About the Loeb and Lee Lectureships

The Morris Loeb Lectureship

The Morris Loeb Lectureship was established in 1953 by the Department of Physics under the terms of the bequest of Morris Loeb, A.B., 1883. Under this appointmen,t the lecturer presents two or more lectures on a research topic of interest to the lecturer. The audience for these lectures is derived from graduate students, research groups, and academic faculties in physics in the Boston area. In addition, the lecturer usually presents a talk at the appropriate weekly Physics Department colloquium for a less pecialized audience. Occasionally, a Loeb Lecturer will present a talk of wider interest beyond physics or even science.
 

The David M. Lee Historical Lectures in Physics

The Marvin and Annette Lee Fund was created in 2000 for the purpose of supporting a series of historical lectures at Harvard by distinguished outside speakers on topics of interest to the physics community, including undergraduates. These annual lectures are known as the David M. Lee Historical Lectures in Physics.

The Harvard community has enjoyed wide benefits from the visits of the Morris Loeb and David M. Lee Lecturers over the years. The lectures are advertised on special announcements distributed widely in the area when the schedules are firmly set. During his or her visit, the Loeb and Lee Lecturer also shares informally in activities of the department. The following are the Lecturers since the founding of the series.