Demoltion work on 60 Oxford Street | Photograph by Jim Harrison
Interior demolition work proceeded during the summer at 60 Oxford Street, formerly a Harvard computer facility, as it is completely renovated into the new home for the quantum science and engineering doctoral program, approved in 2021 (see harvard.mag.com/quantum/phd-21). The interdisciplinary effort involves research and teaching (graduate and undergraduate) in quantum physics, materials science, photonics, computer science, chemistry, and related fields.
Leaders say the cost of consultants and severance will be recouped within 18 months.
The government failed to meet procedural requirements before suing the University.
In the second walkout in six months, union leaders call for better pay and benefits and a stronger grievance process.
The professor and former Harvard College dean is the next president of Harvard Magazine’s Board of Directors
Establishing legal responsibility for autonomous agents
The University is expanding industry ties and investing its own funds to support research, but neither will replace lost federal dollars.
