Science and Art Mix in Trento, Italy

Optical illusions in theatres, old Roman streets, and even the Vatican were just one way that Harvard students engaged with life in Italy.

In Shanghai, Life Sciences Students Find Core Similarities and Broader Goals

Harvard students working in Shanghai learn and research alongside Chinese undergraduates.

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Lea Hachigian ’12, Andrew Iannone ’12, Joanna Li’ 12, Jack Turban ’11, Jennifer Ding ’13, Jennifer Batel ’12, and Janelle Lambert ’12 studied art and science in Italy this summer.

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Students and faculty in the Harvard Summer School Program in Shanghai attend a biotechnology conference sponsored by Novartis this part summer. .

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Anita J. Joseph ’12, Rachel B. Bervell ’13, Peggy Su ’13, and Byran Dai ’11 (left to right) spent eight weeks in Tanzania this summer working to improve the quality of patient care.

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Hemali A. Thakkar ’11 spent the summer in Liberia, where she helped chronicle the experience of patients suffering from depression and worked to create the Liberia Social and Economic Empowerment Center.

Low-carb Diets May Negatively Affect Health

A low-carbohydrate diet with protein and fats primarily from meats may increase susceptibility to heart disease or cancer more so than a high-carbohydrate diet, according to a study published last week by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health.

Hauser Losing Tenure Not Likely, Harvard’s History Shows

Some in the scientific community question whether psychology professor Marc D. Hauser, who faces allegations of research misconduct, should keep his teaching position at Harvard.

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Several freshmen stargaze by the telescopes on the roof of the Science Center yesterday evening as Allyson Bieryla, Astronomy Lab and Telescope Manager, points out salient celestial objects. The telescopes and roof were opened to promote the General Education course SPU21: Stellar Measures of the Universe.

Today in Photos (09/08/10)

Cambrian Explosion

The Harvard College Undergraduate Research Association hosts an introductory event for freshmen at the Queens Head Pub on Saturday night, providing information about the organization as well as live entertainment, trivia, and snacks.

Hauser Will Not Be Advising Harvard Students This Year

Harvard Psychology Professor Marc D. Hauser will not be advising any undergraduate theses or be the primary adviser for any graduate student while on leave.

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The furor over Hauser’s scientific misconduct stems from work in his laboratory in William James Hall, pictured above.

More Evidence for Hauser's Scientific Misconduct

Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean Michael D. Smith has publicly confirmed that psychology professor Marc D. Hauser is responsible for eight instances of scientific misconduct in his laboratory. Although the dean did not specify what exactly Hauser’s fate will be now, Smith did say that the University will definitely be imposing sanctions on Hauser, who is now on a year-long leave of absence.

National Academy of Sciences Elects Nine Harvard Faculty Members

Last week, eight Harvard professors and one senior lecturer were elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of their original research.