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Dean Barbara J. Grosz

Barbara J. Grosz is dean of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. She is Higgins Professor of Natural Sciences in the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. 

Learn more about Dean Grosz by viewing her biography and the article,
"Rebel, Builder, Boundary Crosser."


Radcliffe Magazine

Check out our newly redesigned and rebranded Radcliffe Magazine (formerly the Radcliffe Quarterly). In this issue, learn about Debra Fischer's search for planets outside our solar system; Russ Rymer’s commitment to publicizing the plight of the pernambuco tree; and a recent digital project involving women’s travel writing, some of it dating back to the 19th century.


Radcliffe Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Ten years ago, Radcliffe became an institute for advanced study with the mission of fostering transformative work in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. It is now one of the world’s premier institutes for advanced study.

During 2009–2010, please join us in celebrating a decade of groundbreaking research, creative thinking, and discoveries—and in exploring topics that will spur future advancements.


Profiles: The Radcliffe Institute at 10

Meet some of the extraordinary women and men who have conducted transformative research and produced pathbreaking creative work at the Radcliffe Institute.


The Evolution of the Radcliffe Institute

1999: Radcliffe College and Harvard University officially merge, and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study is founded as an integral part of the University. Mary Maples Dunn RI '02, director of the Schlesinger Library and former president of Smith College, is named interim leader of the Institute. More