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.
The University will compensate families of those whose remains were sold and establish a scholarship to honor anatomical donors.
After a final round of layoffs, University leaders say 165 staff jobs were eliminated across the division.
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