Science
Discover the scientific breakthroughs and engineering innovations being pioneered across Harvard’s labs and centers.
From Jellyfish to Digital Hearts
How Harvard researchers are helping to build a virtual model of the human heart
Harvard Medical School campaign, Steve Ballmer gift
Funding medical research and education, Steve Ballmer boosts computer-science expansion, and arts and teacher-training initiatives
Harvard's Chad Cowan uses stem cells to find drugs that make white fat brown
Using a stem-cell based screening method, Chad Cowan has found drugs that convert white fat cells to energy-consuming brown fat.
Harry R. Lewis appointed applied sciences interim dean at Harvard
Will lead Harvard's applied-sciences faculty during search
National Geographic TV show on sleep deprivation features Harvard researchers
A program on the National Geographic Channel about sleep deprivation will feature several Harvard researchers.
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer boosts Harvard computer science faculty
Former Microsoft CEO supports 50 percent increase in faculty ranks.
Center for Green Buildings and Cities hosts challenge conference at Harvard
Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities hosts inaugural challenge conference.
Harvard arts and sciences enrollment, faculty growth
Highlights from Dean Michael D. Smith’s annual report
Cherry Murray, dean of engineering and applied sciences school, to step down
Led school during period of rapid growth—and huge ambitions
Harvard faculty for divestment hold public forum, meet privately with Faust
In a private meeting with University leaders and a public forum, faculty group pushes for divestment.
Harvard School of Public Health $350-million endowment
A transformative endowment gift from Gerald L. Chan and family