September 1, 2004 Voting into Vapor From The September-October 2004 Issue Published in the September-October 2004 print issue in the Right Now section. Most popular Three Harvard Alumni and a Former Postdoc Named MacArthur Fellows A labor economist, an organic chemist, a physicist, and a memory researcher were honored with 2026 “genius” grants. Harvard Couple Aim to Cure Prion Diseases The stakes are high for this husband and wife: one of them will die if they don’t find a cure. As Federal Funding Slows, Harvard Invests $150 Million in Faculty Research A new University fund is intended to bolster basic research and attract more industry partnerships. Explore More From Current Issue Harvard History Derek Bok donated his car for a good cause. University News A roundup of University news from the summer of 2026 Editor’s Letter The president of Harvard Magazine’s Board of Directors will step down in September.
