Overview of the Institute

The Rowland Institute at Harvard is dedicated to experimental science over a broad range of disciplines. Current research is carried out in physics, chemistry, and biology, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary work and the development of new experimental tools. The Institute is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts near the Longfellow Bridge over the Charles River, a few miles downstream from the main campus.

• Director's Page - A message from Professor Frans Spaepen, the current director of the Institute.



• Research - A directory of the current research projects at the Institute.



• Rowland Senior Fellows



• Rowland Junior Fellows - This program is a major undertaking at Rowland. It offers young scientists the opportunity to perform independent research for five years with full institutional support. This page contains information about the program and its Fellows.



• Research Infrastructure - A modern laboratory for experimental science is supported by four essential services. A machine shop, and electronics engineering laboratory, a computational service, and a library/information center.



• Employment Opportunities - A listing of current employment opportunities at the institute



• Administration - A listing of the administration structure, the members of the Advisory Committee and of the administration staff.



• Past Research - A wide variety of research has been conducted in the 20 plus years that Rowland has been in existence. This is a collection of the web pages of some of those past research efforts.



• History of the Institute - The Rowland Institute for Science was founded in 1982 by Edwin Land. It merged with Harvard University in July, 2002, becoming the Rowland Institute at Harvard. This page recounts some of the history of the Institute.



• Edwin H. Land - Although not an official biography, this reprint from the Royal Society's Biographical Memoirs contains information about the founder of the Rowland Institute.