Earlier this month, a group of Harker seniors published a website that tracks the rate of COVID-19 vaccination in the United States and the country’s progress toward herd immunity.
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Senior research on low-cost masks published in peer-reviewed journal
Senior Hari Bhimaraju recently published a paper in the Biometrics & Biostatistics International Journal, a peer-reviewed journal specializing in biological sciences and public health.
Student work published in peer-reviewed health policy journal
Junior Riyaa Randhawa was recently published in the Milbank Quarterly, a peer-reviewed journal that covers health care policy.
Senior’s COVID-19 research published in peer-reviewed journal
Senior Shray Alag had his research published yesterday by PLOS One, an international peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Pandemic: Harker Responds
This story originally appeared in the spring/summer 2020 issue of Harker Magazine. “We need 100% compliance on this one,” Debra Nott wrote to lower…
Student launches website for teens to share experiences during pandemic
Harker rising sophomore Rupert Chen recently created a website, called covid9teen, that lets teenagers from around the world share their stories and perspectives on…
Alumni brothers’ nonprofit develops tool to help refugees during pandemic
Earlier this month, brothers Hassaan and Senan Ebrahim — graduates of the Classes of 2011 and 2008, respectively — were featured in The Harvard Gazette for their work in helping Syrian refugees, in particular the software their organization developed specifically for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Upper school students produce 640 masks for local homeless population
Earlier this week, upper school students dropped off a donation of 640 homemade masks at the Bay Area-based organization LifeMoves, which provides temporary housing and assistance to the local homeless population.
Upper school students raising funds to help hungry families and small businesses
A group of Harker upper school has students launched a GoFundMe campaign last month to assist low-income families who are facing greater difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic due to job loss.
Upper school ASB and Student Council raising funds to help families affected by COVID-19
The upper school ASB and Student Council have launched a donation drive to support Silicon Valley Strong, an initiative started by San Jose Mayor Sam…
