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K-12 teachers travel, learn through Egypt Forum program
Each April, eight to ten primary school teachers from around the U.S. travel to Egypt as part of the CMES Outreach Center’s Egypt Forum program. Currently in its fifth year,…
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HIV may increase risk of malaria infection in children
In sub-Saharan Africa, the burden of HIV/AIDS and malaria is disproportionately high and co-infection may be as high as 30 percent among HIV-positive populations in some African settings. Now, a…
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Hollywood and health: Harnessing the power of storytelling
Twelve years ago, in a survey of TV viewers who regularly watched the show ER, only 24% had ever heard of human papilloma virus. A week later, after an ER…
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Nieman Foundation announces its 75th class of Nieman Fellows
The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard has selected 24 journalists from the United States and abroad as members of the 75th class of Nieman Fellows. The group includes journalists…
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HSPH mourns Endang Sedyaningsih
Endang Sedyaningsih, M.P.H. ’92, S.D. ’97, received her master’s and doctoral degrees from the Department of Global Health and Population. In 2009, she was appointed minister of health in her…
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Long-term exposure to air pollution may increase risk of hospitalization
Older adults may be at increased risk of being hospitalized for lung and heart disease, stroke, and diabetes following long-term exposure to fine-particle air pollution, according to a new study…
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21st-century engineering exhibit offers a window on the world
Stop by Maxwell Dworkin to see our new exhibit on 21st-century engineering! It’s big. Engineers invent the future in fits and starts. They dream, tinker, design, build, test—and learn from…
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Study shows school-based tobacco control program can lower youth smoking rates
A new study provides the latest evidence that school-based tobacco control programs can have a positive effect in lowering tobacco use among youth. The study was an evaluation of Salaam…
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HSPH researchers assess effect on health of proposed fare hikes in Boston area
Fare increases and service cuts originally proposed by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to counter a projected $161 million deficit in 2012 would likely have costly consequences and threaten…
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YMCA of the USA/HSPH initiative increases physical activity levels in youth
A Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) youth fitness and nutrition initiative conducted with the YMCA of the USA was found to effectively boost physical activity levels and time spent…
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SEAS design fair on May 1
The Harvard community and members of the general public are invited to attend a design fair hosted by the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) on May 1,…
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Dudley House to host “Slow Dancing Café”
Starting Friday, April 20, Harvard University will host the Boston premiere of David Michalek’s magical video installation Slow Dancing, and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is partnering by…
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Zhiming Kuang approved for promotion to tenured full professor
Harvard President Drew Faust has approved Zhiming Kuang for promotion to the role of full professor with tenure. A climate scientist who specializes in modeling tropical convection systems, Kuang holds…
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Radhika Nagpal approved for promotion to tenured full professor
Harvard President Drew Faust has approved Radhika Nagpal for promotion to the role of full professor with tenure at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). Nagpal, the…
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46 Blackstone wins 2012 Innovation in Green Design Award
Harvard University’s 46 Blackstone Street building has won the prestigious 2012 Innovation in Green Design Award in the Green Building category given by the Massachusetts Chapter of the US Green…
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The American middle class — from breakdown to resurgence
In honor of the Harvard Institute of Learning in Retirement’s 35th anniversary, the institute is hosting a forum on the American middle class moderated by Paul Solman of PBS NewsHour…
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HKS students win public service innovation award
A team of Harvard Kennedy School students that founded an international social development organization has won the 2012 Accenture Public Service Innovation Award at the Harvard Innovation Challenge. The award is intended…
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HKS represented at Green Carpet Awards
Kermit the Frog has nothing on Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) when it comes to being green. Several members of the HKS community are being honored at this year’s Green Carpet Awards.…
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How Medicare and the ACA will play out in the 2012 elections
The future of Medicare plays big in the minds of American seniors, and is looming large as a campaign issue in the 2012 elections. That was the message delivered at…
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Lamont Open 24/7 for Reading Period and Exams
During reading period and final exams, Lamont Library will remain open 24/7 as part of a pilot to explore longer permanent hours for the library at this time each semester,…
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Dean Frenk, visiting fellow de Ferranti write New York Times op-ed on health reform
As the United States continues to grapple with deep divisions on universal health coverage—as evidenced byreactions to last week’s Supreme Court hearings on the subject—Americans may be able to learn…
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Harvard faculty to offer a multidisciplinary welcome at GSAS Alumni Day
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is inviting alumni from across its 57 disciplines to return to Cambridge for Alumni Day on April 14, 2012. The day will begin…
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GSAS invites alumni for a celebration of Harvard Chemistry and Chemical Biology
On Friday, April 13, graduate alumni from the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology will gather for stimulating day of conversation and disciplinary connection. The day will begin with the…
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New working paper examines global norms for electoral integrity
Claims of election fraud and irregularities — from ballot access and bribery to vote-rigging and electoral violence — have captured the headlines in many parts of the world — from…
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John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum’s new online library boasts cutting-edge format
The Institute of Politics (IOP) has launched a new John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum website featuring discussions and events from the JKF Jr. Forum – and all of it is searchable and…
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Field exercise inspires colorful window display in Harvard Square
“What inspires you?” It was that simple message hand-written on a yellow post-it note taped to the front door of a vacant shop in Harvard Square that has since prompted…
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James R. Rice wins Louis Néel Medal
The 2012 Louis Néel Medal has been awarded to James R. Rice for his seminal contributions to the fundamental understanding of strain localization, poromechanics, and friction. The award committee praised…
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Robotic design and production as easy as 1-2-3
An ambitious new project to reinvent how robots are designed and produced is being funded by a $10-million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). A team of researchers from…
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Abernathy, Gogan to receive special achievement awards at Green Carpet Awards
The Office for Sustainability is proud to announce the winners of the 2012 Spengler-Vautin Special Achievement Award to be presented at this year’s Green Carpet Awards on April 12 from…
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HSPH health policy experts weigh in on Supreme Court hearings on Affordable Care Act
As the Supreme Court hears challenges to the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) from March 26-28, 2012, Harvard School of Public Health professors have been widely quoted in…