The ‘diversity problem’ in science
Opportunities for women and people of color to pursue careers in science have improved in recent years, but still lag behind those of white men, Harvard College Dean Evelynn M. Hammonds told a crowd at...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Harvard President Drew Faust said Monday that maintaining a strong partnership between the federal government and higher education institutions is “vital to support the research that...
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The ‘diversity problem’ in science
Opportunities for women and people of color to pursue careers in science have improved in recent years, but still lag behind those of white men, Harvard College Dean Evelynn M. Hammonds told a crowd...
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Remember research, Faust urges
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Harvard President Drew Faust said Monday that maintaining a strong partnership between the federal government and higher education institutions is “vital to support the research...
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Code like a girl
The digital revolution has made fluency with numbers and science as essential in many fields as mastery of written and spoken language. Virtually every industry, from technology and health care to...
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Lessons learned in astronaut school
Before appearing onstage for the Askwith Forum at the Harvard Graduate School of Education on Feb. 17, Stephanie Wilson ’88, a NASA astronaut, spoke with the EdCast about the importance of education...
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It was California or bust
They straggled into the rainy Virginia campground on their bikes, wet and exhausted, then struggled to pitch their tents and figure out how to fire up the stove so they could eat. It was the first of...
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Professors recognized for exceptional teaching in science
Harvard’s Jene Golovchenko, Rumford Professor of Physics and Gordon McKay Professor of Applied Physics, and John Johnson, professor of astronomy, have been named the 2015 recipients of the Fannie Cox...
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A Harvard break for adventure
Wintersession, a College-led, 10-day initiative between the fall and spring terms, brings together students, faculty, and alumni to learn new skills and explore their passions inside and outside their...
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Humanities offer marketability in a competitive world
My mom frequently told me that my eyes were bigger than my stomach, as I ambitiously piled food high on my dinner plate — and was only able to finish half. Similarly, I arrived at Harvard with a...
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Planting the seeds of STEM
Eager students lean forward in their seats to watch an animated car drive across the screen at the front of the classroom. Hands shoot into the air as the classmates consider the instructor’s question...
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Planting the seeds of STEM
Eager students lean forward in their seats to watch an animated car drive across the screen at the front of the classroom. Hands shoot into the air as the classmates consider the instructor’s question...
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Harvard undergrad mentors inaugural Zambian robotics team
Sela Kasepa first heard about the Pan-African Robotics Challenge while channel surfing in her living room in Kitwe, Zambia. The program enthralled her. Kasepa thought a robotics competition could...
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Social skills increasingly valuable to employers, Harvard economist finds
Employers increasingly reward workers who have both social and technical skills, rather than technical skills alone, according to a new analysis by a Harvard education economist. Research by David...
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Conference encourages women of color to pursue doctorates in physics
If there’s one thing LaNell Williams wants women of color interested in studying physics at top institutions to know, it’s this: You can do this. Williams is a Ph.D. student in the Graduate School of...
View ArticleHarvard accepts 895 students under early action program
Harvard accepted 895 students to the Class of 2024 today from a pool of 6,424 who applied under the early action program, with additional candidates slated to be admitted in March as part of the...
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Mahlet Shiferaw stuck with STEM while helping others do the same
This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. Growing up, Mahlet Shiferaw developed a love for drawing and was a huge fan of science fiction and fantasy genres,...
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‘I Am A Scientist’ offers students STEM role models
The idea is simple: Students who see themselves in science are more likely to imagine themselves working in the field. To that end, a project called “I Am A Scientist” is giving middle and high school...
View ArticleStudents work to narrow the gap between scientists and society
Erratum: Angela DePace, associate professor of systems biology at Harvard Medical School and founder of the Scientific Citizenship Initiative, was incorrectly identified in the Sept. 16 Daily Gazette...
View ArticleLabXchange’s free platform built for STEM students, educators
The LabXchange opened to virtual fanfare when it launched this past January, but the excitement was brief. The introduction of the program, created to help STEM teachers bridge ethnic and gender gaps...
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