Building Partnerships Across Disciplines
MISI and Boston University’s College of Arts and Sciences hosted “Community Voices: Building Stronger Partnerships Between Academia and Community” Last Friday, MISI and Boston University’s College of Arts and Sciences hosted “Community Voices: Building Stronger Partnerships Between Academia and Community” at the Howard Thurman Center. Chaplain Clementina Chéry, the founder, President, More
The Fellowship at MISI
The inaugural cohort proves that differences at the same table are a source of strength Each with their unique area of expertise, a strong dedication to climate justice, and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration, the first cohort of MISI fellows are proving to be powerful forces for change. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIPWhGSLJWo Half of the fellows are Boston University... More
Unsolved, But Not Forgotten: Telling the Stories of Loved Ones in the Wake of Gun Violence
Anna Baker-Butler shares her experience as a fellow at the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute The pursuit of justice involves listening and preserving stories that are often overlooked by the criminal justice system. Narratives can be used as a tool to honor loved ones, understand the cascading consequences of harm, and... More
A New Year Led with Determination and Decisiveness
Letter from the Director A new year is underway, and with it the spring semester at MISI. After a brief pause, our faculty, staff, and students are back to work with focus and urgency. The fall set the foundation: in September we welcomed our inaugural cohort of fellows, and in November... More
At the Intersection of Research and (Social) Responsibility
Students at Boston University's Spark! presented their work within MISI's research projects Last month, BU Spark! Demo Day transformed Boston University’s Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences building into a bustling hub of student innovation, with teams presenting projects in technology, health, education, and community impact. The expo event celebrated the months of collaborative work, More
Book Talk: Content Confusion
December 4, 2025 More
December 2025 Newsletter
Research projects, Winter Solstice, and a Postdoc opportunity As we head toward the end of the year, the Center for Media Innovation & Social Impact is closing out December with a series of exciting conversations, celebrations, and community collaborations. Here’s what’s been happening and what’s coming up next for MISI. Book Talk... More
MISI Summit 2025: Communicating Climate
November 7, 2025 More
The Launch of MISI
Letter from the Director We are official! On November 7th, we held our inaugural summit and launch event at BU–Communicating Climate. Over 275 people registered to attend, and we spent all day, from 9-6, in conversation about the role of communication in the climate crisis, and how we can effectively harness... More
Q&A: With Trust in Media Declining, These BU Scholars are Reimagining Community Storytelling
Inside the new Center for Media Innovation & Social Impact, which is exploring approaches for involving communities in storytelling. By Sofia Sanchez (SWIP Summer Writing Intern, summer 2025) Banner photo by Derek Palmer. Eric Gordon studies technology, democracy, and public engagement, with a specific focus on the role of narrative, data, and algorithms on institutional... More