Faculty & Research


Plans for a Faculty Senate Move Forward

And annual awards for excellence in teaching, advising, mentoring, and scholarship

by Jonathan Shaw

New Nobel Laureate Discusses His Life and Work

Harvard chemist Martin Karplus speaks to the press.

Redesign for Cabot Science Library

The science center space will be reimagined for 21st century knowledge production and exchange.

Martin Karplus ’51 Shares Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Richards professor of chemistry emeritus, two others recognized for modeling complex chemical systems

James E. Rothman, Ph.D. ’76, Shares Nobel Prize for Medicine

Yale cell biologist, two others, are recognized for work on vesicles and cellular transport.

“The Story of the Human Body”

The evolutionary biologist's new book addresses health and human evolution.

“The Future of Knowledge”

The faculty panelists at The Harvard Campaign launch event

“Reverse-Engineering Chinese Censorship”

Two studies argue that collective action, not criticism, is what the Chinese government fears.

The Fogg Pulls Back the Curtain

A central courtyard and a glass roof transmit natural light to the heart of the museum.

New Study Predicts Wildfires Will Worsen with Climate Change

By 2050 wildfires will last longer, generate more smoke, and burn a wider area in the western states.

Giant Magellan Milestone

Harvard's partners cast third mirror for world's largest telescope