What's New with HSMBB
September 30, 2009
Our thanks to Profs. Marc Hauser and Jerome Kagan for two great seminars to kick off the '09-'10 year!
September 9, 2009
Thanks to all those who came to our open house, and to Shawn Harriman and Professors Kelly, Wrangham, and Sanes for stopping
by to chat with us. We hope to see you next week, Wednesday Sept. 15 for our next tea!
June 28, 2009
Check back soon to find out what's in store for fall 2009!
September 3, 2008
After a bit of a dormant period (2.3 years isn't thaat long, right?), our website has finally received some attention! We're still working to update all the information/links and smooth out all the crinkles, so thanks for bearing with us while we get our site ready for the new academic year. Speaking of which, we're terribly excited about this one (Is Jim going to propose to Pam or what! Just kidding...). For those of you not yet subscribed to our email list , here's the message we sent out earlier today: ... more
May 8, 2006
Congratulations to the new HSMBB board! Also, the Harvard Brain is now available! All registered MBB students should have received a copy by University Mail. If you should have received a copy and didn't, or if you are not a registered MBB student but would like a copy, please email us.
April 24, 2006
HSMBB hosted a lunch discussion with Professor of Psychology Marc Hauser, who discussed his research on morality and language. Hauser offers the popular Core class, Science B-29: Evolution of Human Nature (affectionately known as "Sex") and also directs the Cognitive Evolution Laboratory. WJH 1305, 12-1pm.
March 16, 2006
HSMBB hosted a dinner lecture by Professor of Psychology Steven Pinker, who discussed language as a window into human nature, the subject of his upcoming book. Leverett JCR, 6-8pm.
February 14, 2006
HSMBB hosted a lunch discussion with Professor of Psychology Martha McClintock, who was the featured speaker for this year's MBB Distinguished Lecture Series. McClintock's research focuses on pheromones and hormones, and she is the author of a famous and controversial 1971 paper on human menstrual synchrony. MBB Conference Room, 12-1pm.
November 2, 2005
Science Behind the Movie Night! HSMBB watched the movie Awakenings with Professor of Neuroscience John Dowling. Based on a book by Oliver Sachs, the movie tells the story of a doctor's struggle to cure victims of encephalitis. Dowling taught the popular course BS80 until last year. Leverett G-Spot, 6-9pm.
September 30, 2005
Kickoff Event! HSMBB hosted an information session and dinner tailored toward freshmen. Ticknor Lounge, 6-7pm.