Faculty
Insights into groundbreaking faculty research, innovative projects, and academic thought leadership across Harvard’s schools and institutes.
How to Care for Patients in AI-Driven Medicine
Harvard’s Arthur Kleinman reflects on what’s lost when healthcare systems prioritize efficiency.
Peter Marsden named dean for social sciences
The sociologist oversees a large Arts and Sciences division.
The Radcliffe Institute’s “Why Books?” conference
The Radcliffe Institute’s “Why Books?” conference touches on a timely theme.
Warren Brown: Stars escaping the Milky Way help map matter in our galaxy
Stars escaping the Milky Way help Warren Brown and other astronomers map the distribution of matter in our galaxy.
Charts of economist Raj Chetty's findings about kindergarten teachers' influence
View charts of economist Raj Chetty's findings about kindergarten teachers' influence.
Profile of social psychologist Amy Cuddy of Harvard Business School
Amy Cuddy probes snap judgments, warm feelings, and how to become an “alpha dog.”
Our sense of touch influences our actions
Tactile sensations change perceptions, says psychologist Christopher Nocera.
Raj Chetty: Good kindergarten teachers boost pupils' lifetime earnings
An economist finds that good kindergarten teachers boost pupils' earnings later in life.
Exercise and caloric restriction counter aging in neural synapses
Caloric restriction and exercise boost mental acuity and motor ability by rejuvenating synapses.
Regenerative medicine paper retracted
An important paper in regenerative biology has been retracted after its senior author, associate professor of stem-cell and regenerative biology Amy Wagers, raised concerns.
Harvard economists discuss the financial crisis's aftermath and the road ahead
A panel of Harvard economists addresses the causes of the financial crisis, policy responses, and long-term effects on employment.