How Harvard innovates – Collège de France Paris
About Xiao-Li Meng and Robert Lue
Xiao-Li Meng is well known for his depth and breadth in research and his passion in pedagogy. Meng received his PhD in statistics from Harvard in 1990. He was appointed GSAS Dean on August 15, 2012.
Robert A. Lue is professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology and responsible for fostering innovative teaching in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). Rob earned his Ph.D. in biology from Harvard.
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Harvard University continues to innovate through scholarship and practice. Harvard Horizons mentors top PhD scholars to present their work in a mere 5 minutes. Harvard EdX is developing new platforms to engage in online large-scale courses, and the Derek Bok Center provides pedagogical training for the next generation of scholars.
Dean Meng and Professor Lue will discuss how these programs, among many others, showcase the innovative teaching and learning happening at Harvard every day that contribute to the creation of new knowledge.