Veritalk logo over an image of a hand reaching for food on a wooden table - including bread, fries, dips, and a drink
May 2, 2019
Science
Go with Your Gut
Before you pick up that $30 bottle of probiotics, listen to PhD candidates Cary Allen-Blevins and Vayu Maini Rekdal. It’s true that healthy bacteria make for a healthy gut – but scientists are still learning about how microbes help us break down our food – from our “first food” (breast milk) to meat and veggies.Read More
Yasmine Ndassa and Pranav Misra biophysics reunion
May 1, 2019
Alumni, Science
GSAS Reunion Celebrates 60 Years of Biophysics at Harvard
On April 12, current students and alumni came together to celebrate biophysics.Read More
Scott Richardson
April 29, 2019
Profile, Research, Social Sciences
Better Food for Thought
PhD candidate Scott Richardson wants to use food literacy to create a healthier, more equal world.Read More
April 29, 2019
Financial Aid Announcements for May 2019
Financial Aid Awards for 2019-2020 If you received a multi-year financial aid award package that includes funding for the 2019–2020 academic year, the Office of Financial Aid will send you an email in late May with instructions for reviewing... Read More
April 26, 2019
Dean's Messages
Reminder to Complete the Harvard Student Survey
The message below was sent to all students on April 26, 2019 Dear Students, Several weeks ago, I wrote to encourage you to participate in the Harvard Student Survey on Sexual Assault and Misconduct , which is being administered by Westat, a social... Read More
Architectural detail outside Conant Hall
April 25, 2019
Student Life
GSAS Student Center Fellows and Resident Advisors Announced
GSAS welcomes new and returning graduate student leaders for the 2019-2020 academic year.Read More
Veritalk logo over an image of a hand reaching for food on a wooden table - including bread, fries, dips, and a drink
April 25, 2019
Research, Social Sciences
Veritalk Goes Vegan
When you think “vegan” you probably think of activists railing against wearing leather and chowing down on raw tofu — not entrepreneurs offering up the latest foodie trends. Nina Gheihman, a PhD... Read More
Sebastian Engels profile
April 23, 2019
Humanities, Profile
Addressing a Gap
Pursuing a master’s degree in regional studies–Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia helped Sebastian Engels prepare for a career as a foreign area officer.Read More
Students mingling at the Bok Spring Showcase
April 23, 2019
Student Life
Resource Spotlight: The Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning
Here are a few ways for you to take advantage of the excellent programs the Bok Center offers to improve your teaching and communication skills!Read More
Veritalk logo over an image of a hand reaching for food on a wooden table - including bread, fries, dips, and a drink
April 18, 2019
Humanities
Turmeric Lattes and Chicken Tikka Masala
A simple bowl of lentils inspires a PhD student to ask questions about food, diaspora, cultural appreciation, and cultural appropriation.Read More

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