Alumni | October 15, 2012

Class notes and obituaries November-December 2012

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Published in the November-December 2012 print issue under the headline “The Classes,” in the Alumni section.

Karl Deisseroth revolutionized neuroscience. Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has adjudicated cases in international courts concerning genocide.

A new book explores the Harvard-trained architect’s vision and impact, from Ground Zero to the Smithsonian.

David Battat promotes alumni engagement.

Rather than shutting down turbines, China can harness surplus wind energy to make “green” hydrogen fuel and industrial chemicals.

A survey reveals suprising links between social media use and depression in adults.

Psychologist Ellen Langer's unconventional research. Plus, read about applying mindfulness techniques to eating.

Harvard Art Museums restores a rare glimpse of an American master.

The 2026-2027 Ledecky and Summer Undergraduate Fellows

The Gretel and the Great War author on how the Lampoon derailed his science career—and set him on a literary path.