Faculty & Research


Research on Hold

Funding freeze halts Harvard projects overnight.

by Nina Pasquini

The Traumatized Brain

From causes to clinical applications and treatment, Harvard researchers investigate traumatic brain injury.

by Courtney Humphries

The Art of the Dodge

How people successfully dodge questions and how to prevent them from getting away with it.

by Peter Saalfield

The Rise of the Wind Industry

Geoffrey Jones studies America's forgotten green entrepreneurs.

by Alexander Bloom

Harvard’s Graduate School Dean Steps Down

Allan Brandt faces health issue; Richard Tarrant is interim dean.

Harvard Library Reorganization: President, Provost, Protests

The administration says reorganizations, and staff reductions, will support better user experiences and a stronger system.

Two Faculty Members Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Harvard's George Church, genomics pioneer, and William George, healthcare and management leader, are recognized.

Islamophobia, Anti-Americanism, Arab Spring

A panel addresses cultural misunderstandings and Arab "emancipation."

Learning to the HILT

Harvard's initiative to enhance learning and teaching begins.

Twilight of the Lecture

"Active learning" may overthrow the style of teaching that has ruled universities for 600 years.

by Craig Lambert

The Brain’s Light Show

Videos show neurons lighting up as they fire.