Heating People, Not Spaces: Spotlight on Focal
Keeping up with Climate Tech vol. 7By Eshaan Mani On sidewalks, patios, and rooftops, outdoor heaters have become a fixture of modern city life—especially in the post-COVID era. But behind the warm glow of propane flames lies a sobering truth: these
Romeo Dean: Top Ten Seniors in Innovation
Romeo Dean is a senior studying a concurrent bachelor’s and master’s degree in Computer Science. He is a part of Harvard’s AI Safety Student Team (AISST). This interview was conducted during the Fall 2024 semester. HTR: What does being an innovator
The Retrofit EV Revolution: Spotlight on Voltpost
Keeping up with Climate Tech vol. 6 In a world racing to electrify transportation, one startup is taking a refreshingly grounded approach…by looking up. Specifically, at lampposts. Voltpost, co-founded by Luke Mairo, Jeff Prosserman, and Jörn Vicari, is retrofitting existing lamp posts
Laura Wegner: Top Ten Seniors in Innovation
This interview has been transcribed and edited for clarity. It was conducted in December 2024. HTR: Could you tell us about what you have done, yourself and/or your interests? Laura: My name is Laura Wegner, I’m a senior in the Class of
Gabe Wu: Top Ten Seniors in Innovation
This interview has been transcribed and edited for clarity. Gabe Wu is a senior at Harvard College studying Computer Science and Mathematics. He is from Rockville, Maryland. HTR: What does being an innovator mean to you, and how does this manifest itself
The Return of Japan’s Semiconductor Industry: Rapidus and the Pivot Towards an Ecosystem of Innovation
In August 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the US Chips and Science Act, which allocated $53 billion in government funding to revitalize the US semiconductor industry. After decades of industry decline behind the world’s current leading semiconductor manufacturer,
Mani Chadaga: Top Ten Seniors in Innovation
This interview was conducted in December 2024. It has been transcribed and edited for clarity. Mani Chadaga is a senior at Harvard College studying Computer Science and South Asianstudies. Originally from St. Paul, Minnesota, he remains focused on the intersections ofbusiness,
Do I Have Your Attention Now? TikTok, the Attention Economy, and the Real National Security Threat
TikTok has made headlines in recent months for the potential national security threat that it presents to the United States. I contend that there is a more alarming, yet largely unacknowledged, harm posed by TikTok and similar platforms: the large-scale
Naomi Bashkansky: Top Ten Seniors in Innovation
This interview was conducted in December 2024. It has been transcribed and edited for clarity. Naomi Bashkansky is currently a senior pursuing a concurrent master's and bachelor's degree incomputer science. Naomi’s background in software engineering has transformed into crucial work in
Aneesh Muppidi: Top Ten Seniors in Innovation
This interview was conducted in December 2024. It has been transcribed and edited for clarity. HTR: Let's just start off with a Harvard intro, and then tell me a little about yourself. Aneesh: I'm Aneesh, I'm a CS and Neuroscience joint concentrator