills professionals need, and how education must evolve to prepare learners for a rapidly changing world. Responding to these shifts requires more than technological innovation. It requires stronger connections among education, industry, government, and the broader workforce ecosystem. In this con...

AI is accelerating changes already underway in higher education—reshaping how students learn, how faculty teach and assess learning, and what it means to be prepared for a career that may span many jobs and continual reinvention. In this conversation, Gates Bryant, Senior Partner at Tyton Partners, discusses what these shifts mean for the future of higher education. Drawing on findings from Tyton...

AI is reshaping nearly every profession—but behind the tools and applications is a foundation that matters more than ever: data science. In this conversation, we explore Azer Bestavros’ view that “data science makes AI happen,” why computing and data science are becoming increasingly important across fields, and how universities can prepare professionals with the AI fluency and interdisciplinary p...

AI is changing how we work, build, and solve problems—but some of the most valuable skills remain surprisingly constant. In this conversation, we examine AI's impact on computer science and technical careers, the growing importance of collaboration and communication, and how professionals can continue learning and adapting in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. About our Guest John By...

Insightful conversation exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping organizations, leadership, and the workforce. In this episode, we speak with Chris Sedore, Chief Information Officer and Chief Transformation Officer at Boston University, about the organizational changes being impacted by AI, what it means for higher education and enterprise strategy, and how leaders can prepare for a rapi...

In this episode, Nelson Baker, Ph. D. and interim inaugural dean at the College of Lifetime Learning at Georgia Institute for Technology, talks about what it takes to think differently, innovate and adapt in a changing higher education landscape. By his own admission, he does a lot of listening across various constituent groups, and he likes to ask the “what if” questions.  Tune in to learn more a...

In this episode, Carissa Little, associate dean for global and online education at Stanford University, began her education journey as an undergraduate at Boston University, and now is a leading voice and collaborator in driving new models and innovative approaches in online education. She talks about what it takes to successfully stand up online units – from course development and marketing to te...

In this episode, Kamran Malik, a former partner at EY, and now a Senior Client Partner at Kornferry based in Dubai, as well as a Managing Partner at a social ventures firm, brings a really unique global and workforce perspective relative to deepening the value and partnership between academia and industry. He believes the conversations are shifting from – what skills do I need to how do I ensure a...

In this episode, Meredith Rosenberg, Co-Founder and Partner at NU Advisory Partners, spends a lot of time working with senior academic and industry leaders – whether that is relative to recruitment, strategic consultation and advisory services, or launching education technology startups. She has a really unique lens when it comes to empowering leaders and assessing talent, and helping organization...

In this episode, Karen Markel, a longtime educator and academic leader currently at the College of Business at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, is drawing upon her years of experience in higher education, business and human resources management to drive transformation and to create opportunities for dialogue and exchange across a community of educators.  P3 EDU, which she and her bu...