Associated University Initiatives

Mineralogical and Geological Museum

The Mineralogical & Geological Museum at Harvard University (MGMH) is committed to the development and preservation of world-class collections of minerals, rocks, ores, meteorites and gems for research, education, and public display. They strive to meet the needs of students and faculty at Harvard University as well the geological community and public at large by serving as a uniquely rich resource of materials and information.

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Microbial Sciences Initiative

The Microbial Sciences Initiative at Harvard is an interdisciplinary science program aimed at a comprehensive understanding of the richest biological reservoir of the planet, the microbial world.

Origins of Life Initiative

The Harvard Origins of Life Initiative seeks to discover how the initial conditions on planets, including Earth, determined their biochemistry and life forms.

The Future of Energy at Harvard

This initiative brings together faculty and students from around the University who are engaged in research on major energy-related problems.