International Education Week

Boston University’s Fifth Annual International Education Week (IEW) which will take place November 14-18, 2016, is just around the corner. All departments, cultural centers, student organizations, and groups are invited to take part. IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education and is celebrated in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Schedule: 

9:00 – 9:05 am: Welcome and Overview

Willis Wang, Global Programs
9:05 – 9:35 am: Opening Keynote

Panelists include:

Dr. Jonathan Woodson, Questrom, MED
9:35 – 10:40 am: Panel 1
Harnessing Technology for Healthcare Innovation

1. Kevin Outterson, J.D., LL.M., LAW
2. Dr. Patricia Hibberd, SPH
3. Dr. Chris Gill, SPH
4. Dr. Muhammad Zaman, ENG
10:40 – 10:50 am: Break

10:50 am – 12:00 pm: Panel 2
Healthcare Access

Panelists include:

1. Lawrence Were, SAR
2. Randall Ellis, CAS
3. Jeff Markuns, MD, MED
12:00 pm – 12:30: Lunch

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm: Closing Keynote

Dr. Karen Antman, MD, MED