Science
Lab Rat of the Week: Vijay Jain '11
Vijay Jain ’11 has found a medium in which he can combine his two loves, chemistry and physics.
Accidental Discovery of Black Silicon Holds Practical Applications
A treatment accidentally discovered in the laboratory of physics professor Eric Mazur has the potential to vastly increase the effectiveness of silicon.
SEAS Profs Heat Up Science Courses
Several professors at Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have taken a novel approach to teaching physics—cooking in class.
Computer Science at Harvard Sees Large Gender Imbalance
When Jean Yang ’08 arrived at Harvard in the fall of 2004, she was in many ways a typical, undecided freshman, contemplating concentrations ranging from economics to biology.
Harvard Researchers Say Use of Electronic Medical Record Systems Has Little Impact
Electronic medical record systems alone may not be enough to improve the quality of care and drive down medical costs, Harvard researchers say.
EPA Grants Go to Harvard, MIT
Harvard and MIT researchers received $2.1 million in grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last Thursday to study the effects of climate change on public health and local ecosystems.
Science and Music
Physicist Lisa Randall and science journalist Marcia Bartusiak spoke at the First Parish Church about how creativity bridges the gap between scientific theories and artistic expressions.
Harvard Overseer Launches into Space
Stephanie D. Wilson ’88, a member of the Harvard Board of Overseers, launched into space for the third time yesterday ...
MIT Professor Honored As Scientist of the Year
MIT Professor Paula T. Hammond was honored as Scientist of the Year at the Harvard Foundation’s Albert Einstein Science Conference last Friday.
Harvard Designs Earthquake Portal
With up-to-date geographic data on Haiti after the devastating earthquake of January 12, 2010 scattered around different Web sites and agencies, relief workers in Haiti may find themselves with a headache when trying to find a central Web site containing comprehensive geographic information.
Early Weight Gain Tied to Obesity
Parents may need to monitor their newborn baby’s weight gain carefully, as part of an ongoing Harvard Medical School study found that significant weight gain during the first six months of life may put a child at risk for obesity by age three.
SEAS Attracts Undergraduates
Over the past few years, the number of undergraduates concentrators in engineering has seen a significant increase, largely due to the University’s concerted efforts to increase visibility and outreach for the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
