Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Magazine
Jonathan Shaw is Managing Editor.

Why systems biology?

Studies of the dynamic molecular interactions in metabolism point to a central role for mitochondria.

In extinctions, ecological impacts can exceed sheer numbers of species lost

New research on extinctions shows that their ecological impact can’t be measured in numbers of species lost.

Harvard President Lawrence Bacow Delivers First Address at Morning Prayers

On the first day of classes, President Larry Bacow reminds students of the importance of reflection and contemplation.

Harvard’s HouseZero, the building that thinks

The Center for Green Buildings and Cities aims to reduce energy used to heat and cool buildings to nearly zero.

A celebration of Matthew Meselson

A symposium honors a scientist who championed biological and chemical weapons control.

Harvard Graduate School of Education Convocation 2018

John Silvanus Wilson Jr.’s spirited message for the School of Education’s graduates—and for Harvard.

Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences honors its Centennial Medalists

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences honors four alumni whose contributions to society emerged from their study at Harvard.

Baccalaureate 2018

In her last Baccalaureate address, President Drew Faust speaks to the class of 2018 about transformation.

Bill Gates talks with students

The Microsoft co-founder talked about his life as a philanthropist—and answered myriad student questions.

The downside of costly drugs

Historian David Shumway Jones warns that the cost of precision medicine might lead to higher levels of inequality in healthcare.

Creating gold-standard electronic health records

Physicians bring data science to bear on patient health and wellness information.