Jessica A. Barzilay
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Flashes of Crimson
The Harvard College Class of 2016’s first and second marshals, Reylon Yount and Jessica Barzilay, pen a letter to the graduating seniors.
Physics Professor Philip Kim Studies Technologies on an Atomic Scale
Kim, who joined the faculty this school year after 14 years of teaching and researching at Columbia University, studies physical phenomena in nanoscale materials.
‘Breakthough Prize’ Grants $3 Million to Univ. Researchers
The awards were given to 12 recipients in in the celebrity-studded “Breakthrough Prize Ceremony” on Nov. 9.
Physics Prof Wins 24-Hour Run, Funds for Special Olympics
For Physics professor, mother of three, and ultrarunner Jenny Hoffman ’99, “time is [her] most limited resource.”
Melton Lab Cells Could Help Cure Type 1 Diabetes
A team of Harvard researchers developed a scalable technique for creating human insulin-producing beta cells in vitro, a huge stride towards an effective treatment for type 1 diabetes.
Molecular and Cellular Bio Updates Receive Good Reviews
Administrators behind the revamping of Molecular and Cellular Biology did not have to wait long to gauge the popularity of their new programs, courses, and requirement changes, said Alexander F. Schier, department chair of MCB
Wyss Institute Robotic Suit Wins $2.9 Million Contract
The robotic suit is designed to help soldiers travel farther, conserve energy, and shoulder heavy loads with less strain.
Pershing Square Foundation Gives $17 Million To Fund Human Behavior Initiative
The gift will fund three new professorships and give grants to Harvard faculty and graduate students.
MCB To Revamp Requirements, Programming, and Concentration Name
The Molecular and Cellular Biology concentration will revamp its requirements and extracurricular programming to allow concentrators greater flexibility and incorporate recent “astonishing changes in biomedical research,” MCB head tutors Susan Mango and Rachelle Gaudet announced in an email to concentrators on Monday.
OEB Concentration Renamed Integrative Biology
The Organismic and Evolutionary Biology concentration will be renamed Integrative Biology, according to an email announcement sent to concentrators Thursday.
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Zebrafish Neurons
Clemens Riegler (front), project leader and post-doctoral supervisor, oversees Francis K. Masuda ‘15 (back) as he conducts statistical analysis on the activity of zebra-fish neurons in Life Sciences 100r.
Research Conversations
Professors and students gathered together to discuss research in the humanities, social sciences, hard sciences, and quantitative studies at the second annual National Collegiate Research Conference.
