Faculty & Research

Insights into groundbreaking faculty research, innovative projects, and academic thought leadership across Harvard’s schools and institutes.

Isaac Kohlberg to Step Down as Head of Harvard Technology Development

Partnerships and licensing office could become more critical as funding cuts loom

by Jonathan Shaw

Trimming Truancy

Interventions that mobilize family support networks have powerful effects.

by Jonathan Shaw

The Disinformation Dilemma

The digital tools advertisers rely on can be easily manipulated to influence public opinion on politics.

by Oset Babür

Slavery’s Southern Legacy

A new book traces today’s politics back to chattel slavery.

by Sophia Nguyen

Educational Improv

A theatre troupe aims for higher ed.

by Sophia Nguyen

Targeting Cancer

Using precision medicine, Harvard researchers target cancer.

by Jonathan Shaw

Money Can’t Buy Love, But Here’s What Can

New research proves that couples should spend money to increase quality time spent together.

by Oset Babür

The Newsmakers

Observations from Twitter prove that even the smallest news outlets can shape public opinion.

by Oset Babür

The Emergent Mind

Research with infants suggests the ability to understand abstract relationships.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Of Mice and Mating

Mate choice is often controlled by genetics, but sometimes culture plays a role.

by Sophia Nguyen

The Mirage of Knowledge

Tom Nichols dissects the dangerous antipathy to expertise.

by Lydialyle Gibson