Harvard Is Beginning to Reopen Labs and Research Facilities

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by low-income and foreign students during campus closures, including issues with internet access and homelessness. It also covers how faculty members adapted their research activities during remote work, with some able to work from home while others faced difficulties due to the need for access to laboratories, libraries, and archives. The institution is now gradually reopening these facilities.

What measures were taken to support students who could not return home during the transition to remote learning?

• They were offered online counseling services.

• They were given financial aid.

• They were allowed to stay on campus.

• They were provided with free internet access.

Why were some foreign students unable to return to their home countries?

• Their countries were closed.

• They had exams to complete.

• They were waiting for scholarships.

• They had job commitments.

What was a significant challenge for faculty members during remote work?

• Increased workload.

• Difficulty in communicating with students.

• Inability to access laboratories and libraries.

• Lack of internet access.

How did some faculty members manage their research during the remote work period?

• By collaborating with international universities.

• By using online databases and resources.

• By conducting research in their home laboratories.

• By postponing their research projects.

What steps were taken to facilitate research activities as the campus began to reopen?

• Offering virtual research workshops.

• Providing online research tools.

• Reopening laboratories, libraries, and archives.

• Hiring additional staff.