The Harvard Plan And so it begins...
Oct 29, 2025
Ryan Enos, a political scientist at Harvard, shares insights into the aftermath of Trump's inauguration and the initial campus reactions. Kamila Naxerova, a cancer researcher, discusses the halt in federal funding sabotaging her lab's work, while highlighting her immigrant journey. Kit Parker, a colonel and bioengineering professor, dives into the challenges of academic freedom in a conservative environment. Together, they paint a vivid picture of academia's turbulent landscape amid political pressures.
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Election Night Shock And Calm
- Ryan Enos recalled election-night disbelief as models again missed the result in 2024.
- He described calming grad students and insisting the country would survive another Trump term.
Scientific Culture That Won Her Over
- Kamila Naxerova described arriving from Europe and falling in love with American scientific culture.
- She said collaboration and being taken seriously as a young scientist convinced her to stay in the U.S.
A Soldier-Professor's Background
- Kit Parker described his military rhythms and eclectic lab, blending art and engineering.
- He explained voting for Trump in 2016 to end the Afghanistan war and again in 2024.
